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 British nationals
Guide for British founders · around 7 hours from London
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
Crucially, meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. A Meydan Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. As we tell every client, the most common businesses British nationals open through GoldenKey are in consulting, financial services, real estate and education, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity. In practice, for British founders, the UAE is around 7 hours from London, the UAE is 3 to 4 hours ahead of the UK depending on daylight saving, and English is the working language of UAE business, so there is no language barrier.
Importantly, meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 business days. In short, popular activities in Meydan Free Zone include consultancy, trading, technology, marketing and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Many British founders run Meydan Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in United Kingdom, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for British nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for Meydan Free Zone company formation for British 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.
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 British nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport granted by United Kingdom with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your United Kingdom bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the United Kingdom authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from United Kingdom if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
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 British nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 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.
- 3
Document submission and payment
In practice, you sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority. For Meydan Free Zone company formation for British nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
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?
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 residence visa is processed.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can 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 nine times out of ten, 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.
Can a British citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. British nationals can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do British nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from United Kingdom with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Meydan Free Zone?
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and an adviser will walk you through Meydan Free Zone company formation for British nationals step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
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 British nationals. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Meydan Free Zone company formation for British nationals predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled Meydan Free Zone company formation for British nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. Just as important, 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 British nationals happen the same day they are ready. Most of our Meydan Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
