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
Retail Shop in Meydan Free Zone
Selling goods to consumers from a physical shop, kiosk or showroom
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
On the ground, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Meydan Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Retail Shop in Meydan Free Zone means selling goods to consumers from a physical shop, kiosk or showroom, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. GoldenKey has licensed retail business businesses for clients in Meydan Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Crucially, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo company owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. One of the reasons our advice is to choose Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running. In our experience, meydan Free Zone is a sensible home for retail shop because selling goods to consumers from a physical shop, kiosk or showroom is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for retail shop in Meydan Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. As we tell every client, the figures below for retail shop in Meydan Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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 2026-10-28.
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.
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Required documents
Documents required
The document list for retail shop in Meydan Free Zone 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
- Tenancy contract (Ejari or equivalent)
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
As a rule, 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 retail shop in Meydan Free Zone, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Day to day, your trade name is reserved with the Meydan Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two business days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to retail shop in Meydan Free Zone.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Just as important, 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 long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
In short, once your supporting documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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.
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 supporting 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.
Which licence type covers retail shop?
In our experience, retail Shop is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does retail shop need?
On the ground, municipality signage and fit-out, mall management for mall units. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
In our experience, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of retail shop in Meydan Free Zone predictable. 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 retail shop in Meydan Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for retail shop in Meydan Free Zone. Our quotations for retail shop in Meydan Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. To be clear, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Meydan Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
