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
Manufacturing & Industrial in Meydan Free Zone
Producing, assembling, processing or packaging goods in a factory or industrial unit
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
Put simply, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Day to day, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. Put simply, industrial licences require a physical unit, an environmental review and sometimes a Ministry of Industry registration. RAKEZ, SAIF Zone and Ajman offer the most affordable industrial land and warehouses. Typical examples of this activity include food processing, packaging, furniture production and plastics, which can usually sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence.
In our experience, meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. Office options in Meydan Free Zone range from virtual office, flexi-desk or office suite, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. Meydan Free Zone is a sensible home for manufacturing & industrial because producing, assembling, processing or packaging goods in a factory or industrial unit is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for manufacturing & industrial in Meydan Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Day to day, the figures below for manufacturing & industrial in Meydan Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
Crucially, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of manufacturing & industrial in Meydan Free Zone.
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 no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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
In short, 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
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. For manufacturing & industrial in Meydan Free Zone, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Day to day, 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. For manufacturing & industrial in Meydan Free Zone 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 FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued 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 processed.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
What 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.
Which licence type covers manufacturing & industrial?
In short, manufacturing & Industrial is classified as a industrial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is manufacturing & industrial allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Manufacturing & Industrial is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Civil defence, environment department, Ministry of Industry (for certain products).
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Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
In our experience, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for manufacturing & industrial in Meydan Free Zone in a single conversation.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Crucially, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so manufacturing & industrial in Meydan Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes manufacturing & industrial in Meydan Free Zone a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Meydan Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. On the ground, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a Meydan Free Zone file. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for manufacturing & industrial in Meydan Free Zone happen the same day they are ready.
