Meydan Free Zone Company Formation in Dubai
Set up your business in Meydan Free Zone with flexible Dubai company formation, 2,500+ approved activities, and digital setup options for entrepreneurs, consultants, trading, e-commerce, and professional service businesses.
What is Meydan Free Zone?
Meydan Free Zone is a Dubai free zone designed for businesses seeking a flexible company setup. It provides access to a broad range of approved business activities and digital registration options, making it suitable for both new entrepreneurs and established businesses expanding into the UAE.
Businesses can choose activities across areas such as professional services, consultancy, technology, trading, e-commerce, marketing, media, and other commercial sectors. The appropriate activity and licence depend on the nature of your business and the services or products you plan to provide.
Meydan also provides online tools for checking business activities, trade name availability, and estimating company setup costs.
If you are unsure which activity or license matches your business model, Exactitude Business Services can review your requirements before you start the application.
Exactitude is listed in Meydan Free Zone’s official channel partners directory, so we coordinate your application directly with the zone.
Why Set Up a Company in Meydan Free Zone?
Choosing a free zone is not only about the initial license price. Your business activity, ownership structure, visa requirements, office needs, future expansion, and banking requirements should all be considered before selecting a setup.
Meydan Free Zone can offer several practical advantages:
- 100% Foreign Ownership – for eligible company structures
- 2,500+ business activities – across multiple sectors
- Dubai-based business presence – within the Meydan ecosystem
- Digital company formation options – for eligible applicants
- Flexible business activity selection
- Options for companies that need visas and workspace
- A wide range of professional, commercial and digital activities
- Support for entrepreneurs establishing or expanding a UAE business
Our Experience
Meydan Free Zone Company Formation Cost
A Meydan Free Zone trade license in Dubai starts at AED 12,500 a year. That covers company registration, 100% ownership with no local partner, up to three activity groups, a flexi-desk and access to the Meydan portal where you manage your company. The license normally takes around 24 hours to issue. Your final cost then depends on your visas, shareholders, any extra activities and your office needs.
Your final cost depends on:
Visas, extra shareholders and additional activities are priced for your setup. Receive a detailed quotation directly from our representative now. You get an itemised total before you pay anything.
Meydan Free Zone License Options
Meydan provides a broad activity framework covering professional, commercial and other business sectors.
Professional & Consultancy Activities
Suitable for businesses providing professional or advisory services, such as:
- Management consultancy
- Accounting-related services
- Marketing and advertising
- Design services
- Engineering and technical services
- Research and development
- Other professional services
Exactitude helps you review your complete business scope before choosing activities so your license is aligned with your actual operations.
Commercial & Trading Activities
These can cover eligible trading and commercial business models, subject to the relevant activity requirements.
Technology & Digital Activities
Meydan's activity directory includes ICT and technology-related categories suitable for eligible digital and technology businesses.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Entrepreneurs operating online businesses can select an activity that accurately reflects the nature of their products or services.
Multiple Business Activities
The AED 12,500 Meydan license includes up to three activity groups. If you need extra activities, they are added to your itemised quote.
Documents Required for Meydan Free Zone Company Formation
Depending on your company structure and circumstances, additional documents may be required.
Individual Shareholders
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-size photograph
- Proposed company name(s)
- Selected business activities
- Application information
- UAE visa/Emirates ID information, where applicable
- Additional KYC documents if requested
- Proof of residential address
Corporate Shareholders
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Board Resolution
- Certificate of Incumbency or equivalent corporate documents
- Passport copies of relevant directors/shareholders
- Authorised signatory documents
- Other documents required for the proposed structure
Meydan’s official guidance confirms that corporate shareholders may need parent-company documentation and board resolutions depending on the proposed company or branch structure.
Documents issued outside the UAE may also require notarisation, legalisation or attestation depending on the document and application.
Exactitude helps you identify the applicable document requirements before submission so you can avoid unnecessary delays.
How to Set Up a Company in Meydan Free Zone
Exactitude guides you through each stage of Meydan Free Zone company formation, from choosing activities to coordinating your application with the zone. The timeline depends on the route you choose, your documents and the zone's compliance review.
- Step 1: Understand Your Business Requirements – We first review your business activity, ownership structure, visa requirements, expected operations, and plans.
- Step 2: Choose and Reserve Your Company Name – Your proposed trade name is checked for availability and compliance with the applicable naming requirements.
- Step 3: Select the Business Activity and Licence – Your activity determines what your company is authorised to do. We help you select an activity that reflects your actual business model.
- Step 4: Prepare and Submit the Documents – Required shareholder, corporate, and KYC documents are prepared and submitted through the appropriate application process.
- Step 5: Receive Your Company Documents – Once the application is approved and the applicable fees are paid, you receive the relevant company formation documents and business license.
- Step 6: Arrange Visas and Corporate Banking – After Incorporation, Eligible Companies Can Proceed With Immigration Requirements And Prepare A Corporate Bank Account.
Meydan Free Zone Fawri License
Fawri is Meydan Free Zone’s digital fast-track route for solo founders who need a recognised Dubai LLC without a multi-shareholder structure.
It is built for consultants, freelancers, e-commerce operators and professional-service businesses that already know their activity and want to incorporate quickly. You keep 100% ownership. No local sponsor is required.
Under Meydan’s published Fawri terms, the company must start as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) with one individual shareholder. That same person must act as Manager, Director and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO).
Qualifying applications can choose from 1,800+ Fawri-approved activities and combine up to three activity groups on one license.
Exactitude reviews your activity, nationality, documents and banking profile first, then confirms whether Fawri is suitable before you apply.
After Meydan’s eligibility and compliance checks are completed.
Processing times vary by activity, nationality and compliance review.
Corporate Tax and VAT for Meydan Free Zone Companies
Free zone company formation does not automatically mean that every company receives a 0% Corporate Tax rate.
Under UAE Corporate Tax rules, a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) can benefit from a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income, while taxable income that does not meet the qualifying-income definition can be subject to the 9% rate.
Eligibility depends on meeting the applicable conditions, including adequate substance, qualifying income, transfer pricing compliance and proper record keeping.
See our Corporate Tax and VAT page for full details.
Corporate Tax
Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP)Eligibility depends on meeting the applicable conditions, including qualifying income, substance and proper records.
VAT
Registration ThresholdsVAT registration requirements should be assessed according to your business circumstances.
Corporate Tax and VAT Compliance
Accounting and tax support coordinated around your Meydan structure: corporate tax, VAT, and the books banks and FTA expect.
Corporate Bank Account for Your Meydan Company
What Do Banks Usually Review?
- Company business activity
- Ownership and management structure
- UAE residency status
- Source of funds
- Expected transaction volumes
- Countries you will trade with
- Customers and suppliers
- Business model and revenue expectations
- Contracts, invoices or supporting commercial documents
- Company website and business presence
- KYC and AML documentation
Corporate Banking Support from Exactitude
- Reviewing your business and ownership profile
- Preparing the banking documentation
- Identifying documentation gaps
- Helping present your business model clearly
- Coordinating the application process
- Supporting communication during the application
See our corporate bank account page for full details.
Exactitude Business Services assists Meydan company owners with corporate banking preparation and application coordination.
Meydan Free Zone Visa Options
A Meydan company can apply for UAE residence visas after incorporation, subject to the applicable immigration requirements, visa allocation, and company setup. Meydan confirms that visa applications can be made after incorporation, where the required immigration card and visa allocation are available.
A Meydan Free Zone license can include up to 6 visas, and a flexi-desk is included in the AED 12,500 package. Visa costs are not part of the base price. Receive a detailed quotation directly from our representative now.
Depending on your requirements, you may need:
- Investor or partner visa
- Employee visas
- Dependent visas
- Emirates ID
- Medical fitness procedures
- Health insurance
- Visa renewal and cancellation support
The number of visas available depends on the company package, visa allocation and applicable workspace requirements.
Exactitude can guide you through the visa application after your company is set up, and explain which requirements apply to you.
Who Can Benefit from Meydan Business Setup?
It can be considered by:
- Entrepreneurs starting a new UAE business
- Consultants and professional service providers
- E-commerce businesses
- Technology and digital companies
- Marketing and creative businesses
- Trading companies
- International entrepreneurs entering the UAE market
- SMEs expanding their operations to Dubai
- Foreign-owned businesses seeking a UAE presence
The suitability of Meydan depends on your activity, ownership, visa needs, office requirements, regulatory considerations, and banking objectives.
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Why Choose Exactitude for Your Meydan Business Setup?
- Business Activity Guidance We review what your business actually does before recommending the relevant activity and license structure.
- Company Setup Guidance From trade name and documents to preparing your application, we help you move through the process with fewer unnecessary steps.
- Corporate Banking Assistance We help prepare your company for the corporate banking process and coordinate the application based on your business profile.
- Visa & Business Support Once the company is established, we can assist with the next operational requirements, including visa-related coordination.
- Local and International Clients We help local and international founders set up in Meydan Free Zone.
- Accounting & Compliance Support Your company also needs proper financial and tax compliance after formation. Exactitude can support your ongoing accounting, bookkeeping and compliance requirements. One business setup. One coordinated process. Support beyond the licence.
Start Your Meydan Business Setup with Exactitude
Planning a Meydan Free Zone company formation? Get professional guidance before you commit to a license or package.
Exactitude Business Services can help you assess your business activity, select the appropriate setup, prepare your documents, coordinate the formation process and plan for corporate banking, visas, and ongoing compliance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Meydan Free Zone?
Meydan Free Zone is a Dubai free zone offering company formation and a wide range of approved business activities. Its current activity directory lists more than 2,500 activities across multiple sectors.
How much does Meydan Free Zone company formation cost?
A Meydan Free Zone trade license is AED 12,500 a year. It covers company registration, 100% ownership with no local partner, up to three activity groups, a flexi-desk and portal access. The Fawri route is listed from AED 15,000. Visas, shareholders and extra activities are quoted separately, and you receive an itemised total before you pay anything.
Can foreigners own 100% of a Meydan Free Zone company?
Meydan Free Zone supports foreign-owned company structures. The exact ownership and legal structure should be selected according to the applicant's circumstances and applicable regulations.
How many business activities can I select?
Up to three activity groups are included in the AED 12,500 license. Extra activities are added to your itemised quote.
Can I set up a Meydan company remotely?
Meydan provides digital company formation options. The specific process and any physical-presence requirements depend on the selected formation route, visa requirements and applicant circumstances.
How long does Meydan company formation take?
A standard Meydan trade license normally takes around 24 hours once your documents and compliance checks are complete. Fawri is designed for eligible applicants with a stated 60-minute licensing timeline.
What documents are required for Meydan Free Zone company formation?
For a standard LLC, a valid passport copy for each shareholder is the key starting document. Additional documents may be required depending on the ownership structure, activity and application.
Can I open a corporate bank account with a Meydan company?
Yes, a Meydan company can apply for a UAE corporate bank account. However, approval is determined by the individual bank after its KYC, AML, and compliance assessment.
Can Exactitude help with corporate banking?
Yes. Exactitude Business Services can assist with banking preparation, documentation and application coordination for eligible Meydan companies. Final approval remains with the bank.
Does a Meydan company pay Corporate Tax?
Free zone companies are subject to the UAE Corporate Tax framework. A Qualifying Free Zone Person may receive a 0% rate on qualifying income if the applicable conditions are met, while non-qualifying taxable income can be subject to 9%.
How many visas can a Meydan Free Zone company get?
Meydan says a license can be structured with up to six visa allocations, and a flexi-desk is included with the license. An allocation is capacity, not an issued visa, so each visa is applied for separately after incorporation. Larger teams can ask the zone about a higher quota.
Is Meydan Free Zone a good choice for a startup?
It suits many solo founders and small teams because licenses are issued digitally and up to three activity groups fit on one license. Whether it fits you depends on your activity, visa plans, office needs and banking profile, which we review in a free consultation.
Can I close or liquidate a Meydan Free Zone company?
Yes. Closing a free zone company involves settling liabilities, cancelling visas, completing any required audit or liquidation report and deregistering with the zone. Exactitude can support the process through our company liquidation and audit service.
Is Exactitude a Meydan Free Zone channel partner?
Yes. Exactitude Business Services is listed in Meydan Free Zone's channel partner directory, and we can coordinate your application with the zone.