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 Filipinos
Guide for Filipino founders · around 9 hours from Manila
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
As a rule, 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 entrepreneurs who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. For most clients, 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. GoldenKey has Filipino clients from Manila, Cebu and Davao, and our consultants understand the papers released in Philippines and how to attest them for the UAE. As we tell every client, payments between Philippines and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Philippine peso (PHP) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Filipino business profiles.
On the ground, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. One of the reasons we recommend Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. Importantly, for Filipinos, the practical advantages of Meydan Free Zone are the ease of travel between Philippines and the UAE, English is an official language of the Philippines and the working language of the UAE, and a banking system that processes Philippine peso (PHP) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Filipinos are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Filipinos depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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
As a rule, gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Meydan Free Zone company formation for Filipinos.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport issued by Philippines with at least six months' validity
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif 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 practice, 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 Filipinos this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Just as important, 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
In practice, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Meydan Free Zone company formation for Filipinos.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
From day one, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages in most cases 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 granted 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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Put simply, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a Filipino citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Filipinos can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Philippines join me?
On the ground, once your investor visa is released you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
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In practice, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Meydan Free Zone company formation for Filipinos step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
In practice, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Meydan Free Zone company formation for Filipinos no longer requires a local partner. 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 Meydan Free Zone company formation for Filipinos.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, most of our Meydan Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. On the ground, our quotations for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Filipinos list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. 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 Filipinos.
