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
Crypto & Blockchain in Meydan Free Zone
Blockchain development, Web3 consultancy and, with VARA or ADGM licensing, virtual asset services
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
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. As we tell every client, 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. To be clear, technology development and consultancy can run on a standard free zone licence. Any custody, exchange, broker or advisory service involving virtual assets requires a VARA licence in Dubai or FSRA licence in ADGM, with substantial capital requirements. GoldenKey has licensed crypto or blockchain company businesses for clients in Meydan Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Day to day, 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 granted. Put simply, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo company owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Meydan Free Zone is a sensible home for crypto & blockchain because blockchain development, Web3 consultancy and, with VARA or ADGM licensing, virtual asset services is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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 2026-10-28.
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.
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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 crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Business plan
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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
From day one, 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
As a rule, we submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
- 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone 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 residence visa is completed.
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 working days (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Crucially, once your documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
What approvals does crypto & blockchain need?
VARA (Dubai), FSRA (ADGM) or SCA for regulated virtual-asset activity. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Can I combine crypto & blockchain with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
As we tell every client, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for crypto & blockchain in Meydan Free Zone.
