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 Kenyans
Guide for Kenyan founders · around 5 hours from Nairobi
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, 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. If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and simple renewal process. Payments between Kenya and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Kenyan shilling (KES) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Kenyan business profiles. GoldenKey has Kenyan customers from Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Kenya and how to attest them for the UAE.
One of the reasons we recommend Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. To be clear, 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. Many Kenyan founders run Meydan Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Kenya, 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 Kenyans; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Kenyans are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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 Kenyans; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your Kenya bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the Kenya authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Attested parent-company documents 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 police clearance certificate from Kenya if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for Kenyans, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
In our experience, 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.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. If the authority raises a query on Meydan Free Zone company formation for Kenyans at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
As a rule, your Meydan Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, 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 FAQsIs an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
As we tell every client, 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?
From day one, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages as a rule 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 I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued 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.
Can a Kenyan citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Kenyans 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 Kenyan applicants?
Processing for Kenyans follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Kenya 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
From day one, 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 Kenyans predictable. 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 Kenyans no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Meydan Free Zone company formation for Kenyans, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Meydan Free Zone company formation for Kenyans for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. In practice, most of our Meydan Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
