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
Logistics & Freight Forwarding in Meydan Free Zone
Freight forwarding, cargo handling, courier services and supply-chain management
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, 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. 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. Crucially, typical examples of this activity include freight forwarder, courier company, 3PL warehouse and customs broker, which can usually sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence. Logistics & Freight Forwarding in Meydan Free Zone means freight forwarding, cargo handling, courier services and supply-chain management, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Importantly, dedicated banking liaison team for fast account opening. From day one, unlike some zones, Meydan Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Meydan Free Zone is a sensible home for logistics & freight forwarding because freight forwarding, cargo handling, courier services and supply-chain management is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
As a rule, pricing for logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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
From day one, the document list for logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
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
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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
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
We submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. We keep a written record of this step so your file for logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone is audit-ready.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the request and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsWhat is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Meydan Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Meydan Free Zone are usually the same.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
Crucially, 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be granted remotely with scanned 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 handled.
Can I combine logistics & freight forwarding with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
Which licence type covers logistics & freight forwarding?
Logistics & Freight Forwarding 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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Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
To be clear, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Just as important, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for logistics & freight forwarding in Meydan Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
