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 UAE nationals and residents
Guide for Emirati founders · no flight required from Abu Dhabi
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 short, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and routine renewal process. In short, 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. For Emirati founders, the UAE is no flight required from Abu Dhabi, local time, and Arabic and English are both official business languages. Payments between United Arab Emirates and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, UAE dirham (AED) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Emirati business profiles.
Importantly, one of the reasons we recommend Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Put simply, popular with digital entrepreneurs, coaches and trading companies. GoldenKey has prepared Meydan Free Zone files for Emirati customers in trading, real estate, investment holding and technology, which means we know which United Arab Emirates paperwork need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. From day one, use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents; 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 UAE nationals and residents the issuing 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 United Arab Emirates bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Educational certificates attested by the United Arab Emirates authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport granted by United Arab Emirates with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from United Arab Emirates if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two business days. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 3
Document submission and payment
To be clear, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Your portal shows the status of this step for Meydan Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents in real time.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
Importantly, 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.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your supporting documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do UAE nationals and residents need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from United Arab Emirates with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Emirati citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. UAE nationals and residents can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
For most clients, 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 UAE nationals and residents. In practice, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Meydan Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with Meydan Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 UAE nationals and residents happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Meydan Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
