WhatsApp quoteMeydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. 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. As we tell every client, typical examples of this activity include residential interiors, commercial fit-out design, furniture design and 3D visualisation, which can in most cases sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence. As we tell every client, the most common businesses Serbians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, construction, agriculture exports and hospitality, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Why Meydan Free Zone
Day to day, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Put simply, dedicated banking liaison team for fast account opening.
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
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 (Monday to Friday). If the authority raises a query on opening an interior design studio in the UAE as a Serbian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the issuing 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. For opening an interior design studio in the UAE as a Serbian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
In practice, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an interior design studio in the UAE as a Serbian founder.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Educational certificates attested by the Serbia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Serbia with at least six months' validity
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A bank statement from your Serbia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
The figures below for opening an interior design studio in the UAE as a Serbian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for opening an interior design studio in the UAE as a Serbian 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for opening an interior design studio in the UAE as a Serbian founder. 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 an interior design studio in the UAE as a Serbian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an interior design studio in the UAE as a Serbian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In our experience, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Meydan Free Zone file. As we tell every client, most of our Meydan Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
If you would like a written quotation for opening an interior design studio in the UAE as a Serbian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Meydan Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Is interior design & fit-out allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Serbians can own 100% of an interior design studio in the UAE. {brand} recommends Meydan Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers interior design & fit-out?
Just as important, interior Design & Fit-out is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
