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Meydan Free Zone company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Central Dubai free zone option for consultants, startups, e-commerce, and professional services. Meydan Free Zone provides a central Dubai address near Downtown and Business Bay. It is popular for founders who want Dubai positioning, flexible activities, and a simple digital setup flow without committing to a large office.

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Meydan Free Zone free zone overview

Meydan Free Zone provides a central Dubai address near Downtown and Business Bay. It is popular for founders who want Dubai positioning, flexible activities, and a simple digital setup flow without committing to a large office.

Official authority details

AuthorityMeydan Free Zone Authority
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LocationMeydan, Dubai
Official websitewww.meydanfz.ae/

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Meydan, Dubai

Nearby access: Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai International Airport

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Industries supported

  • Consulting
  • E-commerce
  • Trading
  • Technology
  • Marketing
  • Professional services

Business activities

  • Management consultancy
  • Digital marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Trading
  • IT services
  • Event management

License types

  • Commercial
  • Professional
  • Media
  • E-commerce

Visa eligibility

Depends on selected package and facility

Office solutions

Flexi desk and office solutions

Warehousing options

Not a primary warehouse free zone

Company setup process

  1. Initial consultation and activity mapping
  2. Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
  3. Document submission and KYC review
  4. License issuance and facility agreement
  5. Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations

Required documents

  • Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
  • Passport-size photo and contact details
  • Proposed trade name and business activity list
  • Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
  • Corporate documents for company shareholders
  • Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities

Setup timelines

2 to 7 working days is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.

Approximate pricing

AED 12,500 to AED 30,000+ typical starting range. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.

Advantages

  • Central Dubai brand value
  • Fast digital setup
  • Good for services
  • Flexible activity range
  • Modern investor journey

Disadvantages

  • Not industrial focused
  • Limited warehouse relevance
  • Banking depends on substance and business model

Nearby airports and ports

Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai International Airport

Contact information

For direct authority information, visit Meydan Free Zone official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.

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Frequently asked questions

Most standard applications take a few working days to several weeks depending on the authority, activity approvals, documents, and facility type.

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