Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | RAKMC | SAIF |
|---|
| Full Name | RAK Maritime City | Sharjah Airport International Free Zone |
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Maritime, shipping | Aviation, logistics, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 20,000 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | RAKMC Trading License | SAIF Zone 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 | Adjacent to Sharjah Airport |
All Packages Compared
RAKMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| RAKMC Trading License | AED 20,000 | 2 |
| RAKMC Industrial | AED 50,000 | 5 |
SAIF Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| SAIF Zone Trading | AED 17,500 | 2 |
| SAIF Zone Office | AED 30,000 | 6 |
| SAIF Zone Industrial | AED 52,000 | 10 |
Verdict
SAIF 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.