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 Croatians
Guide for Croatian founders · around 5.5 hours from Zagreb
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 combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and that is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. In our experience, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. For Croatian founders, the UAE is around 5.5 hours from Zagreb, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Croatia, and English is the business language. Croatian hospitality and nautical expertise is increasingly present in the UAE, which gives Croatian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Meydan Free Zone licence is released.
Put simply, one licence can cover up to 5 business activities. In practice, 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 working days. For Croatians, the practical advantages of Meydan Free Zone are the ease of travel between Croatia and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Croatians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As a rule, the figures below for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Croatians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar 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
The document list for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Croatians is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your Croatia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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
Importantly, 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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. If the authority raises a query on Meydan Free Zone company formation for Croatians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested papers and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
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. If the authority raises a query on Meydan Free Zone company formation for Croatians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
To be clear, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages as a rule 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.
Can I add more activities to my Meydan Free Zone licence later?
It can. Meydan Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Croatia and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Croatia 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.
Can a Croatian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Croatians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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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 Croatians no longer requires a local partner. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Croatians.
Why GoldenKey
If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Meydan Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit. 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 Croatians happen the same day they are ready. Most of our Meydan Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
