IFZA, Meydan, and Shams are popular for consultancy with flexi-desk packages.
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Free Zone Comparison Matrix
Compare IFZA, Meydan, DMCC, JAFZA, RAKEZ, Shams and more by cost, visas, and prestige — ranked to your priorities.
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IFZA and Meydan offer the best cost-to-visa ratio for SMEs (from ~AED 12k). DMCC and JAFZA suit trading and logistics at higher price points. Shams is lean for holding and media; RAKEZ for industrial Ras Al Khaimah setups.
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