Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIFC | RAKMC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Financial Centre | RAK Maritime City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Specialty | Financial services, fintech | Maritime, shipping |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 23,000 | AED 20,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DIFC Innovation License | RAKMC Trading License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 6,000-AED 8,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Independent legal system (common law) | Port and maritime services |
| Website | www.difc.ae | |
All Packages Compared
DIFC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DIFC Innovation License | AED 23,000 | 1 |
| DIFC Commercial License | AED 77,000 | 3 |
| DIFC Financial License | AED 127,000 | 5 |
RAKMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| RAKMC Trading License | AED 20,000 | 2 |
| RAKMC Industrial | AED 50,000 | 5 |
Verdict
RAKMC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 20,000 compared to AED 23,000 for DIFC. However, DIFC may offer advantages in terms of financial services, fintech.