Meydan Free Zone

Meydan Free Zone · Dubai · regulator Meydan Free Zone Authority · Civil law

Centrally located Dubai free zone offering fully digital, fast trade-licence setup from AED 12,500 with 2,500+ activities.

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Licence cost

Fawri instant licence

AED 15,000/yr (issued < 60 min)

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Standard digital trade licence (zero visa)

AED 12,500/yr (licence + registration)

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Visa cost

Per residence visa

~AED 4,500 all-in

Pay-as-you-go; no fixed official figure.

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Minimum capital

Minimum share capital

No paid-up capital required

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Timeline

Licence issuance

~24 hours (Fawri < 60 min)

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Activities

Popular activities

E-commerce, general trading, consultancy, software, media (up to 3 groups/licence)

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Needs separate approval

Certain engineering activities need third-party approval — fire-safety & general facilities engineering consultancy need pre-licence approval (Dubai Civil Defence / Municipality); building & industrial-installation inspection need post-licence approval.

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Setup steps

Select activities & reserve name

Up to 3 activity groups

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Submit KYC & pay

Passport copy + KYC online

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Licence issuance

Standard < 24h; Fawri < 60 min

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