WhatsApp quoteThe following example is a composite of real Meydan Free Zone files handled by GoldenKey for Italian clients in restaurant & café; details have been generalised.
The starting point
An Italian entrepreneur from Rome wanted to launch a restaurant or café serving customers in the UAE and Italy. The priorities were a credible licence, a residence visa and a business bank account within a realistic budget.
Why Meydan Free Zone
As we tell every client, after comparing options, Meydan Free Zone was chosen for its Dubai address and because restaurant & café is a well-established activity there. GoldenKey confirmed the activity code and the visa package in the first consultation.
The process
GoldenKey reserved the trade name, obtained initial approval and submitted attested documents from Italy. The licence was granted in line with the usual Meydan Free Zone timeline, followed by the establishment card, investor visa, medical test and Emirates ID.
Banking and tax
With the licence and visa in hand, GoldenKey prepared the bank file and introduced the client to a bank suited to restaurant & café. Corporate tax registration was completed within the FTA deadline and VAT registration was timed to the expected turnover.
The outcome
In short, the business was invoicing clients within weeks of the first call, with a UAE address, a resident founder and a compliance calendar managed by GoldenKey. The same path is available to any Italian founder considering restaurant & café in Meydan Free Zone.
Indicative pricing for Meydan Free Zone
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for restaurant & café in Meydan Free Zone for an Italian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with restaurant & café in Meydan Free Zone for an Italian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Put simply, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for restaurant & café in Meydan Free Zone for an Italian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Italian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Italians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Italians need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Italy with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Italy and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Italy have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
