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 Russians
Guide for Russian founders · around 5 to 6 hours from Moscow from Moscow
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
Put simply, meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. To be clear, founders choose Meydan Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. For most clients, payments between Russia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Russian rouble (RUB) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Russian business profiles. GoldenKey has Russian customers from Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Kazan, and our consultants understand the paperwork issued in Russia and how to attest them for the UAE.
For most clients, one licence can cover up to 5 business activities. As we tell every client, 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. GoldenKey has prepared Meydan Free Zone files for Russian clients in IT and software, trading, real estate and e-commerce, which means we know which Russia documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
From day one, use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Russians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. To be clear, the figures below for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Russians 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 2026-10-29.
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 Russians 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 passport-size photograph on a white background
- Educational certificates attested by the Russia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport issued by Russia with at least six months' validity
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- Attested parent-company papers 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 we tell every client, 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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. Your portal shows the status of this step for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Russians in real time.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
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. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for Russians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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?
Crucially, 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Put simply, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued 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 UAE residence visa is completed.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Just as important, once your documents are complete, the registrar as a rule issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do Russians need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Russia with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is completed afterwards.
How long does the process take for Russian applicants?
Processing for Russians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Russia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
Crucially, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Russians in a single conversation.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Day to day, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Meydan Free Zone company formation for Russians no longer requires a local partner. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Russians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
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. You deal with one named case manager from the first call until your Meydan Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Meydan Free Zone application, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone.
