Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTEC | HFZ |
|---|
| Full Name | DTEC | Hamriyah Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Tech startups | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 21,670 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DTEC Flexi Desk | Hamriyah Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Innovation and incubation at DSO | Deep-water port access |
| Website | www.dtec.ae | www.hfza.ae |
All Packages Compared
DTEC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTEC Flexi Desk | AED 21,670 | 2 |
| DTEC Fixed Desk | AED 27,975 | 3 |
| DTEC Private Office | AED 49,870 | 5 |
HFZ Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| Hamriyah Trading | AED 17,500 | 2 |
| Hamriyah Industrial | AED 57,000 | 10 |
Verdict
HFZ is the more affordable option, starting from AED 17,500 compared to AED 21,670 for DTEC. However, DTEC may offer advantages in terms of tech startups.