Meydan Free Zone Setup
Set up your company in Meydan Free Zone — Dubai's startup-friendly free zone near Downtown Dubai with fast digital setup. 100% foreign ownership, prestigious Meydan address, packages from AED 14,500.
Description
Meydan Free Zone is a Dubai-government-owned free zone strategically located near Downtown Dubai and the Meydan Racecourse. It combines a prestigious central Dubai address with startup-friendly pricing and a fast, fully digital setup process. Particularly popular with consultants, e-commerce entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small-medium service businesses who want a credible Dubai brand presence without DMCC-tier pricing.
Meydan offers 100% foreign ownership, zero personal income tax, full repatriation, fully remote digital licensing, and the popular Fawri instant licensing option that can issue a trade license within hours. License categories cover Commercial, Service (Professional), and E-commerce, with up to 3-6 activities per license depending on category. Visa packages range from 0 visas to multiple visas based on the package tier.
Octavon Global Advisory handles complete Meydan Free Zone setup — package selection, activity matching, trade name reservation, KYC submission, MOA drafting, license issuance via Fawri or standard route, visa processing, and corporate bank account introduction. Most Meydan setups complete in 3 to 7 working days for standard packages.
What's Included
- Meydan Free Zone Trade License (Commercial / Service / E-commerce)
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Prestigious Meydan / Downtown Dubai Address
- Fully Remote Digital Setup
- Optional Fawri Instant Licensing
- Up to 6 Related Activities Under Single License
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Share Certificate
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Flexi-Desk Included
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Visa Packages from 0 to Multiple
- Medical Fitness Test and Emirates ID (if visa)
- Corporate Bank Account Introduction
- Free UAE Corporate Tax Consultation
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Minimum 1 shareholder (individual or corporate)
- Trade name following Meydan naming rules
- Activity from Meydan-approved list
- Flexi-desk included, upgrade for more visa capacity
- NOC from current sponsor if applicant is on UAE residence visa
- Annual license renewal at same fee tier
Required Documents
- Passport Copy (6+ months validity)
- UAE Visa Copy and Emirates ID (if UAE resident)
- Passport-sized Photograph (if visa)
- Proof of Address (utility bill, last 3 months)
- Contact Details
- CV or Business Profile
- 3 Proposed Trade Name Choices
- List of Proposed Business Activities
- NOC from Current Sponsor (if applicable)
- For corporate shareholder: parent company documents
Our Process
- Consultation on Meydan package and activity
- Reserve 3 trade name choices
- Submit KYC application online
- Meydan review (1-3 working days, or Fawri instant)
- Pay license and visa package fees
- Sign MOA and corporate documents electronically
- Receive Meydan Trade License
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Investor visa processing (if applicable)
- Medical fitness and Emirates ID
- Open corporate bank account
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 14,500
- Service Fee: AED 3,500
- VAT (5%): AED 900
- Total: AED 18,900
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Meydan Free Zone over IFZA?
Meydan offers a more prestigious Dubai address (near Downtown and Meydan Racecourse) and faster Fawri instant licensing, while still being significantly more affordable than DMCC. IFZA is cheaper but with less prestigious branding. Meydan is the middle ground — credibility plus affordability.
How much does Meydan Free Zone setup cost?
Meydan base packages start at approximately AED 14,500-18,000 in government fees including flexi-desk. Adding visas (AED 4,000-6,000 per visa) and additional activities increases the total. Service fees are typically AED 3,500-5,000.
What is Meydan Fawri Instant Licensing?
Fawri is Meydan's instant licensing option that can issue your trade license within hours of application approval. It is available for eligible standard activities and is one of the fastest free zone licensing routes in Dubai.
How long does Meydan Free Zone setup take?
Standard Meydan setup completes in 3 to 7 working days. Fawri instant licensing can issue the license within the same day for eligible activities.
Can I set up at Meydan without visiting the UAE?
Yes, the licensing stage is fully remote. Documents are signed electronically and the trade license is delivered digitally. A short UAE visit is required only for residence visa processing (medical fitness, Emirates ID biometrics) and corporate bank account opening.
What activities are available at Meydan?
Meydan supports Commercial, Service (Professional), and E-commerce categories. Popular activities: consulting, management services, IT services, marketing, e-commerce, trading, freelance creative services, and real estate consultancy. Combine up to 6 related activities.
Can Meydan free zone companies sell to UAE mainland?
Like other free zones, Meydan companies cannot sell directly to UAE mainland customers without a local distributor. Best for international trade, B2B services, and online businesses targeting UAE consumers through e-commerce.