Meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time entrepreneurs and established groups. Day to day, 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. On the ground, dutch nationals are an active community in logistics, water, agriculture technology and trading, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Dutch applications every day and process them without hesitation. GoldenKey has Dutch clients from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Netherlands and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Meydan Free Zone
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 located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 5 business days. Many Dutch entrepreneurs run Meydan Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Netherlands, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals in real time.
Step 2Name 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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf. Nothing is submitted for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A bank statement from your Netherlands bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by Netherlands with at least six months' validity
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
On the ground, the figures below for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Day to day, use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
In short, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Crucially, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals. 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 Dutch nationals happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay.
On the ground, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Meydan Free Zone company formation for Dutch nationals step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
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 documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residency visa is processed.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your supporting documents are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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.
Do Dutch nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Netherlands with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Dutch citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Dutch nationals can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.


