Event Management in the UAE for Dutch nationals

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 business days. Office options in Meydan Free Zone range from virtual office, flexi-desk or office suite, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.

How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey

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   Step 1

   Consultation 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. Nothing is submitted for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Dutch founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

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   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   In short, we submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.

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   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   For most clients, 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 an event management company in the UAE as a Dutch founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

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   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   For most clients, 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 documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an event management company in the UAE as a Dutch founder.

• A passport granted by Netherlands with at least six months' validity
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• A bank statement from your Netherlands bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile

Pricing

All prices for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Dutch founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Use the table below to compare packages for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Dutch founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an event management company in the UAE as a Dutch founder for international founders. 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 an event management company in the UAE as a Dutch founder.

Why GoldenKey

Just as important, after your Meydan Free Zone licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with opening an event management company in the UAE as a Dutch founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In our experience, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Dutch founder happen the same day they are ready.

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