WhatsApp quoteJust as important, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time business owners and established groups. 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. To be clear, for Egyptian entrepreneurs, the UAE is around 3.5 hours from Cairo, the UAE is 2 hours ahead of Egypt, and Arabic is shared, and most Egyptian professionals also work comfortably in English. In short, egyptian professionals form the backbone of many UAE engineering, legal and media firms, and Egypt-UAE investment flows are among the highest in the region, which gives Egyptian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Meydan Free Zone licence is issued.
Why Meydan Free Zone
On the ground, 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. From day one, meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days (Monday to Friday).
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Egyptian founder is audit-ready.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
As we tell every client, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. If the authority raises a query on opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Egyptian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence 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.
Documents required
Gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Egyptian founder.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
All prices for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Egyptian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. Pricing for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Egyptian 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
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 an Egyptian founder predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Egyptian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Egyptian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 an Egyptian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Egyptian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Egyptian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
For most clients, once your supporting documents are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
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.
Can a Egyptian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Egyptians can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is business consulting allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Egyptians can own 100% of a consulting practice in the UAE. {brand} recommends Meydan Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
