Company Formation in Meydan Free Zone

Company formation in Meydan Free Zone, Dubai, fully online. We help you choose between the regular and Fawri licence, pick your activities, and handle the licence and visas.

Description

Company formation in Meydan Free Zone suits founders who want a Dubai free zone company set up online, with a business address a few minutes from Downtown Dubai. The free zone is based in The Meydan Hotel in Nad Al Sheba and was established in 2009 by Dubai Ruler's decree. You can own 100% of the company, as a Free Zone Establishment (one shareholder), a Free Zone Company (more than one) or a branch of an existing company.

**Regular licence or Fawri.** Meydan Free Zone offers two main routes. The regular licence draws on more than 2,500 activities and suits most founders, including multi-shareholder companies. Fawri is Meydan's instant licence: it draws on a smaller list of more than 1,800 activities, is issued in about 60 minutes once your application is complete, and includes one free amendment in the first year to add visas or activities. Both allow activities from up to three activity groups on one Meydan free zone licence. Some activities, such as media activities, need approval from another authority, which adds time.

**Visas and office.** Every licence includes a flexi desk, which meets the workspace requirement. Visas are optional, and Meydan allows up to six visa allocations on one licence. You can set up without being in the UAE and come only for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics if you want residence. If you already work in the UAE, Meydan states you do not need a no-objection letter from your employer to launch. Owners usually apply for a Dubai investor visa, and staff are sponsored through Dubai employment visa processing.

**What affects the cost.** Your total depends on the licence route (regular or Fawri), the licence term, the number of visa allocations and visas used, and any external approvals. Each visa holder also needs a medical test, Emirates ID and health insurance, and the establishment card must be in place before any visa. Ask us on WhatsApp or live chat for a written quote for your plan.

**Who it suits.** Consultants, online businesses, traders and small service companies that need a Dubai address and up to six visas. If you sell mostly online, compare with a Dubai e-commerce licence. If you expect to employ more than six people, or need a warehouse, a different free zone or the mainland may suit you better.

**After setup.** Open a corporate bank account in Dubai, register for corporate tax, and renew the licence and flexi desk each year. Meydan requires companies to submit audited financial statements on time; our Dubai free zone annual audit service handles this.

What's Included

Advice on regular licence vs Fawri, legal form (FZE, FZCO or branch) and activities
Company name check
Online application and document submission to Meydan Free Zone
Memorandum of Association and company documents prepared for e-signature
Flexi desk, which every Meydan licence includes
Follow-up until the licence and company documents are issued digitally
Establishment card and visa applications, if you need visas
Guidance on bank account, corporate tax registration and renewals

Requirements / Prerequisites

At least one shareholder (individual or company)
Activities from Meydan's list, within up to three activity groups
For Fawri, activities that are on the Fawri list
Any approval from another authority that your activities need
If you need visas, enough visa allocations on the licence (up to six)

Required Documents

Completed application form
Passport copy of each shareholder and manager
Proof of address for each shareholder
UAE visa and Emirates ID copies, if you live in the UAE
Proposed company names and activities
For a corporate shareholder or branch: parent company documents as Meydan requests

Our Process

Choose the licence route (regular or Fawri) and legal form
Company name check
Select activities within up to three activity groups
Submit the application and documents online
Sign the Memorandum of Association and pay the licence fees
Receive the licence and company documents digitally
Establishment card, then visa, medical test and Emirates ID for each visa holder
Corporate bank account application

Pricing

Contact via WhatsApp

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does company formation in Meydan Free Zone take?

Meydan says a Fawri licence is issued in about 60 minutes and a regular licence in 1 to 3 business days once the application is complete. Activities that need outside approval, and visas, take longer.

What is the Meydan Fawri licence?

Fawri is Meydan's instant licence. It covers a list of more than 1,800 activities, is issued in about 60 minutes, and includes one free amendment in the first year to add visas or activities.

How many activities can a Meydan free zone licence have?

You can choose activities from up to three activity groups. The regular licence list has more than 2,500 activities; the Fawri list has more than 1,800.

How many visas can I get with Meydan Free Zone?

Up to six visa allocations on one licence. Visas are optional; the licence can be issued with none.

What does a Meydan free zone licence cost?

It depends on the licence route, term, visa allocations and any external approvals, plus each visa holder's medical, Emirates ID and insurance. Message us for a written quote.

Can I set up in Meydan Free Zone without visiting the UAE?

Yes. The process is online, and you only need to come to the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID if you apply for a residence visa.

Do I need an NOC from my employer?

Meydan states that no NOC is needed to launch a company if you are already employed in the UAE. Check your own employment contract for any restrictions.

Do I need an office in Meydan Free Zone?

Every licence includes a flexi desk, which meets the workspace requirement. You do not need to rent a separate office to get licensed.