Meydan free zone company formation
A Central Dubai Address.
A Digital-First Setup.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
Meydan Free Zone suits e-commerce, services and media businesses that want a Dubai free zone company with a largely online setup process.
Licence packages from AED 12,500
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why meydan
A Dubai free zone
designed for remote founders.
Meydan Free Zone sits in central Dubai and runs much of its application process online, which suits founders setting up from abroad. It covers a broad range of commercial and professional activities.
Get Your Setup Plan →Central.
Digital.
Flexible.
Dubai.
Who meydan suits
Meydan is often the right fit for.
If Meydan isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
E-commerce Founders
Online stores and digital trading
Service Businesses
Consulting and agencies
Media & Creative
Content, events and marketing
Remote Founders
Setting up from outside the UAE
Your meydan setup
From your Meydan licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing a Meydan company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- Meydan licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Workspace upgrades
- 03
E-commerce & Digital
For online businesses selling across borders.
- E-commerce activity review
- Payment gateway readiness
- VAT registration check
- Banking coordination
- Mainland access options
Licence & structure
Which Meydan licence?It depends on your activities.
Meydan issues licences for commercial and professional activities, and related activities can often sit on one licence. Your visa allocation depends on the package and workspace. We confirm the right combination before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Activity Combination
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Workspace
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
How meydan compares
Meydan alongside two alternatives.
| Meydan Free Zone (this zone) | IFZA | Shams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Known for | Digital-first setup in central Dubai | Flexible packages across many activities | Media and creative licences |
| Typical fit | E-commerce, services, media | Consulting, trading, holding | Freelancers, media, small agencies |
| Workspace options | Flexi-desk to offices | Flexi-desk to dedicated space | Flexi-desk |
| Remote setup | Often possible | Often possible | Often possible |
We're accredited across these zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your Meydan licence
is the start of the journey.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into Meydan.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and sales channels.
Step 2: Advise
Meydan confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, documents and Meydan licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, visa changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
Meydan setup,
answered.
How much does a Meydan Free Zone company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 12,500. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is Meydan Free Zone?
A Dubai free zone in the Meydan district that licenses commercial and professional businesses, with much of the process online.
Can I set up a Meydan company from abroad?
Incorporation can often be completed remotely. You'll need to be in the UAE for visa medicals and biometrics, and banks may ask to meet you.
Is Meydan good for e-commerce?
It's a common choice for online businesses. We check that your exact activities and payment setup fit before you apply.
Do I need a physical office?
Many founders start with a flexi-desk. Larger visa needs may call for an office.
How many visas can a Meydan company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does a Meydan company pay corporate tax?
It's within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions are met, and other income at 9%.
Meydan insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is Meydan right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether Meydan fits, or which zone does.
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