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 South Koreans
Guide for South Korean founders · around 9.5 hours from Seoul
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
Meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time business owners and established groups. Just as important, 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 company owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Importantly, for South Korean entrepreneurs, the UAE is around 9.5 hours from Seoul, 5 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language. GoldenKey has South Korean customers from Seoul, Busan and Incheon, and our consultants understand the paperwork released in South Korea and how to attest them for the UAE.
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 working days. 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. In practice, south Korean applicants benefit from the fact that Meydan Free Zone already has many South Korean shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise South Korea documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for South Koreans depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for South Koreans; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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
Day to day, the document list for Meydan Free Zone company formation for South Koreans is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the South Korea authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by South Korea with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your South Korea bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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
Importantly, 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 Meydan Free Zone company formation for South Koreans, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the Meydan Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days (Monday to Friday).
- 3
Document submission and payment
In short, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for South Koreans this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 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.
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?
Once your documents are complete, the authority as a rule 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 generally the same.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be granted remotely with scanned paperwork 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.
Do South Koreans need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from South Korea with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between South Korea and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and South Korea have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Just as important, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Meydan Free Zone company formation for South Koreans and makes international pricing simple. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Meydan Free Zone company formation for South Koreans no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Most of our Meydan Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Meydan Free Zone company formation for South Koreans happen the same day they are ready. Day to day, our quotations for Meydan Free Zone company formation for South Koreans list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
