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Meydan Free Zone (Meydan FZ)

Non-resident and solo founders who want a fully online Dubai licence with visas optional.

Emirate
Dubai
Run by
Meydan Free Zone (part of Meydan Group)
Established
2009
Licence types
Trading, Services, Professional, Manufacturing
Office options
Flexi-desk, Office
Set up remotely
Yes
Published entry price
AED 12,500
Digital trade licence with flexi-desk and up to 3 activity groups, 0 visas (visas, immigration card and other services extra)

What Meydan FZ is known for

  • Fully online setup
  • Non-resident licence
  • Fawri instant licence (about 60 minutes)
  • Flexi-desk included

Worth knowing

Meydan's own FAQ says a first investor visa adds roughly AED 7,850 on top of the AED 12,500 licence. It offers a separate non-resident licence aimed at founders who will not live in the UAE.

Before you choose Meydan FZ

Check three things with the zone directly: whether your exact business activity is on its list, how many visas your office option allows, and the full year-one cost including the establishment card and visa fees. Our year-one cost guide shows what to add up.

UAE Free Zone is an independent information website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by Meydan Free Zone (part of Meydan Group), the UAE Government or any emirate. Official source: meydanfz.ae/.

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