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 Qataris
Guide for Qatari founders · around 1 hour from Doha
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
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 routine renewal process. Importantly, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. As a rule, the most common businesses Qataris open through GoldenKey are in investment holding, real estate, trading and hospitality, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity. Qatar-UAE commercial ties have strengthened again since 2021, and Dubai is a convenient second base for Qatari groups, which gives Qatari entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Meydan Free Zone licence is issued.
Put simply, 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. For most clients, meydan Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. In practice, qatari applicants benefit from the fact that Meydan Free Zone already has many Qatari shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Qatar documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Qataris are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In practice, pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Qataris 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
The document list for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Qataris 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 bank statement from your Qatar bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Educational certificates attested by the Qatar authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif 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
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
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 Qataris, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Importantly, we submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Just as important, you sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the registrar's licence fee is paid. Nothing is submitted for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Qataris until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 4
Licence 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.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsIs an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
Importantly, 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.
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.
Can a Meydan Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A Meydan Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients in most cases, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Can a Qatari citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Qataris can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Qataris need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Qatar with scanned paperwork, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Qataris.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
In short, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Qataris a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Importantly, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Meydan Free Zone company formation for Qataris can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
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 Qataris happen the same day they are ready. Crucially, most of our Meydan Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. To be clear, after your Meydan Free Zone licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
