WhatsApp quoteDay to day, meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. Meydan 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. To be clear, for Romanian founders, the UAE is around 5 hours from Bucharest, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Romania, and English is widely spoken by Romanian professionals. In our experience, romanians are a large community working in hospitality, aviation, construction and IT, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Romanian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Meydan Free Zone
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. One of the reasons we recommend Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.
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
We submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Romanian founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
As a rule, your Meydan Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Romanian founder.
Documents required
In our experience, for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Romanian founder the registrar asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A police clearance certificate from Romania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
Pricing for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Romanian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Romanian 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 a Romanian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. 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 Romanian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Romanian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In short, 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 Romanian founder happen the same day they are ready. As we tell every client, most of our Meydan Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
To be clear, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Romanian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your UAE 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 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 Romanians need a UAE visa before applying for Meydan Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Romania with scanned paperwork, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is business consulting allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes — Romanians 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.
