WhatsApp quoteImportantly, 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. From day one, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. As we tell every client, chinese nationals are a community of roughly 200,000 to 300,000 people, with Dragon Mart and International City as its commercial heart, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Chinese applications every day and process them without hesitation. As a rule, for Chinese company owners, the UAE is around 8 hours from Beijing or Shanghai from Beijing, 4 hours ahead of the UAE, and Mandarin-speaking support is available through our partner network.
Why Meydan Free Zone
Importantly, meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. 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.
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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, as a rule within one to two working days. Nothing is submitted for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Chinese founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Day to day, once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Chinese founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
For opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Chinese founder the authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
- A bank statement from your China bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the China authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
All prices for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Chinese founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Chinese founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Crucially, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Chinese founder predictable. From day one, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Chinese founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Chinese founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. 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 Chinese founder happen the same day they are ready. Most of our Meydan Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Chinese founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
As a rule, once your paperwork are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my Meydan Free Zone licence later?
Absolutely. Meydan Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Do 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.
Can a Chinese citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Chinese nationals can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Chinese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from China with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
