WhatsApp quoteImportantly, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and uncomplicated renewal process. Just as important, meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. As a rule, 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. The most common businesses Qataris open through GoldenKey are in investment holding, real estate, trading and hospitality, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Why Meydan Free Zone
Put simply, popular activities in Meydan Free Zone include consultancy, trading, technology, marketing and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. 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.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
We confirm that your activity is available in Meydan Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Qatari founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the Meydan Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Qatari founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
On the ground, the document list for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Qatari founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- 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
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Educational certificates attested by the Qatar authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
The figures below for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Qatari founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. As a rule, pricing for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Qatari 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, 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 Qatari founder predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Qatari founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Qatari founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Qatari founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 Qatari founder happen the same day they are ready.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Qatari founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be released remotely with scanned papers 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.
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 in most cases the same.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is business consulting allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Absolutely. Qataris 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 Qatari citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Qataris can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
