WhatsApp quoteA Meydan Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. In short, 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. As a rule, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time entrepreneurs and established groups.
Why Meydan Free Zone
On the ground, 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. Put simply, prestigious Meydan, Dubai business address. Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 business days.
Documents required
The document list for renewing a licence in Meydan Free Zone is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- 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
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
Pricing for renewing a licence in Meydan Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Crucially, all prices for renewing a licence 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.
Renewal deadline and penalties
Your Meydan Free Zone licence expires on the anniversary of issue. Renewing late attracts monthly penalties and, after a grace period, suspension of the licence and the visas attached to it. GoldenKey reminds you 60 and 30 days before expiry and completes the renewal in advance.
Changing your package at renewal
Just as important, renewal is the natural moment to move to a larger or smaller Meydan Free Zone package, add activities or change the office option. We review your plans before each renewal so the package still fits.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes renewing a licence in Meydan Free Zone a route to relocation as well as a business decision. For most clients, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for renewing a licence in Meydan Free Zone and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for renewing a licence in Meydan Free Zone. 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. As a rule, most of our Meydan Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
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 renewing a licence in Meydan Free Zone.
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 papers 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.
Can I add more activities to my Meydan Free Zone licence later?
It can. Meydan Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
On the ground, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages typically 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.
