Sharjah Publishing City or RAKEZ
Compare a Sharjah free zone built around publishing and print with Ras Al Khaimah's broad multi-sector zone. Both are shortlisted on cost; activity coverage and package scope decide which fits.
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Answer for the default situation: one visa. Change an answer above to update it.
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Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone both show starting figures, but they cover different scopes, so neither is the cheaper route on this evidence. Decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
Read from the same published figures as the table. Activity eligibility, approvals and the full first year still decide the route.
Side by side
Package figures cover their stated inclusions only. Activity eligibility, the full first-year cost and renewal still need confirmation for your case.
| Metric | Sharjah Publishing City Free ZoneFree zone | Ras Al Khaimah Economic ZoneFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone AED 14,345 12 months · calculator output | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone AED 14,000 12 months · promotion |
| Lowest package price | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone AED 5,760 12 months · calculator output | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone AED 6,000 12 months · starting price |
| Licence issued in | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Same day | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone 1–3 business days The current service catalogue gives a 1-3-working-day target for business setup. |
| Residency visa in | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone 5 business days The authority advertises UAE residency in five working days. | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Not published: Not published | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone AED 14,000 The current all-inclusive SME promotion promises the same AED 14,000 annual renewal price. |
| Licence types | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Publishing, Printing, Related media | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Commercial, Professional, Industrial, Freelance |
| Facility options | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Office, Publishing facilities | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Flexi desk, Office, Warehouse, Industrial |
| Visa options | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Not published: Not published | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Not published: Not published |
| Remote paperwork | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Yes | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Yes |
| Activity guides catalogued | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Not published: Not published | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Not published: Not published |
| Next step | Explore Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone | Explore Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone |
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Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
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FAQ
Is Sharjah Publishing City only for publishers?
Its specialism is publishing and print. Check whether your exact activity is in its catalogue before comparing.
How are the prices compared?
Only package prices at the same visa count and term are ranked against each other. A calculator output, a licence-only estimate or a product flagged as not like for like is shown in the table but never used to name a cheaper side.
Which costs less on published figures, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone or Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone?
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone both show starting figures, but they cover different scopes, so neither is the cheaper route on this evidence. Decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
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