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. From day one, meydan 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. Crucially, spanish nationals are a community that has grown fast with tourism, construction and renewable-energy projects, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Spanish applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Spanish nationals open through GoldenKey are in construction, renewable energy, hospitality and food exports, although Meydan Free Zone supports almost any activity.
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. In our experience, unlike some zones, Meydan Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
To be clear, 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.
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Spanish founder.
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
As we tell every client, once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Spanish founder.
Documents required
In our experience, for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Spanish founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Educational certificates attested by the Spain authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Spain with at least six months' validity
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
Pricing
Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Spanish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Spanish 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 that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Spanish founder. 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 Spanish founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a Meydan Free Zone file. We speak the languages our clients 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 Spanish founder. Our quotations for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Spanish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
To be clear, if you would like a written quotation for opening a consulting practice in the UAE as a Spanish founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
As we tell every client, once your documents are complete, the authority in most cases issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 usually the same.
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?
It can. Spanish nationals 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 Spanish citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Spanish nationals can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
