Meydan Free Zone Company Setup in Dubai Licences from AED 12,500, 2,500+ activities and a Dubai address, set up by an official Meydan channel partner
Meydan Free Zone is one of Dubai's fastest and most affordable free zones for start-ups, consultants, e-commerce and trading companies. A licence starts from AED 12,500 a year with a Dubai business address, 100% foreign ownership and a fully online setup, with a regular licence issued in about 24 hours and the Fawri instant licence in 60 minutes. As an official Meydan Free Zone channel partner, A&A Associate handles your licence, visas and bank account from one place.
- Licence from AED 12,500
- 100% foreign ownership
- 2,500+ business activities
- Official Meydan channel partner
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What is Meydan Free Zone?
Meydan Free Zone (MFZ) is a Dubai free zone located at the Meydan Grandstand in Nad Al Sheba, next to Meydan Racecourse and about 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai. It was set up to make company formation fast, digital and affordable: applications, renewals and amendments run through the Meydan portal, and most companies start on a flexi-desk or virtual office rather than leasing space.
100% foreign ownership
Full ownership and repatriation of profit and capital.
One licence from AED 12,500
With a Dubai business address included in the package.
Three activity groups
Combine up to three activity groups from 2,500+ activities on one licence.
Fully online setup
Regular licence in about 24 hours, Fawri instant licence in 60 minutes; renewals and amendments run through the Meydan portal.
Visas for you and your team
Investor, employee and dependent visas, from 0 to 6 per licence, with no paid-up share capital and no NOC needed from your employer.
Low tax
0% personal income tax. Corporate tax is 0% up to AED 375,000 of profit and 9% above; Qualifying Free Zone Person rules may apply.
Meydan Free Zone cost 2026
Official Meydan Free Zone prices as of 23 October 2026. The regular licence is AED 12,500 a year with no visa; visas are priced per person on top, so the licence fee itself does not rise when you add visas.
0 visa
- Licence, registration, flexi-desk address
- Founders on an existing UAE visa or abroad
1 investor visa
- Founders relocating to Dubai
- + AED 4,500 medical & Emirates ID
Investor + 1 employee
- Founder + first hire
- Medical & Emirates ID extra per person
Investor + 2 employees
- Small teams; up to 6 visas available
- Medical & Emirates ID extra per person
Meydan Free Zone licence - Up to 3 activity groups
- Flexi-desk / virtual office address
- Up to 6 shareholders included
- Fixed A&A fees agreed in writing
Meydan Free Zone licence types and business activities
One licence can combine up to three activity groups from Meydan's 2,500+ activities. Pick the licence that matches what you sell.
Commercial / trading
Buying and selling goods, import and export, general trading.
Professional / services
Consulting, IT, marketing, management and education services.
Freelance / individual
Activities for one person working on their own.
E-commerce
Selling online through your own website or marketplaces such as Amazon.ae and noon.
Media
Media, advertising, production and events activities.
Mixed licence
Combine trading, services and e-commerce groups on one licence instead of paying for three.
Not sure which activity codes you need?
Choosing the wrong group means an amendment fee later. We map your products and services to the right Meydan activities before you pay.
Office and location options
Meydan has no mandatory office lease. The flexi-desk that comes with the licence is enough for the licence, bank and visas, and you can add a mainland permit to work with UAE mainland companies.
Flexi-desk / virtual office
Included with the licence. Gives your Dubai business address for the licence, bank account and official mail.
Dedicated desk
A fixed workstation at the Meydan Grandstand when you want a daily workplace. Priced on request.
Private office
Furnished offices for teams at the Meydan Grandstand. Priced on request.
Meydan Free Zone visas
Meydan licences can carry visa allocation for investors, partners, employees and family. Official 2026 prices: investor visa AED 5,850, employee visa AED 5,350, dependent visa AED 6,000, plus a one-off AED 2,000 immigration card for the company. Medical test and Emirates ID are a separate AED 4,500 add-on, and applicants already in the UAE pay AED 1,500 for change of status. Each visa typically takes 2–3 weeks after the licence.
- 01
Immigration card (AED 2,000)
Issued after the licence; needed before any visa application.
- 02
Entry permit (visa fee AED 5,350–6,000)
Applied through the Meydan portal; AED 1,500 change of status for applicants already in the UAE.
- 03
Medical test and biometrics (AED 4,500)
Medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics in Dubai; medical insurance from AED 1,080.
- 04
Visa stamping and Emirates ID
Residence visa issued and Emirates ID delivered, usually 2–3 weeks in total.
Documents required for Meydan Free Zone company setup
How to set up a company in Meydan Free Zone: step-by-step
Everything runs online through the Meydan portal. As channel partner, A&A files your application, tracks approvals and handles the visa and bank steps.
Regular Meydan licences issue in about 24 hours once documents are complete; Fawri in 60 minutes. Visas add 2–3 weeks.
Start my Meydan company- 01
Choose your activities
Up to three activity groups that match your business.
- 02
Pick your package
Regular (24 hours) or Fawri instant (60 minutes), 0–6 visas, one to six years with up to 15% off multi-year licences.
- 03
Reserve the trade name
Up to three options submitted online.
- 04
Submit documents and pay
Through the Meydan portal; A&A files as channel partner.
- 05
Receive initial approval and your licence
Regular licences issue in about 24 hours once documents are complete.
- 06
Get the immigration card
AED 2,000; needed before any visa.
- 07
Apply for visas and Emirates ID
Entry permit, medical, biometrics, stamping.
- 08
Open your corporate bank account
We prepare the compliance file. Bank account opening
Meydan Free Zone vs other Dubai free zones
Meydan wins on speed and a Dubai address at a low entry price. Prices are each zone's published starting licence fee.
| Free zone | Licence fromPer year | Best for | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meydan Free Zone | AED 12,500 | Fast, low-cost Dubai address; consultants, e-commerce, start-ups | This page |
| IFZA | AED 12,900 | Flexible packages, many activities | IFZA guide |
| DMCC | AED 20,000+ | Commodities, premium address, banking reputation | DMCC guide |
| SPC Free Zone (Sharjah) | AED 5,750 | Lowest cost; media and e-commerce | SPC guide |
See every zone side by side in our UAE free zone comparison or read about free zone company formation
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Meydan against IFZA, DMCC and SPC for your activity, visas and budget.
Fixed fees in writing
Licence, visas, bank account, VAT and corporate tax under one roof.
In-house PRO team
Handles the Meydan portal, immigration and Emirates ID. PRO services
Already have a Meydan company? Existing companies manage renewals and amendments on the official Meydan portal (portal.meydanfz.ae). If you'd rather hand this over, A&A can manage renewals and visa updates for you.
Frequently asked questions about Meydan Free Zone
Quick answers on cost, activities, visas, office, location and tax for Meydan Free Zone companies.
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