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 Finns
Guide for Finnish founders · around 6 hours from Helsinki
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
Importantly, founders choose Meydan Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Day to day, 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. To be clear, finnish education and technology exports have found a strong market in the UAE, which gives Finnish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Meydan Free Zone licence is released. To be clear, payments between Finland and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Finnish business profiles.
Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Just as important, one of the reasons we recommend Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. For Finns, the practical advantages of Meydan Free Zone are the ease of travel between Finland and the UAE, English is used in all business settings, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Importantly, all prices for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Finns are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Finns 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
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Meydan Free Zone company formation for Finns.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Finland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif 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
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
In short, 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. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for Finns, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In short, meydan Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Meydan Free Zone company formation for Finns.
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?
As we tell every client, once your supporting documents are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
In our experience, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Meydan Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
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 Finns need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Finland with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Finnish citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes — Finns 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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Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Meydan Free Zone company formation for Finns step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
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 Finns. For most clients, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Finns a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Finns list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Crucially, most of our Meydan Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. 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 Finns.
