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 Swedes
Guide for Swedish founders · around 6.5 hours from Stockholm
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
To be clear, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time founders and established groups. In practice, 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 founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. The most common businesses Swedes open through GoldenKey are in technology, telecom, design and sustainability, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity. For Swedish founders, the UAE is around 6.5 hours from Stockholm, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Sweden, and English proficiency is near-universal among Swedish professionals.
Just as important, 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. 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 released. For Swedes, the practical advantages of Meydan Free Zone are the ease of travel between Sweden and the UAE, English proficiency is near-universal among Swedish professionals, and a banking system that processes Swedish krona (SEK) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Swedes are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Swedes; 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
For Meydan Free Zone company formation for Swedes the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your Sweden bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Sweden if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
To be clear, we submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Meydan Free Zone company formation for Swedes.
- 3
Document submission and payment
As a rule, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Day to day, 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Meydan Free Zone company formation for Swedes.
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 papers are complete, the issuing authority normally issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
To be clear, 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?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting 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 process take for Swedish applicants?
As a rule, processing for Swedes follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Sweden that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Do Swedes need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Sweden with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
Importantly, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Swedes, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Meydan Free Zone company formation for Swedes no longer requires a local partner. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Swedes.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Meydan Free Zone company formation for Swedes, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In our experience, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Meydan Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. For most clients, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Meydan Free Zone file.
