Meydan Free Zone Company Formation
Meydan Free Zone offers a fully digital setup with a Dubai address at the Meydan Grandstand, close to Downtown. It is popular with start ups, consultants and e-commerce founders.
- Meydan, Nad Al Sheba, DubaiLocation
- 100%Ownership
- DigitalSetup
- Quote on requestCosts
About Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone licences are issued in Dubai with a registered address at the Meydan Grandstand. Applications, signatures and payments are handled online, which keeps the process short for founders outside the UAE.
The zone allows a broad mix of trading and service activities on one licence and offers packages with different visa counts. We confirm current pricing when you enquire.
Authority
Meydan Free Zone
Best suited to
Start ups and solo founders; E-commerce and digital businesses; Consultancy and services.
Benefits of Meydan Free Zone
Digital process
Setup managed online.
Dubai address
Close to Downtown and Business Bay.
Mixed activities
Trading and services together.
Visa options
Packages with visa allocations.
Ownership
100% foreign ownership.
Banking
Bank account support through our partners.
Licence types available
Commercial licence
Trading of goods.
Service licence
Professional and business services.
E-commerce licence
Online trading.
Consultancy licence
Advisory services.
Legal forms, visas and office
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal forms | Free Zone Company (FZCO), Branch |
| Visa allocation | Visa count depends on the package chosen. |
| Office | Flexi desk or office at Meydan. |
How setup works
Activity and package
We match your activities to the zone’s list and choose a package and visa count.
Name and application
Trade name reserved and application filed with shareholder documents.
Licence issue
Initial approval, signing of incorporation documents and licence issued.
Establishment card and visas
Immigration card, entry permits, medicals and Emirates ID.
Bank, VAT and corporate tax
Bank account support, corporate tax registration and VAT where needed.
Documents required
- Passport copies of all shareholders and managers (valid for at least 6 months)
- Passport size photographs on a white background
- Visa or entry stamp copy for UAE residents, or a visit visa page
- Proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement)
- Short business plan or activity description (some zones)
- For corporate shareholders: certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles, board resolution and good standing, attested
Meydan Free Zone packages
Costs for Meydan Free Zone
We price Meydan Free Zone case by case because fees depend on the activity, office type and number of visas. Expect the total to include the licence and registration fees, the office or flexi desk, the establishment card and each visa (entry permit, medical and Emirates ID). Ask us for a written quote with current government fees.
Tax after setup
Free zone companies must register for corporate tax and file a return every year. If the company meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions (adequate substance in the zone, qualifying income, audited accounts, transfer pricing compliance and non qualifying revenue below 5% of total revenue or AED 5 million, whichever is lower) it pays 0% on qualifying income and 9% on the rest. VAT applies as normal unless the zone is a designated zone for goods. Corporate tax registration and VAT registration can be added to any package.
Meydan Free Zone questions
How much does Meydan Free Zone cost?
Prices depend on visas and activities. Ask us for a written quote with current fees.
Can I set up Meydan remotely?
Most steps are digital; visas still need medical and biometrics in the UAE.
Can a free zone company trade with mainland customers?
It can sell to mainland customers through a distributor or agent, or by registering a branch or obtaining a mainland permit where available. Services to mainland clients are possible in many cases. Rules differ by zone and activity.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up?
Many free zones allow remote setup. You will need to be in the UAE for the visa medical and Emirates ID biometrics.
Speak to our setup manager about Meydan Free Zone
Hassam Abbasi manages company setup at Balance Brite. Share your activity, the visas you need and where your customers are, and he will recommend a jurisdiction and give you a written quote.