Holding Company Licence Checklist for Meydan Free Zone

Key takeaways

• Confirm the exact activity code so the licence matches what you actually do.
• Gather passports, photographs and any sector approvals before applying.
• Decide the visa package now; upgrading later is possible but costs more than choosing correctly.
• Book the bank meeting as soon as the licence is issued.

Background

Holding Company Licence Checklist for Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. Day to day, dedicated banking liaison team for fast account opening. As a rule, holding Company Licence Checklist for Meydan Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date.

What to do, in order

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   From day one, in the first call we check that Holding Company Licence Checklist for Meydan Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   From day one, we submit your preferred trade names to Holding Company Licence Checklist for Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the checklist for a holding company licence in Meydan Free Zone.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   Importantly, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the licensing authority on your behalf.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Once the Holding Company Licence Checklist for Meydan Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. For the checklist for a holding company licence in Meydan Free Zone this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

Documents you will need

Keep these ready before you start:

• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months

Costs

Prices for the checklist for a holding company licence in Meydan Free Zone are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.

Why the UAE

As a rule, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the checklist for a holding company licence in Meydan Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. On the ground, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for the checklist for a holding company licence in Meydan Free Zone.

How GoldenKey helps

Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for the checklist for a holding company licence in Meydan Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. Put simply, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Holding Company Licence Checklist for Meydan Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.

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