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
Textile & Garments Trading in Meydan Free Zone
Importing and wholesaling fabrics, garments, uniforms and home textiles
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
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 simple renewal process. In short, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. Importantly, textile & Garments Trading in Meydan Free Zone means importing and wholesaling fabrics, garments, uniforms and home textiles, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. GoldenKey has licensed textile trading company businesses for clients in Meydan Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
As we tell every client, 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. 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. On the ground, for textile & garments trading, Meydan Free Zone offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for textile & garments trading in Meydan Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for textile & garments trading in Meydan Free Zone 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 2026-10-28.
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
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of textile & garments trading in Meydan Free Zone.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Customs code
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Meydan Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. Your portal shows the status of this step for textile & garments trading in Meydan Free Zone in real time.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Importantly, we submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the registrar on your behalf. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to textile & garments trading in Meydan Free Zone.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
On the ground, 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 FAQsHow long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
Day to day, 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 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 residence visa is processed.
What approvals does textile & garments trading need?
Customs; ESMA conformity for some textile categories. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Can I combine textile & garments trading with other activities?
To be clear, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from textile & garments trading in Meydan Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. 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 textile & garments trading in Meydan Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for textile & garments trading in Meydan Free Zone. Day to day, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Meydan Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. In short, 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.
