WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time founders and established groups. 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 granted. From day one, the most common businesses Canadians open through GoldenKey are in education, engineering, healthcare and technology, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity. Canadian universities, engineering firms and agri-food exporters are well established in the UAE, which gives Canadian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Meydan Free Zone licence is issued.
Why Meydan Free Zone
In practice, 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. 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 released.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Day to day, your trade name is reserved with the Meydan Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two business days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. For opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence 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.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A bank statement from your Canada bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Canada authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Pricing for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder and makes international pricing simple. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Importantly, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder. Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Canadian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be granted 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?
For most clients, once your paperwork are complete, the registrar in most cases issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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.
Do Canadians need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Canada with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Canadian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Absolutely. Canadians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
