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 Ukrainians
Guide for Ukrainian founders · around 7 to 9 hours with one stop from Kyiv
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 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. To be clear, 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. Payments between Ukraine and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Ukrainian business profiles. The most common businesses Ukrainians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, agricultural exports, e-commerce and consulting, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity.
In practice, one of the reasons we suggest Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the licensing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. GoldenKey has prepared Meydan Free Zone files for Ukrainian clients in IT and software, agricultural exports, e-commerce and consulting, which means we know which Ukraine 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 Ukrainians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Ukrainians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
Here is what you will need for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Ukrainians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Educational certificates attested by the Ukraine authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A police clearance certificate from Ukraine if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
From day one, 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 Ukrainians, 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.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Meydan Free Zone company formation for Ukrainians.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
As we tell every client, 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 FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Just as important, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
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.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Meydan Free Zone company?
Yes, Meydan Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Ukraine and the UAE?
Yes, it can. The UAE and Ukraine 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.
Can a Ukrainian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
It can. Ukrainians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Ukrainians.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
In our experience, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Ukrainians a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Day to day, the UAE consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world, with a stable government, strong rule of law and world-class infrastructure.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Ukrainians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. In short, 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 Ukrainians happen the same day they are ready. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Ukrainians.
