Entry
10% offE-Publishing
AED 4,4994,999
The lowest-cost licence — for digital publishing and content businesses that don't need residency yet.
- Up to 5 e-publishing activities
- Up to 7 shareholders, 100% owned
- Instant licence issuance
Pricing tiers
SPC Free Zone license packages
SPC Free Zone has three licence tiers — E-Publishing at AED 4,499, Publishing at AED 5,175, and Standard at AED 6,188 — each already showing our 10% discount off the SPC 2026 list. Licences are issued instantly. Add residence visas and a workspace as you need them; a zero-visa start keeps costs lowest.
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Licence options compared
Real SPC 2026 licence prices with our 10% discount applied. Each licence is valid 1 year and covers up to 5 activities and up to 7 shareholders.
Publishing & e-commerce
10% offPublishing
AED 5,1754,499
Covers publishing and e-commerce activities — the popular choice for online sellers and content businesses.
- Up to 5 publishing / e-commerce activities
- Up to 7 shareholders, 100% owned
- Instant licence issuance
Widest activities
10% offStandard
AED 6,1886,875
The broadest licence — for trading, consultancy, and general business activities.
- Up to 5 activities of any type
- Up to 7 shareholders, 100% owned
- Instant licence issuance
Licence prices show our 10% discount against the SPC 2026 list. Rates include VAT; government fees are not included. Add a further 1% discount for each additional year prepaid (up to 10 years). Additional activity AED 2,200/yr; additional shareholder AED 1,000/yr. Add visas & workspace →
Common add-ons (real SPC 2026 fees)
Your licence is the base. Add residence visas and a workspace as you need them. These add-ons are charged at SPC's list price (the 10% discount applies to the licence).
| Add-on | Fee |
|---|---|
| Establishment card (2 yr) + E-Channel (1 yr) — once, for visas | 2,920 |
| Investor / partner visa (2 yr, incl. Emirates ID) | 2,530 |
| Medical + change of status (per visa) | 1,065 |
| Visa allocation (per visa, per year) | 1,600 |
| Co-working — Standard / Silver / Gold / Platinum (per year) | 375–3,000 |
| Dual-licence NOC (office) | 3,000 |
Which licence fits you?
- Digital publishing or content, lowest cost: E-Publishing (AED 4,499).
- E-commerce or publishing: Publishing (AED 5,175).
- Trading, consultancy, general business: Standard (AED 6,188).
- Serving UAE mainland clients: add the dual licence.
Not sure? A free consultation settles it in one call, or see the full cost breakdown.
FAQ
Package questions
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You can add visas or move to a dual licence at renewal, or sometimes mid-term. Start lean and scale as the business grows.
Do packages include a bank account?
Bank accounts are approved by the bank, not the free zone, so they aren't bundled. We prepare your file and shortlist suitable banks to improve your odds — see bank account opening.
What's the cheapest way to start?
The E-Publishing licence at AED 4,499 (10% off AED 4,999) with no visa is the lowest-cost legal entry.