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 Bulgarians
Guide for Bulgarian founders · around 5 hours from Sofia
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
Just as important, setting up a company in Meydan Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. GoldenKey has Bulgarian clients from Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna, and our consultants understand the documents granted in Bulgaria and how to attest them for the UAE. Importantly, the most common businesses Bulgarians open through GoldenKey are in IT services, hospitality, cosmetics and food exports, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity.
From day one, one of the reasons we suggest Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. As a rule, unlike some zones, Meydan Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. GoldenKey has prepared Meydan Free Zone files for Bulgarian clients in IT services, hospitality, cosmetics and food exports, which means we know which Bulgaria documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In our experience, pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians 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 2026-10-24.
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
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Meydan Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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
We confirm that your activity is available in Meydan Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
To be clear, we submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
- 3
Document submission and payment
In short, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Nothing is submitted for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In our experience, once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers 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 processed.
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 generally the same.
Can a Bulgarian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Bulgarians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Bulgarians need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Bulgaria with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Importantly, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Meydan Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians predictable. Crucially, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled Meydan Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians. Most of our Meydan Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
