WhatsApp quoteFounders choose Meydan Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. A 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. Put simply, 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. In short, consulting is the most common professional licence in the UAE. One licence can typically list several consulting sub-activities, and you can invoice clients worldwide from day one.
Why Meydan Free Zone
Day to day, 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. Day to day, meydan Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Meydan Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
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). For opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Pakistani founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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
Your Meydan Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Nothing is submitted for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Pakistani founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Pakistani founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A bank statement from your Pakistan bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Pakistan if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
To be clear, the figures below for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Pakistani founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Importantly, pricing for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Pakistani 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
From day one, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Pakistani founder for international founders. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Pakistani founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Pakistani founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 Pakistani founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 Pakistani founder happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Pakistani founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Importantly, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued 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.
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 in most cases, 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.
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 documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Is business consulting allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Pakistanis 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.
Can a Pakistani citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Pakistanis can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
