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FREE ZONES / DUBAI / Meydan

Meydan Free Zone

A Dubai free zone with a fully digital setup — get your trade licence in 15 minutes.

Emirate

Dubai

Est.

2013

Cost/Year

AED 12,000 – 25,000 / year

Setup Time

15 minutes – 3 working days

Visas

Up to 6 visas on flexi-desk packages

Office

Flexi-desk included

About Meydan

Meydan Free Zone, established within the Meydan Group development in Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), offers one of the UAE's most streamlined and digitised setup processes. Business owners can complete registration, payment, and licence issuance online in as little as 15 minutes, making it the go-to choice for entrepreneurs who want a legitimate Dubai address and quick start. Meydan's flexible licensing and visa allocation makes it a strong competitor to IFZA and SHAMS.

Ideal for

Digital entrepreneurs, consultants, remote workers, e-commerce businesses, and anyone who wants a legitimate Dubai free zone company with the fastest possible setup.

Pros & Considerations

Advantages

  • Fastest setup in the UAE — licence in as little as 15 minutes
  • Dubai address (Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan)
  • Fully digital process — 100% online, zero paperwork
  • Transparent all-inclusive pricing
  • Good visa allocation (up to 6 per flexi-desk)
  • 100% foreign ownership, zero taxes
  • Business-friendly regulations

Watch out for

  • Limited to service and trading activities — not industrial
  • Smaller free zone ecosystem vs IFZA or DMCC
  • Less banking infrastructure than older, more established zones
  • Meydan address (MBR City) — less central than Downtown or JLT

Licence Types

Service Trading General Trading Consulting

Popular Business Activities

Permitted activities vary — we confirm your specific activity before registration.

Business Consultancy IT & Software Digital Marketing E-commerce General Trading Financial Consultancy Real Estate Consultancy HR & Recruitment Events Management Education & Training Healthcare Consultancy Legal Consultancy Architecture & Design Engineering Consultancy Media & Publishing Advertising PR & Communications Logistics Consultancy + Hundreds more

Setup Process

1

Online Application

Complete the digital application on Meydan's portal. Select activities and package. Entire process is digital.

2

Document Upload

Upload passport copy and photo. No physical document submission required.

3

Instant Licence

For standard activities, licence is issued digitally within 15 minutes to 24 hours.

4

Visa Processing

Employment visa processing begins after licence issuance. Biometrics and medical test required in Dubai.

5

Banking

Bank account application submitted. Digital banks can be set up in parallel.

Cost Breakdown

Licence fee (annual) AED 12,000 – 25,000 / year
Registration / one-time fees AED 2,000–5,000 (one-time)
Visa cost (per person) AED 3,500–5,500
Emirates ID (per person) AED 370
Medical test (per person) AED 300–600
goCorp service feeIncluded Advisory — get a quote
Bank account setup Advisory — get a quote

Packages are transparent and all-inclusive. No hidden fees. Visa fees are separate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Specs

Emirate

Dubai

Founded

2013

Setup Timeline

15 minutes – 3 working days

Annual Cost

AED 12,000 – 25,000 / year

Visa Allocation

Up to 6 visas on flexi-desk packages.

Office Requirement

Flexi-desk included. Physical offices available at Meydan Hotel and surrounding MBR City development.

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