WhatsApp quoteA Meydan Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. 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. The most common businesses Omanis open through GoldenKey are in trading, logistics, tourism and real estate, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity. Typical examples of this activity include management consultancy, HR consultancy, marketing consultancy and project management, which can in most cases sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence.
Why Meydan Free Zone
In short, 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 released. Just as important, 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 (Monday to Friday).
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. Nothing is submitted for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days (Monday to Friday).
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani founder is audit-ready.
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
For opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport issued by Oman with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Oman bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Put simply, all prices for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani founder no longer requires a local partner.
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 an Omani founder. Our quotations for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as an Omani founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
As we tell every client, 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
To be clear, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be granted remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
From day one, once your documents are complete, the registrar as a rule issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is business consulting allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Omanis 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.
Do Omanis need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Oman with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
