From day one, 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 business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. On the ground, 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. Typical examples of this activity include management consultancy, HR consultancy, marketing consultancy and project management, which can nine times out of ten sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence. In practice, for Greek company owners, the UAE is around 4.5 hours from Athens, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Greece, and English is the business language.
Why Meydan Free Zone
For most clients, one of the reasons we suggest Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. Dedicated banking liaison team for fast account opening.
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
On the ground, your trade name is reserved with the Meydan Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days (Monday to Friday). If the authority raises a query on opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Greek founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
For most clients, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority.
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. For opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Greek founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
Just as important, the document list for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Greek founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport issued by Greece with at least six months' validity
- 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
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
In short, the figures below for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Greek founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Greek 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
Crucially, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Greek founder. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Greek founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
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 Greek founder. As we tell every client, 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 application sit. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Greek founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Importantly, if you would like a written quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Greek 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?
Once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically 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?
On the ground, 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.
Can I add more activities to my Meydan Free Zone licence later?
Yes. 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.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes — Greeks can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Greeks need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Greece with scanned supporting documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.


