Dubai · self-registration verified
Register a Meydan company yourself.
A fully digital Dubai free zone — name reservation to licence without leaving your desk. You can apply directly — no formation agent required.
What Meydan's own site saysOfficial site states setup is "fully online from anywhere in the world" across four founder-led steps, with every process and payment remote.Read the source Checked 2026-07-29
Who Meydan suits
- Consultancies and service companies
- Founders outside the UAE
- Fast, fully remote setup
Step by step
Registering with Meydan
- 01
Check you can self-register
Official site states setup is "fully online from anywhere in the world" across four founder-led steps, with every process and payment remote.
- 02
Prepare your details
Three trade-name options, your activity, owners and visa count — our wizard walks you through each one and saves as you type.
- 03
Get your documents ready
Passport copies, photos and proof of address for every owner. The portal gives you a tick-list.
- 04
Apply on Meydan
Submit directly on Meydan Free Zone's own portal using your prepared pack. You stay in control — nobody files on your behalf.
Documents
What you'll need to hand
The near-universal list across self-serve free zones. Your portal checklist tracks these per owner.
Passport copyper owner
Clear colour scan of the photo page, valid at least 6 months.
Passport-size photographper owner
Recent, white background, face clearly visible.
UAE visa / entry stampper owner
Only if you are already in the UAE — residence visa or entry stamp page.
Emirates IDper owner
Only if you already hold UAE residency.
Proof of addressper owner
A utility bill or bank statement from the last 3 months.
Three trade-name options
In order of preference. Avoid religious terms, country names and any implication of regulated activity.
Short business description
A few lines on what you'll actually do — some zones ask for this at pre-approval.
Worth knowing
Meydan specifics
- Choose your activities before reserving the trade name — activity choice drives the licence type.
- Payment and document signing are completed inside Meydan's own portal.
Prepare your Meydan application — free.
The wizard saves as you type, checks what's missing, and gives you a submission pack for Meydan's own portal. Free for the first 100 founders.
FAQ
Meydan questions
Can I register a Meydan company without an agent?
Yes. Official site states setup is "fully online from anywhere in the world" across four founder-led steps, with every process and payment remote. That means you can apply directly rather than paying a formation agent's fee. Confirm current requirements on their official site before paying anything.
What documents does Meydan need?
Expect a passport copy, passport-size photograph and proof of address for each owner, plus three trade-name options and a short description of your activity. If an owner already holds UAE residency, their visa page and Emirates ID are usually needed too.
How much does a Meydan licence cost?
Meydan Free Zone prices packages by activity and visa quota, so the figure depends on what you need — get a quote directly from them. StartedUp doesn't mark up or resell their fees; our portal is AED 99, free for the first 100 founders.
Does StartedUp submit the application for me?
No. Meydan accepts applications from founders directly, so you submit on their portal. We prepare and check everything first, then track your licence and renewal dates.
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