Meydan Free Zone Business License
Price Starting from
AED 12,500*
- Business License
- Choose Any 3 Business Activities
- 4 Hours/month Co-working Facility with Lease Agreement
- Upgrade up to 6 Visas
About Meydan Free Zone
Business Set Up in Meydan Free Zone
Situated in a prime location in Dubai, Meydan Free Zone serves as an ideal hub for businesses worldwide. Its modern infrastructure and commercial facilities provide comprehensive solutions for companies aiming to establish a presence in this dynamic city.
Offering significant advantages in logistics and a range of investment opportunities, Meydan Free Zone also delivers excellent lifestyle benefits for entrepreneurs.
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Benefits of Meydan Free Zone License
Following are the benefits of setting up a company in the Meydan Free Zone.
Scalable up to 6 Visas without office
Dual License
Multi-Year License
Commercial & Professional Activities
NOC to rent office outside the Free Zone
Strategic Location
Corporate Focused Free Zone
State of the Art Facilities
Choosing the Right Business License
Meydan Free Zone License Types
Meydan Free Zone offers the following license types.
A professional license is best described for businesses providing consultancy, IT services, and other professional activities.
Entrepreneurs looking to conduct business in trading goods and services, be it in retail or wholesale business, require a commercial license in the UAE.
Required Documents
Requirements for Meydan Free Zone License
Necessary criteria and documentation needed to obtain a business license in Meydan Free Zone.
Required Documents
Individual Shareholder
- Passport Copy
- Visa Copy
- Latest UAE entry stamp
- Emirates ID Copy (Front and Back)
- Passport Size Photos
- 3 Proposed Company Names (If Applicable)
Required Documents
Corporate Shareholder
- Company Hierarchy Diagram
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Certificate of Incumbency / Good standing
- Share Certificate / Share Registry Certificate
- Passports of the Directors and Shareholders
- Business Plan
- Memorandum of Association and/or Articles of Association
- Board Resolution
How to Start a Company in Meydan FZ
Steps for Setting Up a Business in Meydan Free Zone
Business Setup in Meydan Free Zone can have cost-related benefits. However, it's important to remember that these costs are influenced by factors such as the company's structure, the nature of its business, infrastructure needs, and the number of required visas.
No matter your budget, EZONE is here to assist you through the steps to set up your business in Dubai efficiently, saving both time and expenses.
Business Activity
Meydan Free Zone (MFZ) provides over 1,500 business activities to choose from. Identifying the correct category for your business activity is crucial to leverage the maximum benefits and incentives available with your trade license. You can select up to three business activities under a single license.
Business Name
Picking the right business name is a key step when launching a business in the UAE. There are a few important factors to consider. You need to follow the strict naming guidelines in the UAE, avoiding any words that could be seen as blasphemous or disrespectful. Additionally, you'll need to check that the name you want isn’t already taken.
Trade License
To avoid delays in your Dubai company registration process, it's wise to have at least three company names ready in case your first choice is already taken. Remember, any offensive or blasphemous language is prohibited in business names.
Residence Visa
To live in the country, you'll need a resident visa. The application process includes obtaining an entry permit, changing your status, undergoing a medical exam, and getting your Emirates ID and visa stamp. You can also apply for visas for your employees and family members.
Bank Account
Setting up a business bank account is vital for managing transactions and gaining the trust of clients and partners. EZONE streamlines this process to make it effortless for you.
What You Actually Pay, and What You Can License
Meydan Free Zone Cost & Activities
Package pricing changes periodically. Figures below are indicative bands, confirmed with a live quote before you commit.
| Cost Component | Frequency | What Drives It |
|---|---|---|
| Trade licence fee | Annual | Number of activities and the dual-licence option |
| Registration and incorporation | One-off | Legal structure and shareholder count |
| Flexi-desk workspace | Annual | Entry tier, smallest visa allocation |
| Establishment card | Per issue and renewal | Required before any visa can be sponsored |
| Per-visa cost | Per visa, per cycle | Entry permit, status change, medical, Emirates ID, stamping |
Build a figure specific to your activity and visa count with the EZONE cost calculator.
Meydan Free Zone Activity List
Meydan issues licences across commercial and professional categories, and a dual licence lets you combine both under one company. Commonly licensed activities include:
- General trading and commercial trading activities
- Consultancy and professional services, including management, marketing and business consultancy
- Media, marketing and creative services
- Information technology and software services
- E-commerce and online retail
- Education and training services
- Real estate brokerage and property-related consultancy
Confirm your specific activity against Meydan’s current published list before applying, since activity naming and groupings are updated periodically. See our wider guide to company formation in Dubai for how activity choice affects the rest of your setup.
Common Questions
Meydan Free Zone FAQs
Cost depends on your licence type, number of activities, workspace tier and visa count. The licence fee is only one component; the establishment card, per-visa costs and workspace all add to the total. Use the EZONE cost calculator for a figure specific to your setup.
Meydan covers a broad range of commercial and professional activities, including trading, consultancy, media, IT, e-commerce and education, and its dual licence option lets you combine a commercial and professional activity under one company. Confirm your specific activity against Meydan's current activity list before applying.
Meydan's packages can support individual, freelance-style setups for eligible professional and consultancy activities, sponsored through the company structure rather than a separate freelance permit. If your work is purely freelance, also compare this against a dedicated Dubai freelance visa to see which route fits your activity and budget better.
Yes. Meydan's Fawri service issues certain standard licences within a very short turnaround for eligible activities. See our guide to the Meydan Fawri licence for which activities qualify and how the process works.
Meydan is known for allowing a scalable visa allocation, in some cases up to several visas, without requiring a physical office, which is one of its more distinctive features compared to other free zones. The exact allocation depends on the package and workspace tier chosen.