License With – 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 12,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · DUBAI
Meydan Free Zone Company Formation for Australians
Guide for Australian founders · around 14 hours from Sydney from Canberra
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 6 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 6 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 12,500Renewal cost
About Meydan Free Zone
Why Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Meydan Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. GoldenKey has Australian clients from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Australia and how to attest them for the UAE. Australians are a community of more than 15,000 residents in education, construction, hospitality and sports, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Australian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 business days. The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. GoldenKey has prepared Meydan Free Zone files for Australian clients in education, construction, hospitality and sports, which means we know which Australia paperwork need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Australians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Australians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
License – 1 Visa Quota
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 14,350
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 2 Visa Quota
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 16,200
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 3 Visa Quota
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,050
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 4 Visa Quota
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 19,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 5 Visa Quota
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 21,750
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 5 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 6 Visa Quota
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 23,600
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 6 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-29.
Business activities
Explore 2,189 business activities in Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
Trading657Professional316Administrative249ICT164HealthCare134Transportation128Art124Services110Education105Financial94Manufacturing47F&B,Rentals46Realestate6Waste collection3Maintenance3Agriculture2Sewerage1
GK-MFZ-001Animal productionAgricultureGK-MFZ-002Raising of horses and other equinesAgricultureGK-MFZ-003Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparelManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-004Arabic Men Wears TailoringManufacturingGK-MFZ-005Men TailoringManufacturingGK-MFZ-006Arabic Gowns TailoringManufacturingPopular choices · 2,189 activities availableAll 2,189 Meydan Free Zone activities
Required documents
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Australians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Australia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
In practice, in the first call we check that Meydan Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two business days. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for Australians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Importantly, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Importantly, meydan Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Australians is audit-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your UAE residence visa is completed.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
As we tell every client, once your documents are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Meydan Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Meydan Free Zone are usually the same.
Can a Australian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Absolutely. Australians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Australians need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Australia with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
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Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Australians, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Meydan Free Zone company formation for Australians no longer requires a local partner. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Australians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, most of our Meydan Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Meydan Free Zone application, download your supporting documents and pay invoices from your phone. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Meydan Free Zone company formation for Australians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
