Meydan Free Zone

Meydan Free Zone: digital company formation in Dubai

Meydan Free Zone is a free economic zone in Dubai that registers companies and issues trade licences to founders setting up a business in the emirate. Its proposition centres on a fully remote process: the zone describes itself as the world's only fully integrated digital free zone, with every process and payment handled remotely through a platform available around the clock.

The entry package for Dubai company formation is priced from AED 12,500 and includes a flexi-desk workspace, up to three activity groups under one licence, banking support and the option to add visas only when the business needs them. The zone states that a company can be opened online within 24 hours.

Fawri, the instant licence

For founders who need to trade immediately, Meydan Free Zone offers Fawri, an instant business licence issued in under 60 minutes and fully online, with no paperwork. The service starts from AED 15,000, allows the holder to start operating the same day, and includes a money-back commitment if the licence is delayed.

Licence features and mainland access

• MoFA-approved LLC licence, described as recognised worldwide and accredited by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
• More than 2,500 business activities across any industry, with three activity groups permitted under a single licence in any combination.
• 0% corporate tax on qualifying income.
• Option to lease office space on the Dubai mainland with no restrictions and obtain an NOC to operate there with DET approval, without a separate mainland licence.
• Guaranteed business bank account with an IBAN and access to more than 26 local and international banking partners and fintech brands.
• A non-resident licence that allows launching a UAE-licensed business and accessing non-resident banking without relocating to or visiting the UAE.
• 15% discount on multi-year licences.

Supporting services and activity categories

Beyond incorporation, the zone groups its offering into several service lines: Meydan Plus for startups, mCore for growth solutions by business size, mResidency for investor, employee and family residency, mAssist for staffing, security, facilities and support operations, and mAccounting for financial compliance. Licences are organised across trade categories including administrative, healthcare services, agriculture, ICT, sewerage, art, maintenance, trading, education, manufacturing, transportation, F&B and rentals, professional, waste collection, financial, real estate and power.

The site also provides free tools for planning: a cost calculator that breaks down setup costs by activities, visas and preferences, and a company name check for availability and compliance. A relocation section addresses founders moving from the UK, Italy, the USA, France, China, Germany, Russia, India and South Africa, and a channel partner programme includes a dedicated partner portal and authorised city partners.

Reputation and client feedback

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