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Meydan Free Zone

Fast, fully digital free zone in Dubai offering instant trade licenses (under 60 minutes), 100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, and a DET-approved mainland branch route. Located near Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, it covers all sectors except heavy industry. meydanfz.ae realestate.meydan.ae velare.ae

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Compare package prices meydanfz.ae
Licence-only total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
One-visa total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
Minimum share capital
not yet confirmed
No
Typical days to licence
not yet confirmed
unproven or unpublished

Packages, as published

Official rows come from the authority's own list. A row marked agent comes from a reseller because the authority does not publish that package, and it can contain a margin.

PackageLicenceVisasWorkspaceSetupRenewalKindSource
Standard License (0 visa)lowest published price on official website LLC-FZ 0 flexi desk AED 12,500 not yet confirmed official meydanfz.ae
Standard License (1 visa allocation)lowest published price on official website; renewal not stated LLC-FZ 1 flexi desk AED 14,350 not yet confirmed official meydanfz.ae
Fawri Instant Licenselowest published price on official website and press release LLC-FZ n/a flexi desk AED 15,000 not yet confirmed official meydanfz.ae
Promotions the authority advertises
  • Fawri instant license includes one complimentary amendment in the first year (source: zawya.com press release)

Fees, line by line

The figures our sum is built from. Only a proven fee is shown; the rest read not yet confirmed, and a reseller-only figure says so on its line.

RegistrationAED 0meydanfz.ae
LicenceAED 12,125meydanfz.ae
Establishment cardnot yet confirmedmeydanfz.ae
Immigration cardAED 2,000meydanfz.ae
Residence visa, per personAED 1,850meydanfz.ae
Medical and Emirates ID, per personAED 2,250meydanfz.ae
Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmednot paid upmeydanfz.ae
Name reservation (new)AED 500meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
License amendmentAED 2,000meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
License cancellationAED 2,000meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Additional business activityAED 1,000meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Shareholder >6 (per additional)AED 2,000meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Dedicated desk (per month)AED 3,500meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Shared office (per year)not yet confirmedmeydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Dedicated office (per year)not yet confirmedmeydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Meeting room (per month)AED 6,500meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Phone answering service (per year)not yet confirmedmeydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Bank account assistance (optional)AED 1,500meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Company stampAED 200meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Movement reportAED 300meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
UID number request & mergingAED 275meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Pick up & drop off document (within Dubai)AED 500meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Photo printingAED 50meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Dependent visa (new)AED 6,000meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Investor/partner dependent visa depositAED 3,000meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Late license renewal feeAED 500meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Late establishment card renewal (per month)AED 250meydanfz-links-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
Workspace
Shared desk (4-hour pass)not yet confirmedMeydan Free Zone · does not count for the visa quota · source
Dedicated desknot yet confirmedMeydan Free Zone · counts for the visa quota · source
Shared officenot yet confirmedMeydan Free Zone · counts for the visa quota · source
Dedicated officenot yet confirmedMeydan Free Zone · counts for the visa quota · source
Reseller prices seen against the official line
DXBStartnot quotedZone proforma 1 visasource
DXBStartnot quotedZone proforma 2 visassource
What a missing number means

The line stays visible and reads not yet confirmed. A figure the research records but the verification pass has not proven is never shown, and never becomes a zero.

Company and licence types

Company types
  • Free Zone Establishment
    1 individual or corporate shareholder
  • Free Zone Company
    2 to 50 shareholders (individual or corporate)
  • Branch of a Foreign Company
    Parent company only
Licence types
  • Trading License
    Import, export, distribution, and trading of goods. moet.gov.ae
  • Service License
    Professional services, consultancy, and service-oriented activities. meydanfz.ae
  • Industrial License
    Light manufacturing and industrial activities (heavy industry excluded). realestate.meydan.ae

How the authority processes it

Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.

  • step 1 · days gap
    Choose activity and package, submit application onlineApplicant
  • step 2 · days gap
    Pay application feeApplicant
  • step 3 · days gap
    Name reservation and security approvalAuthority
  • step 4 · days gap
    Sign corporate documents digitally (UAE Pass/biometric e-signature)Applicant
  • step 5 · days gap
    Provide third-party approval (if required for regulated activities)Applicant
  • step 6 · days gap
    Internal approval by Meydan Free Zone ManagementAuthority
  • step 7 · days gap
    Issuance of trade licenseAuthority
The authority's portal
NameMeydan Free Zone Portal
Who filespublic
Fully onlineYes
E-signatureUAE Pass or biometric e-signature. velare.ae
API or integrationNot mentioned in sources
Partner programmeAgents and partners can assist with setup (e.g., Velare, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai). velare.ae britishchamberdubai.com
Selling to the UAE mainland

Yes, with a DET permit (for 44 activities) or via a mainland branch route under DET Resolution 11/2025. Direct trading with mainland without a permit is not allowed. britishchamberdubai.com velare.ae

Corporate tax

0% corporate tax on qualifying income if the company meets Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) criteria (adequate substance, qualifying income from non-UAE/free zone entities, de minimis non-qualifying income ≤5% or amount not yet confirmedM). Otherwise, 9% on taxable income above amount not yet confirmed. All entities must register for corporate tax within 90 days of licensing and file annual returns. velare.ae

Documents the authority asks for

Individual shareholder
  • Passport copy
  • Passport-sized photograph
  • Proof of address
  • CV
  • Bank reference or 6-month bank statements
  • Business plan or summary
Corporate shareholder
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Certificate of Good Standing
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • Board Resolution authorizing UAE registration
  • Power of Attorney (if applicable)
  • Certificate of Incumbency

After the licence

Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.

Financial year
RuleFirst accounting period from incorporation, not exceeding 18 months; subsequent periods 12 months.source
First period, maximum monthsnot yet confirmedsource
Can choose the year endnot yet confirmedsource
Audit and financial statements
Audited accounts requiredYessource
Who mustAll companies registered in Meydan Free Zone must submit audited financial statements for licence renewal; additionally, Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) or companies with revenue >amount not yet confirmedM must under federal rules.source
Submission deadlineWithin 90 days of financial year-end, through Meydan+ portal.Within 90 days of financial year-end, through Meydan+ portal.source
Approved auditor listYessource
Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
NotesLate submission fines start at amount not yet confirmed per month. Audited statements are mandatory for licence renewal. Federal rules also require audited statements for QFZP or revenue >50M.source
VAT
Mandatory threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Voluntary threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Designated zonenot yet confirmedsource
NotesVAT registration mandatory if taxable supplies exceed amount not yet confirmed in 12 months; voluntary if over amount not yet confirmed. Returns filed quarterly (monthly if turnover >150M) within 28 days of period end. Standard rate 5%.source
Corporate tax
Registration deadlinenot yet confirmedsource
QFZP conditionsMust meet all conditions: core income-generating activities in Free Zone, adequate substance (assets, employees, operating expenditure), audited financial statements, arm's length principle and transfer pricing documentation, no election for standard CT.source
Return deadline9 months after end of tax period.9 months after end of tax period.source
Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
UBO, ESR and AML
UBO register requiredYessource
Where the UBO register is filednot yet confirmedsource
ESR statusNot mentioned in provided sources.source
AML / goAML registrationnot yet confirmedsource
Licence renewal
WhenAnnually on the anniversary of licence issuanceAnnually on the anniversary of licence issuancesource
RequirementsPayment of renewal fee; Submission of audited financial statements; Valid lease agreement; Immigration card renewalsource
Late penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Banking
Banks commonly usednot yet confirmedsource
Typical account opening daysnot yet confirmedsource
Minimum balance (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Pain pointsnot yet confirmedsource
Accounting records
RequiredYessource
Retention yearsnot yet confirmedsource
Standardnot yet confirmedsource
Annual obligations
Licence renewalAnnualAnnually before licence expiry datesource
Immigration card renewalAnnualWith licence renewalsource
Corporate tax return filingAnnualWithin 9 months of tax period endsource
Corporate tax paymentAnnualWithin 9 months of tax period endsource
VAT return filing (if registered)Annual28 days after tax period endsource
Submission of audited financial statementsAnnualWithin 90 days of financial year-endsource
UBO register creation and maintenanceAnnualWithin 60 days of incorporation, update within 15 days of changessource
Closing the company
Processnot yet confirmedsource
Cost (AED)not yet confirmedsource

How we file it

Internal view of the authority's channels and screens. It is what a filing integration has to work against, not a promise that the filing is live. integration source

Application channels
Direct online applicationhttps://www.meydanfz.ae/who can use: Any individual or businesslogin: Create account on Meydan portalFully digital process; Fawri instant license available in under 60 minutes.source
Channel Partner portalhttps://www.meydanfz.ae/channel-partnerwho can use: Approved channel partnerslogin: Partner login credentialsManage multiple client applications under one username; earn commissions.source
Agent or partner programme
Existsyes
NameChannel Partner Program
Feesnot yet confirmed
Commission or discountCommission paid on successful setups (percentage not specified)
How to applyOnline form at https://www.meydanfz.ae/channel-partner or email setup@meydanfz.ae
Contactsetup@meydanfz.ae
RequirementsSign Channel Partner Agreement; Submit copy of Trade License (or equivalent)
Screens inside the portal
  • step 1
    Choose business activityApplicantinputs: Business activity selection (up to 3 groups from 2,500+ options)
  • step 2
    Reserve company nameApplicantinputs: Proposed company name
  • step 3
    Submit documents and payApplicantinputs: Personal details, KYC informationuploads: Passport copy
  • step 4
    Receive trade licenseAuthority (automated issuance)
Formats, signatures, payment
Document formatsPassport copy (image or PDF); Passport-sized photographs (JPEG/PNG); Proof of address (PDF); Online application form
Signatures and identityE-signatures, digital identity verification (KYC), source of wealth checks, blockchain-secured portal.
PaymentOnline payment via portal (credit/debit card, other methods not specified).
Status trackingApplication status tracking via online portal; email notifications; dedicated Relationship Manager for mElite clients.
API or bulk filingNo public API; Channel Partner portal allows management of multiple client applications under a single partner login.
After the licence, onlineVisa allocation and processing; Bank account setup (Meydan Pay instant IBAN, traditional bank account assistance); Establishment card issuance

Automation risks

  • Compliance checks may require manual review
  • KYC and source of wealth verification could delay automated approval
  • Channel Partner agreement requires manual signing and submission of trade license copy

Open integration gaps

  • Official fee schedule not published on Meydan website; fees from agent guide (LinkedIn article)
  • Channel partner commission percentage not specified
  • Exact document format requirements not detailed
  • Payment methods not specified
  • No API documentation found

What we still do not know about Meydan Free Zone

The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.

Prices

  • Establishment card new fee not found in official price list; only late renewal penalty listed.
  • Investor/employee visa stamping fee not in official price list; agent DXBStart quotes amount not yet confirmed (investor) and amount not yet confirmed (employee).
  • Health insurance cost not provided by Meydan; mandatory but must be sourced externally.
  • Change of status fee (if applicant inside UAE) not in official list; agent quotes from amount not yet confirmed.
  • Renewal price for 1-visa allocation package not explicitly stated on official site.
  • Medical and Emirates ID actual government fees not separated from Meydan's service fee (amount not yet confirmed).
  • Share capital requirement for investor visa (amount not yet confirmed) mentioned only by agent, not in official materials.

Structure and process

  • Activity catalogue URL not provided in sources; count is 'over 2,500' from about-us page, while Fawri page mentions 1,800+ activities for instant license.
  • Portal URL not explicitly given; assumed to be accessible via main website.
  • Per-step typical processing days not specified; total standard track is 1 to 5 working days per Velare, so a midpoint of 3 days is used.
  • Exact payment methods and fee structure not covered in the provided sources.
  • Agent program details (how to become an agent) not available in the sources.

Compliance

  • Financial year: can_choose_year_end not specified.
  • Accounting records: standard (e.g., IFRS) not explicitly stated.
  • Corporate tax: registration deadline not provided.
  • VAT: designated_zone status for Meydan not confirmed.
  • UBO: filing location not specified.
  • ESR: no information on Economic Substance Regulations.
  • AML: goAML registration requirement not mentioned.
  • Annual obligations: licence renewal cost not given; corporate tax payment penalty is percentage-based, not fixed AED.
  • Visa and labour: no specific obligations found.
  • Banking: no information on banks, account opening, minimum balance, or pain points.
  • Deregistration: process and cost not available.

Sources

Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.

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Meydan Free Zone Licence Cost 2026: From amount not yet confirmed | DXBStarthttps://www.dxbstart.com/licensing/meydanread 2026-10-20
Business Setup in Dubai: Free Zone Company Formation, Fast & Easyhttps://www.meydanfz.ae/read 2026-10-20
Business Setup In Dubai Nowhttps://www.meydanfz.ae/business-setup-in-dubai-nowread 2026-10-20
Become a Channel Partner with Meydan Free Zone & Earn Rewards!https://www.meydanfz.ae/channel-partnerread 2026-10-20
Rules & Regulations - Licensing & Compliance | Meydan Free Zonehttps://www.meydanfz.ae/rules-regulationread 2026-10-20
Registers Company In United Arab Emirateshttps://www.moet.gov.ae/documents/20121/416990/meydan+Eng.pdfread 2026-10-20