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 Italians
Guide for Italian founders · around 6 hours from Rome
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
In short, meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. On the ground, meydan Free Zone is Dubai's entrepreneurial free zone at the iconic Meydan racecourse, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. For Italian business owners, the UAE is around 6 hours from Rome, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Italy, and English covers all paperwork, and Italian-speaking support is available. the UAE is Italy's largest export market in the Gulf, especially for food, fashion, machinery and interiors, which gives Italian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Meydan Free Zone licence is issued.
Dedicated banking liaison team for fast account opening. From day one, meydan Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. GoldenKey has prepared Meydan Free Zone files for Italian clients in food and beverage, fashion, furniture and interiors and engineering, which means we know which Italy documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Italians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. For most clients, all prices for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Italians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
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
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Meydan Free Zone company formation for Italians.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- 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
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Italy if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Meydan Free Zone company formation for Italians.
- 3
Document submission and payment
For most clients, you sign the request and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Put simply, once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for Italians 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 FAQsHow long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
In our experience, once your documents are complete, the authority normally issues the licence within 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
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 open a UAE bank account with a Meydan Free Zone company?
Yes, Meydan Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can a Italian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Absolutely. Italians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Italian applicants?
Day to day, processing for Italians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Italy that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Put simply, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Meydan Free Zone company formation for Italians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Meydan Free Zone company formation for Italians predictable.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Italians. 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 Italians happen the same day they are ready. In short, 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 application sit.
