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 Americans
Guide for American founders · around 12 to 16 hours from Washington, D.C.
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 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. 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 uncomplicated renewal process. To be clear, for American company owners, the UAE is around 12 to 16 hours from Washington, D.C., the UAE is 8 to 12 hours ahead of the US, and English is the working language of UAE business. GoldenKey has American clients from New York, Los Angeles and Houston, and our consultants understand the paperwork issued in United States and how to attest them for the UAE.
Crucially, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo entrepreneurs, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. In short, 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 issued. Crucially, many American founders run Meydan Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in United States, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Americans; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Americans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing 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 Americans; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your United States bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- 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
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Americans is audit-ready.
- 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 issuing authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Day to day, meydan Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. Your portal shows the status of this step for Meydan Free Zone company formation for Americans 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 FAQsIs an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
Just as important, 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 documents are complete, the authority 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 customers generally, 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 American citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Americans can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from United States join me?
Just as important, once your investor visa is granted you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Meydan Free Zone company formation for Americans a route to relocation as well as a business decision. For most clients, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Meydan Free Zone company formation for Americans for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, 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. 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 submission sit. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Meydan Free Zone company formation for Americans for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
