WhatsApp quoteIn short, 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. Meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. For Greek founders, the UAE is around 4.5 hours from Athens, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Greece, and English is the business language. Greek shipowners and hospitality groups are deeply connected to the UAE market, which gives Greek entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Meydan Free Zone licence is issued.
Why Meydan Free Zone
As a rule, one licence can cover up to 5 business activities. One of the reasons we point clients to Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. As we tell every client, for Greeks, the practical advantages of Meydan Free Zone are the ease of travel between Greece and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. If the authority raises a query on Meydan Free Zone company formation for Greeks at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Meydan Free Zone company formation for Greeks.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company papers are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
For Meydan Free Zone company formation for Greeks the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A passport issued by Greece with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
In our experience, use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Greeks; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Greeks are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Greeks and makes international pricing simple. As a rule, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Greeks a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Most of our Meydan Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Meydan Free Zone company formation for Greeks for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. For most clients, 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 Greeks.
In practice, start your Meydan Free Zone journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
On the ground, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting 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.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
In short, 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.
Can I add more activities to my Meydan Free Zone licence later?
Yes — 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.
Do Greeks need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Greece with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Greece and the UAE?
Absolutely. The UAE and Greece 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.
