WhatsApp quoteMeydan Free Zone is Dubai's entrepreneurial free zone at the iconic Meydan racecourse, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Founders 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. Consulting is the most common professional licence in the UAE. One licence can usually list several consulting sub-activities, and you can invoice clients worldwide from day one. Filipinos are one of the largest communities in the UAE, estimated at around 700,000 to 1,000,000 people, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Filipino applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Meydan Free Zone
For most clients, 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. As a rule, 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
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. For opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Filipino founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Meydan Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, generally within one to two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. If the authority raises a query on opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Filipino founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your Meydan Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
Gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Filipino founder.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A police clearance certificate from Philippines if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
Pricing
Put simply, all prices for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Filipino founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Filipino 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 a consulting practice in the UAE as a Filipino founder for international business owners. 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 Filipino founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers 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 Filipino founder. Our quotations for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Filipino founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 Filipino founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Filipino founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Meydan Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Meydan Free Zone are as a rule the same.
Can I add more activities to my Meydan Free Zone licence later?
Yes. Meydan Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
To be clear, 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 residency visa is processed.
Is business consulting allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Filipinos 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 Filipino citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Filipinos can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
