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 Japanese nationals
Guide for Japanese founders · around 10 hours from Tokyo
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
On the ground, 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. In short, 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. GoldenKey has Japanese customers from Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Japan and how to attest them for the UAE. Just as important, japanese nationals are a community of several thousand, mainly in trading houses, automotive, energy and engineering, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Japanese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Crucially, popular activities in Meydan Free Zone include consultancy, trading, technology, marketing and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Crucially, 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. In our experience, many Japanese founders run Meydan Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Japan, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any 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 2026-10-29.
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
Here is what you will need for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A bank statement from your Japan bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif 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
To be clear, 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, as a rule within one to two business days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Importantly, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Nothing is submitted for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In practice, 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.
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 practice, once your documents are complete, the authority in most cases issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be released remotely with scanned paperwork and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your UAE residence visa is processed.
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
For most clients, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages normally 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.
Can a Japanese citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Japanese nationals can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Japanese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Japan with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
Just as important, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
From day one, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals and makes international pricing simple. From day one, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals no longer requires a local partner.
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 Japanese nationals. Our quotations for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Meydan Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
