Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | RAKMC | HFZ |
|---|
| Full Name | RAK Maritime City | Hamriyah Free Zone |
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Maritime, shipping | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 20,000 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | RAKMC Trading License | Hamriyah Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 8,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Port and maritime services | Deep-water port access |
All Packages Compared
RAKMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| RAKMC Trading License | AED 20,000 | 2 |
| RAKMC Industrial | AED 50,000 | 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 20,000 for RAKMC. However, RAKMC may offer advantages in terms of maritime, shipping.