Dubai · from AED 12,500

Meydan free zone company setup in Dubai

Meydan Free Zone pairs a prestigious Dubai address — minutes from Downtown and the Burj Khalifa — with one of the fastest digital setups in the emirate. It's a favourite of startups, freelancers and e-commerce founders who want a recognised Dubai license without the wait or the tower rent.

Dubai address, digital application

What founders choose Meydan for

Meydan Free Zone is in the Meydan district near Nad Al Sheba. Its Dubai address and digital application process are the main reasons it enters a shortlist for online and professional businesses. Consider it when you are:

  • An e-commerce or online business that wants a credible Dubai address behind the brand.
  • A freelancer or solo founder: consultants, creatives and professionals who bill clients directly.
  • A startup that values speed and a light-touch, digital-first setup.
  • Address-conscious: you want the Dubai prestige without Downtown-tower overheads.

Do not choose on the address alone. Compare Meydan's current activity list and visa package with IFZA. If a Dubai address is not commercially important, RAKEZ may deserve a place in the cost comparison.

What the Meydan file contains

We prepare the application and the connected immigration work:

  • Activity selection and trade-name reservation with Meydan
  • Digital license issuance and your company documents
  • Flexi-desk or office solution to match your visa package
  • Establishment card and residence visas (owner + staff)
  • Corporate bank account introduction and application support
  • Corporate tax and VAT registration where required

The digital application sequence

1

Free consultation

We confirm your activities and visa needs, and check whether Meydan's address-and-speed mix is the right fit for you.

2

Itemised proposal

Our fee, Meydan fees and the known Year-2 renewal items are shown separately.

3

License issued

Name reservation, digital application and your Meydan license and company documents — most of it online.

4

Visas & bank

Establishment card, residence and staff visas, then preparation of your UAE corporate bank account application.

How Meydan compares

Compare Meydan on more than location

The address is one factor. Activity fit, visa allocation, renewal cost and banking evidence belong in the same comparison; see our free-zones guide.

ZoneEmirateFromBest for
MeydanDubaiAED 12,500Startups, freelancers, e-commerce
IFZADubaiAED 12,900Consulting, trading, services
DMCCDubaiAED 35,000Commodities, crypto, trading
RAKEZRas Al KhaimahAED 6,000SMEs, industrial, trading
Answers

Questions founders ask about Meydan

How much does a Meydan free zone company cost?
A Meydan Free Zone license typically starts from around AED 12,500. The final cost depends on your activities and visa count. You get a fixed, itemised quote with government fees shown separately — and the renewal cost told to you up front.
Where is Meydan Free Zone located?
Meydan Free Zone is in the Meydan district of Dubai, near Nad Al Sheba and only minutes from Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa. It gives your company a recognised, prestigious Dubai address.
Is Meydan good for e-commerce and freelancers?
Yes. Meydan is popular with startups, freelancers and e-commerce businesses thanks to its fast digital setup, flexible activity list and strong Dubai address. Many online and service businesses register here.
How long does Meydan setup take?
Meydan is known for one of the quickest processes in Dubai — a license is often issued within 3 to 7 working days once documents are ready, and much of the process is handled digitally.
How many visas can I get with a Meydan company?
Meydan packages allow several residence visas depending on the tier you choose. We size the package to the number of visas you actually need so you're not paying for allocation you won't use.

Check whether the Meydan package fits

Send the proposed activities, owner details and visa count. We will confirm the current requirements and give you an itemised setup and renewal estimate.

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