Day to day, meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. A 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 granted. To be clear, romanians are a large community working in hospitality, aviation, construction and IT, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Romanian applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Romanians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, hospitality, construction and aviation, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Why Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the licensing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. In our experience, 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. For Romanians, the practical advantages of Meydan Free Zone are the ease of travel between Romania and the UAE, English is widely spoken by Romanian professionals, and a banking system that processes Romanian leu (RON) transfers daily.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
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
Put simply, we submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Crucially, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
To be clear, 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A police clearance certificate from Romania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A bank statement from your Romania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Educational certificates attested by the Romania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
The figures below for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. For most clients, pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians for international founders. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, our quotations for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Day to day, we will tell you plainly if Meydan Free Zone is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Meydan Free Zone company formation for Romanians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be released 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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
In short, once your papers are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
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.
Can a Romanian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Romanians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Romanians need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Romania with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.


