SPC Free Zone vs RAKEZ
Head-to-head comparison of Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (Sharjah) and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Ras Al Khaimah). Costs, visa caps, banking, and who each zone is built for.
💰 Cheaper Option
SPC Free Zone
AED 5,750 starting
👥 More Visas
RAKEZ
Up to 30 visas
| Feature | SPC Free Zone | RAKEZ |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone |
| Emirate | Sharjah | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Established | 2017 | 2017 |
| Starting Cost | AED 5,750 | AED 6,500 |
| Flexi-Desk Cost | AED 2,500 | AED 3,500 |
| Max Visas | 7+ | 30+ |
| Banking Support | Moderate | Good - supported by most UAE banks |
| License Types | Publishing, Media, Commercial, Service | Commercial, Service, Industrial, Educational |
SPC Free Zone is built for
- ▸Publishing
- ▸Media
- ▸Freelancers
- ▸General business
RAKEZ is built for
- ▸Manufacturing
- ▸E-commerce
- ▸SMEs
- ▸Industrial
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