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Set up a company in Meydan Free Zone
Regular licence from AED 12,500, remote setup and hands-on support
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Meydan: a Dubai address, a remote setup.
Meydan Free Zone allows foreign entrepreneurs to own 100% of an LLC-FZ in Dubai. Incorporation can be completed remotely and the company can start without immediate residency.
It particularly suits consulting, digital, tech, SaaS, marketing, light e-commerce and international activities. Its limits matter just as much: a workshop, a warehouse, regulated premises or complex mainland operations often justify comparing RAKEZ, Dubai South, a sector-specific zone or the mainland.
To assess the price of a Meydan company setup, start from how you are organised: working remotely, relocating to Dubai yourself or hiring on the ground. These choices determine your residency needs and the fees to add to the licence. Square Zone helps you compare the launch budget and the renewal.
Pricing and detailed fees
The rates below separate the licence, the visa allocation and the residency pathway. An allocation reserves capacity but does not include full visa processing.
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| Item | Indicative price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Regular licence without visa | From AED 12,500 | Licence, incorporation, flexi-desk and up to three activity groups. |
| Services with 1 allocation | From AED 14,350 | Residency, the medical test and the Emirates ID come on top. |
| Services with 3 allocations | From AED 18,050 | Individual residency processing remains extra. |
| Fawri licence | From AED 15,000 | Single founder and eligible file; visa options to be confirmed in the quote. |
Official Meydan rates rechecked on 30 August 2026 for service activities. The total varies with the activities, shareholders, visas, immigration and options chosen.
Before you dive in.
Regular or Fawri licence: how to choose?
Regular is the most flexible formula: several shareholders, over 2,500 activities, up to three groups and an indicative timeline of 1 to 5 days depending on the pathway.
Fawri targets a single founder who values speed. Meydan advertises issuance in under 60 minutes for eligible files and over 1,800 activities. An eligible non-resident can apply remotely with their passport. Visa options must be confirmed in the quote.
Activities, limits and alternatives
Meydan is relevant for consulting, marketing, IT, SaaS, training, content, trading and light e-commerce. The exact wording must match your revenue, contracts and banking file.
Compare another jurisdiction if your activity requires a warehouse, a workshop, specific premises, a sector authorisation or a significant operational presence on the mainland.
Visas and Emirates ID
The company can exist without a visa. If you relocate, the allocation opens a separate pathway: immigration file, visa application, status change or entry into the UAE, medical test, biometrics and Emirates ID.
Meydan allows up to six allocations depending on the formula. Each residency and each immigration step must be costed separately.
Business bank account
No firm can guarantee a bank account opening. The bank reviews the activity, the founders, the source of funds, the countries involved and the commercial substance.
Square Zone prepares the presentation of the activity, the supporting documents, the forecasts and the commercial evidence, then targets the institutions consistent with your profile.
Taxation and compliance
A free zone is not a zone without obligations. The company must handle Corporate Tax, accounting and, where applicable, VAT. The 0% rate of a Qualifying Free Zone Person only covers certain qualifying income and requires meeting all the conditions.
VAT registration in principle becomes mandatory beyond AED 375,000 of taxable supplies and imports. An accounting analysis remains necessary to apply these rules correctly to your activity.
The steps to set up your company in Meydan
- 1
Validate the activity and the shareholders
Step 1We confirm the activity codes, the compatible groups and any external approvals required.
- 2
Choose Regular or Fawri
Step 2The number of founders, the need for a visa and the timeline you are after determine the right formula.
- 3
Reserve the name and submit the file
Step 3Passports, photo, contact details and forms are prepared then submitted online.
- 4
Receive the company documents
Step 4After approval and payment, Meydan issues the constitutional documents and the licence.
- 5
Activate the services you need
Step 5Establishment card, residency, Emirates ID, banking and compliance are launched according to your project.
Required documents
- ✓Valid passport for each shareholder
- ✓Recent identity photo
- ✓Address and contact details
- ✓Precise description of the activity
- ✓Company name choices
- ✓Parent company documents if the shareholder is a legal entity
Our verdict on Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone: strengths, limits and alternatives
Meydan is especially compelling when the priority is a Dubai address, a digital setup and a structure without heavy operational premises.
Meydan is a good fit if
- You sell services or digital products
- Your clients are international
- You want to incorporate before relocating
- You want a Dubai address
- You have up to three compatible activity groups
Compare other options if
- You operate a workshop or a warehouse
- Your activity requires specific premises
- You target a regulated sector ecosystem
- You have complex mainland operations
- The lowest price matters more than the address
Why choose Square Zone ?
One contact to coordinate the incorporation and everything that follows.
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A clear plan, no surprises
A structure recommended for your activity and budget, with no hidden fees.
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Execution from A to Z
Licence, visas, PRO services and renewals: we handle everything for you.
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Compliance built in
We prepare the KYC file and define the accounting services you need with you.
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Speed and dedicated follow-up
One dedicated contact to track your file and answer your questions.
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Direct ties with local authorities
We coordinate the filing and any requests for additional documents.
What our clients say
Abdel E.Founder of a web development agency · France
Thomas V.Founder of a marketing agency · FranceI knew nothing about UAE procedures. Thanks to Square Zone my company was set up quickly and I felt supported at every step.
Fateh C.Founder of a concierge company · FranceVery professional and transparent support. They saved me precious time and spared me many mistakes in my move to Dubai.
Explore the other jurisdictions
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Set up a company in DMCC →Trading and services in JLT and Uptown Dubai.
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about company setup in Meydan Free Zone
The Regular licence starts at AED 12,500 for a structure with no visa allocation. The Fawri licence starts at AED 15,000. Visa allocations and processing, the establishment card and additional services come on top depending on the project.
Regular is the flexible formula: over 2,500 activities, several shareholders possible and a timeline generally quoted at 1 to 5 working days depending on the pathway. Fawri targets a single founder and issuance in under 60 minutes for eligible files, with over 1,800 activities.
No. Incorporation and licence issuance can be completed remotely. The official Fawri page also states that an eligible non-resident can apply with their passport. A physical presence becomes necessary for the medical test and biometrics if you apply for residency.
Meydan lets you configure up to 6 visa allocations depending on the chosen formula. An allocation reserves capacity: visa processing, the medical test and the Emirates ID remain separate fees. The Fawri quota must be confirmed in the quote.
The Regular licence gives access to over 2,500 activities and allows up to three activity groups. Some regulated activities require an external authorisation. Square Zone checks the classification before submission.
A free zone company falls within the scope of Corporate Tax. A Qualifying Free Zone Person can benefit from a 0% rate on certain qualifying income if all conditions are met. Other taxable income falls under the applicable regime and requires an accounting analysis.
Yes, a free zone location does not automatically exempt you from VAT. For a resident business, registration in principle becomes mandatory when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the last 12 months, or are expected to exceed that threshold in the next 30 days.
No. The bank reviews the activity, the shareholders, the countries involved, the source of funds and the commercial substance. Square Zone prepares the file and supports the exchanges, but the decision always rests with the banking institution.