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 Chinese nationals
Guide for Chinese founders · around 8 hours from Beijing or Shanghai from Beijing
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 combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Chinese nationals are a community of roughly 200,000 to 300,000 people, with Dragon Mart and International City as its commercial heart, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Chinese applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Chinese nationals open through GoldenKey are in trading, manufacturing, electronics and e-commerce, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Put simply, office options in Meydan Free Zone range from virtual office, flexi-desk or office suite, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. Prestigious Meydan, Dubai business address. For Chinese nationals, the practical advantages of Meydan Free Zone are the ease of travel between China and the UAE, Mandarin-speaking support is available through our partner network, and a banking system that processes renminbi (CNY) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In our experience, the figures below for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
Just as important, the document list for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the China authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from China if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
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
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Meydan Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. Nothing is submitted for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
In our experience, your trade name is reserved with the Meydan Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
As a rule, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals is audit-ready.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
As a rule, your Meydan Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
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 normally issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
From day one, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
In short, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be released 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 residence visa is processed.
Do Chinese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from China with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
How long does the process take for Chinese applicants?
Crucially, processing for Chinese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from China that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
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 Chinese nationals predictable. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals happen the same day they are ready. Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on a Meydan Free Zone file. Just as important, every Meydan Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
