WhatsApp quoteIn our experience, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. To be clear, meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. As a rule, hungarians are a community of engineers, doctors, IT professionals and hospitality staff, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Hungarian applications every day and process them without hesitation. GoldenKey has Hungarian clients from Budapest, Debrecen and Szeged, and our consultants understand the supporting documents released in Hungary and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Meydan Free Zone
From day one, one of the reasons we recommend Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running. Crucially, 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
We confirm that your activity is available in Meydan Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Put simply, we submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Hungarian founder in real time.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Crucially, once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company papers are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. For opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Hungarian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Hungarian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A bank statement from your Hungary bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
As we tell every client, all prices for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Hungarian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In practice, pricing for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Hungarian 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
As we tell every client, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many company owners choose it as a base for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Hungarian founder. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Hungarian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, 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 Hungarian founder. 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 Hungarian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Day to day, our quotations for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Hungarian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Hungarian founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
In short, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be released remotely with scanned papers 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.
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.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Meydan Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Meydan Free Zone are usually the same.
Can a Hungarian citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Hungarians 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. Hungarians 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.
