Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | JAFZA | RAKMC |
|---|
| Full Name | Jebel Ali Free Zone | RAK Maritime City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Specialty | Logistics, manufacturing, trading | Maritime, shipping |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 18,500 | AED 20,000 |
| Cheapest Package | JAFZA FZE - Trading | RAKMC Trading License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 5,500 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | 57 sq km, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port | Port and maritime services |
| Website | www.jafza.ae | |
All Packages Compared
JAFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| JAFZA FZE - Trading | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZE - Service | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZCO | AED 31,000 | 6 |
| JAFZA Warehouse | AED 76,500 | 15 |
RAKMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| RAKMC Trading License | AED 20,000 | 2 |
| RAKMC Industrial | AED 50,000 | 5 |
Verdict
JAFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 18,500 compared to AED 20,000 for RAKMC. However, RAKMC may offer advantages in terms of maritime, shipping.