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
Authorised Channel Partner of Meydan Free Zone
EZONE Corporate Services Provider L.L.C. is an Authorised Channel Partner of Meydan Free Zone. We prepare Meydan applications, guide clients through each step and support visas and bank accounts after the license is issued.
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 offers a wide range of commercial and professional activities, and a license can combine up to three activity groups. 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 Is Meydan Free Zone?
Meydan Free Zone is a Dubai free zone that licenses commercial and professional companies, with most of its process handled online. Foreign owners can hold 100% of the company.
The zone is known for a fast digital license called Fawri, and for packages that include a flexi-desk, so you meet the workspace requirement without leasing an office.
Meydan suits consultants, freelancers, online businesses and small trading companies that want a Dubai license at a low entry price.
Fawri license
Under 60 min
according to Meydan
Visas
Up to 6
optional, per Meydan
Fawri License vs Standard License
Meydan offers two routes. Fawri is built for individual founders with a standard activity. The standard license covers partnerships and wider setups.
Fawri license
- Best forSolo founders, freelancers, digital creators
- Activities1,800+ across 3 activity groups
- SpeedUnder 60 minutes, per Meydan
- VisasOptional, up to 6
Standard license
- Best forStartups, SMEs, multi-partner setups
- Activities2,500+ across 3 activity groups
- Speed1 to 3 business days, per Meydan
- VisasOptional, up to 6
If your activity or ownership structure does not fit Fawri, you need the standard route. We confirm this before you pay anything.
Who Should Choose Meydan, and Who Should Look Elsewhere
Meydan works well if you
- Work from a laptop or sell services online
- Sell products online and want a low-cost license with visa options
- Plan to keep your team small
Look at other zones if you
- Need warehouse or industrial space (JAFZA or Dubai CommerCity fit better)
- Want a name with a strong brand for banking and tenders (DMCC)
- Plan to trade directly with customers inside Dubai (mainland)
Meydan vs Other Dubai Free Zones
| Free zone | EZONE starting price (AED) | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|
| Meydan | From 12,500 | Consultants, online businesses, freelancers |
| Dubai CommerCity | From 12,000 | E-commerce sellers |
| Dubai World Trade Centre | From 12,300 | Services and events |
| JAFZA | From 15,500 | Trading, logistics, light industry |
| DMCC | From 32,360 | Commodities, trading, larger companies |
Compare the full-year cost, not the first-year price. Our guide to business setup in Dubai sets out the full comparison.
Setting Up in Meydan: Time and Travel
How long does Meydan setup take?
Meydan says its Fawri license is issued in under 60 minutes and its standard license in 1 to 3 business days. Visas and the bank account follow the license and take extra time.
Your activity, shareholder documents and any external approvals decide the real timeline. Confirm the current figures with Meydan or with us.
Can you set up from abroad?
Yes. Applications and signatures can be completed online, so you can hold a Meydan license without entering the UAE.
The residence visa medical test, biometrics and Emirates ID need a visit to the UAE, and some banks ask for a meeting or video verification. Many founders finish all of these in one trip.
Tell us what you plan to do and how many visas you need. We confirm the license route and send a quote.
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 license 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 licenses across commercial and professional categories, and a dual license 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.
Meydan Visa and License Costs
Meydan publishes a price list for visas and cards. These are Meydan’s own figures and can change, so confirm them before you budget.
| Item | Meydan’s published price |
|---|---|
| Investor visa | From AED 4,000 |
| Employee visa | From AED 3,500 |
| Establishment card | AED 2,000 |
| Medical and Emirates ID assistance | AED 2,250 |
Meydan’s FAQ puts the extras for a first investor visa at about AED 7,850 in total, and residence visas are typically valid for two years. Our own starting price for a Meydan company is AED 12,500.
See also our guides to the Meydan Fawri license, the cheapest free zone in the UAE and the best free zone for a marketing agency.
Common Questions
Meydan Free Zone FAQs
Cost depends on your license type, number of activities, workspace tier and visa count. The license 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 license 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 licenses within a very short turnaround for eligible activities. See our guide to the Meydan Fawri license 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.
Meydan lists the investor visa from AED 4,000, with an establishment card at AED 2,000 and medical and Emirates ID assistance at AED 2,250. For a first investor visa, Meydan puts the extras at about AED 7,850.
A Meydan license can combine up to three activity groups, and the Fawri license includes one free amendment according to Meydan’s FAQ.
Not always. Dubai CommerCity and DWTC start lower on our price list. Meydan is our usual recommendation for start-ups because of its visa allocation, its dual license and its fast Fawri license.
Fawri is a fast digital license aimed at solo founders, with 1,800+ activities and issue in under 60 minutes according to Meydan. The standard license suits partnerships and wider setups, with 2,500+ activities and issue in 1 to 3 business days.
No. You can apply and sign online. You only need to visit the UAE for the residence visa medical test, biometrics and Emirates ID, and for any bank meeting.
It depends on your business. Meydan has a lower entry price and suits service and online businesses. DMCC and JAFZA cost more and fit trading, logistics and companies that want a larger ecosystem.