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 Spanish nationals
Guide for Spanish founders · around 7.5 hours from Madrid
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
In practice, 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. As a rule, setting up a company in Meydan Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Spanish engineering and construction firms have delivered major UAE infrastructure, and food exports continue to grow, which gives Spanish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Meydan Free Zone licence is released. In practice, the most common businesses Spanish nationals open through GoldenKey are in construction, renewable energy, hospitality and food exports, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity.
As we tell every client, dedicated banking liaison team for fast account opening. Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days (Monday to Friday). GoldenKey has prepared Meydan Free Zone files for Spanish clients in construction, renewable energy, hospitality and food exports, which means we know which Spain documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Spanish nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Spanish nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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.
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Required documents
Documents required
From day one, gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Meydan Free Zone company formation for Spanish nationals.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport granted by Spain with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Spain bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A police clearance certificate from Spain if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- Attested parent-company paperwork 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
In our experience, 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 Spanish nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
To be clear, 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
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for Spanish nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In practice, meydan Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan 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 clients for most applicants, 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
On the ground, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers 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 handled.
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
In practice, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Can my family from Spain join me?
To be clear, once your investor visa is granted you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
Do Spanish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Spain with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
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Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss Meydan Free Zone company formation for Spanish nationals.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
On the ground, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Meydan Free Zone company formation for Spanish nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. 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 Spanish nationals.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, after your Meydan Free Zone licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. As we tell every client, 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. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Meydan Free Zone company formation for Spanish nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
