Meydan Free Zone

Meydan Free Zone: Business Setup in the Heart of Dubai

Meydan Free Zone offers a premium platform for entrepreneurs, startups, and international businesses to start and grow. Located in a prime area, with modern infrastructure and business‑friendly rules, it provides flexible licensing, investor visas, and virtual office options.

What Is Meydan Free Zone?

A fully licensed free zone in Dubai, allowing full foreign ownership, zero corporate tax, and full repatriation of profits. Ideal for digital businesses, consulting, media, trading, and other service sectors. Flexible office options and virtual setups available.

Key Benefits

• Prime Location — Minutes from Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport, with easy access to major business districts.
• 100% Digital Application — Complete many setup steps online; paperwork and approvals handled with minimal travel.
• Virtual Office & Flexi‑Desk Options — Lower costs without compromising professionalism.
• Investor & Partner Visas — Easily apply for residency for yourself, partners, or employees.
• Wide Activity Coverage — Over 1,500 business activities available under a single license.

My Support Services

• Consultation & Planning — Help you decide business activity, legal structure, and license type.
• Company Registration
• Visa & Immigration Support
• Bank Account Assistance
• Ongoing Compliance — Renewals, amendments, regulatory updates.

Types of Licenses Offered

• Consulting / Professional License — Advisory, IT, finance, management services.
• Commercial License — Trading, e‑commerce, import/export, retail.
• Media License — Digital media, advertising, publishing.
• Industrial License — Light manufacturing, packaging or assembly.

Permitted Activities

Meydan Free Zone supports over 2,500 permitted activities across sectors such as trade, technology, education, consulting, media, and logistics. You can select up to three activity groups under one license without extra cost.

Estimated Costs

• License Fees — Starting from AED 12,500 (no visa), AED 14,350 (includes one visa), AED 18,050 (includes three visas).
• Office Packages — Virtual/shared/private office options from AED 15,000 per year.
• Visa & Immigration Costs — Investor visa AED 3,750‑4,500; Employee visa AED 3,000‑4,000; medical/Emirates ID AED 1,200‑2,250.
• Registration & Docs — Trade name reservation AED 1,000; MOA preparation AED 2,500; renewals AED 10,000‑15,000.

Setup Timeline

1. Create business plan and decide on license & activity (1‑2 days)
2. Select license type and apply for name reservation (1 day)
3. Submit required documents and approvals (2‑3 days)
4. License issuance and payment processing (1‑2 days)
5. Visa processing and office setup (if required) (3‑7 days depending on documents)