WhatsApp quoteDay to day, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. In short, 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 company owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. To be clear, consulting is the most common professional licence in the UAE. One licence can typically list several consulting sub-activities, and you can invoice customers worldwide from day one. Irish nationals are a lively community of more than 10,000, strong in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Irish applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. Put simply, popular with digital entrepreneurs, coaches and trading companies.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Irish founder in real time.
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
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid. Nothing is submitted for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Irish founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
The document list for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Irish founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A police clearance certificate from Ireland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A bank statement from your Ireland bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Crucially, use the table below to compare packages for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Irish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Irish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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 an Irish founder and makes international pricing simple. From day one, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Irish founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Day to day, our quotations for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Irish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. In our experience, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a Meydan Free Zone file. 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 Irish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Irish founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your paperwork are complete, the authority normally 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?
In practice, 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 open a UAE bank account with a Meydan Free Zone company?
Yes, Meydan Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can a Irish citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Irish nationals 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. Irish nationals 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.
