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 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. The most common businesses Serbians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, construction, agriculture exports and hospitality, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity. For Serbian company owners, the UAE is around 5 hours from Belgrade, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Serbia, and English is widely spoken among Serbian professionals.
Why Meydan Free Zone
To be clear, 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. As a rule, 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 Serbian clients in IT and software, construction, agriculture exports and hospitality, which means we know which Serbia documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
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
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, typically within one to two working days. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Document submission and payment
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
Meydan Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. Your portal shows the status of this step for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians in real time.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Serbia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Serbia with at least six months' validity
- Your current residency 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
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
Pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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.
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In short, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians. Put simply, our quotations for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Crucially, every Meydan Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
On the ground, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Serbians in a single conversation.
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 UAE residence visa is processed.
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 customers generally, 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 Serbian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Serbians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Serbians need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Serbia with scanned papers, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.


