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
Gold & Jewellery Trading in Meydan Free Zone
Wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery
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
From day one, 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. If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and routine renewal process. Day to day, gold & Jewellery Trading in Meydan Free Zone means wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. GoldenKey has licensed gold and jewellery trading 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.
One of the reasons we recommend Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. Crucially, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo entrepreneurs, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. For gold & jewellery trading, Meydan Free Zone offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. From day one, pricing for gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone 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 2026-10-28.
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.
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
For most clients, for gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- AML compliance program
- 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
- 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
- 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
Crucially, 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
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, in most cases within one to two working days. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone.
- 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 practice, meydan Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. For gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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 released 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 residence visa is processed.
How 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 in most cases 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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
What approvals does gold & jewellery trading need?
In our experience, ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Which licence type covers gold & jewellery trading?
Gold & Jewellery Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
In short, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone predictable. In practice, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In practice, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for gold & jewellery trading in Meydan Free Zone.
