SPC Free Zone cost in 2026: what the packages include

The SPC Free Zone cost starts from AED 5,750 as of September 2026, payable in up to twelve instalments, with government fees itemised separately on top. That is among the lowest UAE licence entry points, which is why cost-led founders choose it. The real figure depends on your activity, visas and workspace, which we confirm as a fixed quote before you commit.

What does the SPC licence price include?

The published package covers the trade licence itself and a registered address in the zone, with more than 2,000 activities to choose from. SPC is a government free zone and a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority, so the licence is a genuine UAE licence with 100% foreign ownership. The headline figure is the licence; the visa costs and any upgraded workspace are added on top, which is why a like-for-like quote matters more than the floor price.

What adds to the cost?

Three things move the total: the number of residence visas, the workspace you take, and any activity that needs a special approval. SPC offers unlimited visa packages, so the quota is not capped, but each visa carries its own government and medical fees. A flexi-desk is cheaper than a private office. We price the exact combination you need rather than quoting the floor and surprising you later with the extras.

How fast and how is it paid?

SPC issues the licence quickly once documents are ready, and the zone allows the package to be paid in up to twelve instalments, which helps cash flow at the start. UAE residency follows in about five working days once the licence is live. We prepare the file so neither the licence nor the visa stalls, and so the instalment plan is set up correctly from the first payment.

How does SPC compare on price?

Against the Dubai free zones, SPC in Sharjah is usually the cheaper licence, while a Dubai zone like IFZA gives a Dubai address at a higher entry point. Our SPC vs IFZA comparison sets the two side by side, and the SPC Free Zone page has the full detail. Prices change, so every figure here is confirmed against the zone before you rely on it.

What is the next step?

Tell us your activity and how many visas you need, and we will quote the current SPC package as a fixed, itemised total, with the government fees shown in full. Use the cost calculator for an indicative range first, then we confirm the exact figure for your case. Every number here is checked against its source, such as the UAE Government free zones overview, before you rely on it, because published fees change.