WhatsApp quoteSetting 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. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Meydan Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Crucially, consulting is the most common professional licence in the UAE. One licence can normally list several consulting sub-activities, and you can invoice clients worldwide from day one. Typical examples of this activity include management consultancy, HR consultancy, marketing consultancy and project management, which can usually sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence.
Why Meydan Free Zone
Put simply, one licence can cover up to 5 business activities. Unlike some zones, Meydan Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued.
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
We submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Nigerian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Importantly, meydan Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Nigerian founder.
Documents required
To be clear, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Nigerian founder.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- 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
- A police clearance certificate from Nigeria if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Nigerian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In short, the figures below for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Nigerian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Nigerian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Nigerian founder.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Meydan Free Zone file. 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 Nigerian founder. 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 a Nigerian founder happen the same day they are ready.
To be clear, if you would like a written quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Nigerian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
Day to day, 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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority nine times out of ten issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a Meydan Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A Meydan Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients nine times out of ten, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Is business consulting allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Nigerians 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.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Nigeria and the UAE?
In short, the UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Nigeria is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.
