As we tell every client, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and uncomplicated renewal process. Meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. In practice, medicines and medical devices are controlled by MOHAP and the local health authority. Importers need a licensed pharmacist in charge and a registered warehouse. Jebel Ali offers approved pharma warehousing for regional distribution. Typical examples of this activity include medical device distribution, pharmacy supply, consumables trading and medical equipment, which can generally sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence.
Why Meydan Free Zone
As we tell every client, 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. Popular with digital entrepreneurs, coaches and trading companies. For pharmaceutical & medical supplies, Meydan Free Zone offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In short, 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.
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. Nothing is submitted for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Meydan Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested papers and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Just as important, meydan Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Meydan Free Zone.
Documents required
The document list for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Meydan Free Zone is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
Put simply, pricing for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Meydan Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Meydan Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
Day to day, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Meydan Free Zone predictable. Put simply, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Meydan Free Zone for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on a Meydan Free Zone file. Importantly, after your Meydan Free Zone licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Meydan Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Meydan Free Zone.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
In our experience, 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.
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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
For most clients, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Which licence type covers pharmaceutical & medical supplies?
Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does pharmaceutical & medical supplies need?
From day one, mOHAP and DHA or DOH. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.


