Meydan Free Zone
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Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
About
Meydan Free Zone is a Dubai-based free-zone authority situated within the prestigious Meydan district, offering business licensing, visa sponsorship, and corporate services for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and international companies. Launched as part of the Meydan City development, the free zone provides a cost-effective gateway to Dubai's business ecosystem with packages that include trade licences, visa allocations, and flexible workspace options.
Meydan Free Zone is particularly popular with startups, e-commerce businesses, and consultancy firms thanks to its competitive pricing, fully digital onboarding process, and generous visa quotas relative to package cost. The zone supports general trading, professional services, e-commerce, and media activities among its 2,000+ available licence categories.
Services
- Free-zone trade licence with 2,000+ activity categories
- Employment visa, investor visa, and dependent visa sponsorship
- Freelance permits for independent professionals
- Virtual office, flexi-desk, and dedicated office solutions
- Corporate bank-account opening assistance
- Emirates ID and medical-fitness processing coordination
- Licence renewal, amendment, and upgrade services
- E-commerce licence packages with no physical-office requirement
Key Differentiators
- 100% foreign ownership with zero corporate and personal income tax
- Visa packages starting from 1 visa up to 15+ per licence
- Fully digital application — licence issued in as little as 48 hours
- Prestigious Meydan address enhancing business credibility
Credentials
- Established by the Government of Dubai — official free-zone authority
- Regulated under Dubai Free Zone Council oversight
- Part of the Meydan City master development by Meydan Group
Services Offered
Key services Meydan Free Zone provides for pro & visa services clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Meydan Free Zone
- An official Dubai free zone where you incorporate a company and sponsor UAE residence visas under its own authority (not via DET mainland).
- Established 2009 by Ruler's Decree, operating under the Government of Dubai.
- 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax and a Dubai address in Nad Al Sheba, near Downtown and Dubai International Airport.
- Over 2,500 business activities, including real estate, enabling SPVs/holding companies for Dubai property.
- Digital-first platform: FZ LLC entities and licences issued in as little as 20 minutes, with a 60-minute Fawri option.
- Visa allocation tied to office package, with investor, employee and dependant visas renewable every 2 years.
How Meydan Free Zone Works
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Choose licence & activities
Select a licence package and up to your permitted business activities from the 2,500+ available.
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Submit application
Apply online or walk in; the free zone issues the FZ LLC legal entity and trade licence.
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Allocate visas
Obtain your immigration establishment card and apply for investor, employee or dependant residence visas per your package.
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Set up & operate
Open a corporate bank account, take up a flexi-desk or office, and manage the company via the digital platform.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses and certifications are subject to renewal. Verify current status with the issuing authority before engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meydan Free Zone?
It is an official Dubai free zone, established in 2009 under the Government of Dubai, where you register a company (FZ LLC) and sponsor UAE residence visas under the zone's own authority rather than via the mainland Department of Economy and Tourism.
Can I set up a company to hold Dubai property here?
Meydan Free Zone permits over 2,500 business activities including real estate, so it is commonly used to form companies or holding structures. Whether a free-zone entity can directly own a specific freehold property depends on the developer and Dubai Land Department rules, so confirm the holding structure for your asset.
Does a Meydan Free Zone company give me a residence visa?
Yes. A company in the free zone can sponsor investor and employee residence visas. The number of visas you can allocate depends on the office/flexi-desk package you choose. Residence visas are issued by GDRFA Dubai / ICP.
How fast can a licence be issued?
The free zone states FZ LLC entities and licences can be issued in as little as 20 minutes, and it offers a "Fawri" instant licence advertised as issued in under 60 minutes.
Where is Meydan Free Zone located?
It is in Nad Al Sheba / Meydan City in Dubai, near Downtown Dubai and roughly 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Is a Golden Visa available through a property purchase instead?
Separately from company formation, the UAE offers a 10-year Golden Visa to investors who buy property worth at least AED 2 million; that route is administered by Dubai Land Department and GDRFA, independent of which free zone you use.
Can the company sponsor my family's residence visas?
Once you hold a residence visa through your Meydan Free Zone company, you can typically sponsor dependants (spouse and children) subject to GDRFA eligibility criteria.
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