# Cheapest free zones in Sharjah for a founder with one residence visa (October 2026)

> SRTIP publishes the lowest package for a founder with one residence visa in Sharjah: AED 10,990 for year 1 (SPARK Starter – 1 visa (limited-time pricing)), followed by SPC Free Zone (AED 13,175). 2 of 6 zones publish a package that fits.

Ranked by the year-1 price of each zone's closest published package for this set-up: one founder with one residence visa, flexi-desk or virtual office. Packages with stated conditions, ended offers, freelance permits and financial centres (DIFC, ADGM) are left out. The order reflects published figures only; it is not a recommendation to choose any zone.

| # | Zone | Emirate | Package | Year 1 | Renews at | Visa quota | Checked | Source |
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| 1 | [SRTIP](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/sharjah/srtip) | Sharjah | SPARK Starter – 1 visa (limited-time pricing) | AED 10,990 | Not published | 1 | 2026-10-24 | https://lp.srtip.ae/start-your-business/ |
| 2 | [SPC Free Zone](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/sharjah/spc) | Sharjah | License with 1 investor visa (selected activities) | AED 13,175 | Not published | 1 | 2026-10-24 | https://www.spcfz.ae/business-activities/general-trading/ |

No fitting package published: [Hamriyah Free Zone](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/sharjah/hfz), [SAIF Zone](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/sharjah/saif-zone), [SHCC](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/sharjah/shcc), [SHAMS](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/sharjah/shams).

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Source: FreezoneGuide (https://freezoneguide.com/). AED, as published by each zone on its official channels. Information collected from free-zone authorities and UAE government sources on the dates shown. Fees and rules change; the zone's current schedule prevails. Not legal, tax or financial advice.