Meydan Free Zone Company Formation
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Meydan Free Zone sits in the heart of Dubai — inside the Meydan complex, minutes from Downtown and Dubai International Airport. It's one of the fastest, most digital free zones in the UAE: a trade licence in as little as 60 minutes on the Fawri track, 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, no minimum share capital, and 2,500+ activities you can combine on one multi-activity licence.
Legarithm handles the whole setup end to end — activity selection, the 360° digital portal, licence, visas, office solutions and bank-account introductions — plus 0% Qualifying Free Zone (QFZP) tax structuring. A UAE-registered corporate services provider, not a middleman.
Why set up your Meydan Free Zone company with Legarithm
A Meydan Free Zone licence is quick to get and easy to get wrong. The real value isn’t the 60-minute licence — it’s what sits under it: activities matched to your invoices, the mainland-vs-free-zone call, clean UBO and ESR filings, and a 0% QFZP tax position that actually holds up. That’s where a registered adviser earns their fee.
As a registered UAE corporate services provider with direct Meydan Free Zone access, we handle your licence, visas, banking and tax as one team — no sub-agents, one flat quote — and we’ll tell you honestly if another structure fits you better.
Key benefits of a Meydan Free Zone company
Speed, location, ownership and tax — here's what a Meydan setup gives founders.
Who Meydan Free Zone is best for
From solo consultants to e-commerce brands and Dubai-bound companies — find the profile that fits you.
Solo consultant or professional-services firm
You want a fast, low-friction central-Dubai licence with residency — issued in about an hour on Fawri.
E-commerce or digital brand
You want a Dubai address, an e-commerce licence and multi-activity flexibility, set up almost entirely online.
Trader or multi-sector business
You want to combine trade, consulting and media activities under one multi-activity licence.
Founder who values speed and location
You need a credible Dubai base quickly and don’t want to wait days for a licence.
International company opening a Dubai base
You want a branch or FZ-LLC in central Dubai with fast banking across 26+ partner banks.
We'll set up your Meydan company efficiently and in full legal compliance.
Licence, visas, banking and tax — handled end to end, compliant from day one.
Our experts guide you through the whole process — licence, visas, banking and tax — so your Meydan company is compliant and ready to operate from day one.
Meydan Free Zone licence types
Pick your licence and combine multiple activities from different sectors on one.
Commercial / Trading
For trading, import/export and distribution across permitted markets.
Professional / Consultancy
For consultants and service providers — management, IT, marketing and professional services.
Media
For creative and content businesses — advertising, production, publishing and digital content.
E-commerce
For online retail and marketplaces — online selling, drop-shipping and digital storefronts.
Freelance
A one-person permit for solo professionals in consulting, media, tech and creative fields.
Not sure which licence?
Tell us your activities and we’ll map them to the right Meydan licence.
Eligibility Criteria & Papers
Exactly what you need — documents, structures, visas and tax — in one place.
- Passport copy (all shareholders and managers)
- Passport-size photograph
- Proof of residential address
- UAE entry stamp / visa page if you are in the UAE
- Brief business plan / activity description
Meydan vs other UAE free zones
The common questions are ‘Meydan or IFZA?’ and how Meydan compares to a value zone like RAKEZ. Here’s the straight version.
| Factor | Meydan (Dubai) | IFZA (Dubai) | RAKEZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Central Dubai (Meydan) | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Licence speed | ~60 min (Fawri) | 5–7 days | 24h–7 days |
| Relative cost | Mid | Mid | Lowest |
| Address prestige | High (central Dubai) | High (Dubai) | Good |
| Investor visa | 2 years | 2 years | up to 3 years |
| Activities | 2,500+, multi-activity | Up to 3 on one licence | Combine on one licence |
| Visas per licence | Up to 6 | By package | By package |
| Industrial / warehousing | Limited | Limited | Yes — dedicated zones |
| Best for | Fast, central-Dubai setup for services & e-commerce | Dubai address, services, trade | Cost-led traders, consultants, industry |
*If speed and a central-Dubai address matter most, Meydan is the standout — a licence in about an hour with strong multi-activity flexibility. If you want the lowest cost or industrial capability, RAKEZ wins; IFZA sits close to Meydan on a Dubai (DSO) address. We recommend honestly based on your model.
Step-by-step Meydan setup roadmap
Five steps from legal form to a live bank account, with realistic timelines.
Licence in 60 Minutes
That's how fast your Meydan trade licence can be issued on the Fawri track when you start now with the Legarithm team — company ready to trade and bank in days, not weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Why choose Meydan Free Zone for your company?
Meydan Free Zone combines speed with a prime Dubai location: a trade licence in as little as 60 minutes, 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal tax, no minimum share capital and 2,500+ activities on one multi-activity licence. For consultants, e-commerce and service businesses that want a credible, central-Dubai base fast, Meydan Free Zone is one of the strongest free-zone choices in 2026.
Can I really get a Meydan licence in 60 minutes?
Yes — on the Fawri track for straightforward cases, an LLC trade licence can be issued in about an hour. Complex KYC or sensitive activities take longer; standard applications are typically 1–3 business days.
How much does a Meydan Free Zone licence cost in 2026?
Meydan Free Zone is priced by activity mix, number of visas and office. Rather than a misleading ‘from’ figure, we give you one flat, all-in quote — licence, establishment card, visas and our fee — after a 20-minute intake call. You can also model scenarios with the Meydan Free Zone cost calculator.
How many activities and visas can I have on one Meydan licence?
Meydan Free Zone supports 2,500+ activities and lets you combine several from different sectors (trade, consulting, media, e-commerce) on one multi-activity licence — with up to 6 residency visas per licence, depending on your package and office.
Is Meydan's corporate tax really 0%?
0% applies only to qualifying income when you meet the Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) conditions — substance, de-minimis limits, transfer pricing and audited accounts. Non-qualifying or mainland income is taxed at 9%.
Can a Meydan company sell to mainland UAE customers?
Yes — a free zone company can contract with mainland clients and invoice compliantly. For consumer-facing retail, your own mainland premises or importing goods to sell onshore, you’ll need extra structuring (a mainland branch or a distributor) and should expect customs/VAT.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Meydan company?
Yes. Meydan Free Zone works with 26+ partner banks and offers a simplified IBAN process. Approval depends on your business profile, nationality and source of funds — we prepare KYC thoroughly and make targeted introductions, though banks decide independently.
Who is Meydan not ideal for?
If you need warehousing, light manufacturing or industrial land at the lowest cost, a Northern-Emirates zone like RAKEZ fits better. Meydan also isn’t the route for a regulated financial licence (DIFC/ADGM), a VARA crypto licence, or direct B2C retail from your own mainland premises. We’ll tell you honestly if another setup suits your model.
Meydan or IFZA — which should I choose?
Both are Dubai free zones with 100% ownership and 0% personal tax. Meydan wins on speed (a licence in ~60 minutes) and a central-Dubai address with true multi-activity licensing; IFZA (Dubai Silicon Oasis) is close on cost and bank recognition. If speed and location matter most, choose Meydan.
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