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Compare Meydan Free Zone setup cost, visa options, activities, renewal fees, banking difficulty, hidden costs and best alternatives in UAE.
Starting Cost
From AED 12,500
Price Confidence
Verified official price
Source Type
Official authority cost page/blog
Last Reviewed
June 2026
Emirate
Dubai
Best For
Business Services, Sports & Lifestyle
Visa Options
Up to 6
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Key Activities
General Trading, E-commerce, Business Consulting, Professional Services, Technology & IT and more
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team |
Last reviewed: August 2026 |
Data sources:Pricing Methodology
Pricing uses available authority material, public package data and internally reviewed evidence; quote-based rows require current confirmation.
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Meydan Free Zone may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs. Starting cost is shown as From AED 12,500 with price status: Needs confirmation. Visa options: Up to 6. Office requirement: Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist Meydan Free Zone only after the named package, renewal, visa, office and banking checks match your activity, shareholder profile and budget. Request a current written quote before payment because authority packages, government fees and add-ons can change.
Meydan Free Zone Cost, Renewal & Source Notes
Emirate
Dubai
Starting cost
From AED 12,500
Price status
Needs confirmation
Visa options
Up to 6
Best for
Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs.
Banking access
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile
Setup time
Package and activity dependent
Office requirement
Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package.
Meydan Free Zone fits your emirate, activity and visa shortlist after the exact package is confirmed.
You want to compare named package inclusions, office requirements and renewal exposure before payment.
You can prepare a clean activity, shareholder and banking file before applying.
Avoid Meydan Free Zone if:
Avoid choosing on headline price alone without checking visas, establishment card, renewal and banking requirements.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.
Starting price
From AED 12,500Needs confirmation
This is a planning figure, not a guaranteed final government or authority fee. Request the current breakdown before choosing a package. UAE Freezone Compare does not charge you a service fee for quote support.
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Meydan Free Zone Cost Table
Cost item
Estimated amount
Included?
Notes
Confidence
License fee
From AED 12,500
Package dependent
Confirm activity and package scope before payment.
Needs confirmation
Registration fee
Indicative or bundled
Varies
May be bundled into year-one setup offers.
Quote-based
Establishment card
Indicative
Often separate
Required for most visa processing routes.
Quote-based
Flexi desk / office
Package dependent
Varies
Office allocation can affect visa options and renewals.
Needs confirmation
Investor or employee visa
Current quote required
Usually separate
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change may apply. Confirm the current visa route and authority/government components before payment.
Quote-based
Renewal fee
Current renewal quote required
No
Do not assume renewal equals the first-year license fee unless the authority or supporting evidence confirms it.
Quote-based
What Is Included
Trade license processing for eligible activities
Free zone registration or incorporation support
Basic authority documentation where included in package
What Is Not Included
Medical test, Emirates ID and health insurance
Bank account approval or guaranteed account opening
Mainland trading permissions, customs or external approvals
Banking Difficulty
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile. Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
Investor and employee visa availability depends on the license package, office allocation and free zone quota. Calculate medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance costs before comparing zones.
Hidden Costs
Establishment card and immigration file
Medical test, Emirates ID and visa stamping
Office/flexi desk upgrades and renewal increases
Activity approval, amendments and cancellation fees
Setup Timeline
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
Documents Required
Passport copy and contact details
Shareholder and manager information
Business activity description
Proof of address, CV or business plan if requested
No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing.
Can Meydan Free Zone support my activity?
Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees.
Will a bank account be easy?
Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval.
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Our free zone guides are prepared by the UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team and reviewed using public authority information, official package pages, available fee schedules, partner quotations, and manual research. Prices may change depending on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, and authority approval. Reviewed by UAE Business Setup Research Team. Last reviewed: June 2026. Price confidence: Needs confirmation. View our pricing and ranking methodology.
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Hiring and payroll readiness check
Meydan's own WPS guide says WPS is not a default requirement for Meydan Free Zone companies unless the business opts in, a contract requires it, or another route such as mainland operations changes the payroll obligation. Confirm the current route before hiring.
Hiring/payroll check
What to verify before hiring
Source confidence
WPS or payroll route
Confirm whether the selected route uses MOHRE/mainland WPS, a free-zone salary-transfer process, an optional or contract-led WPS route, payroll cards, or direct bank transfer.
Official and free-zone public guidance checked August 2026; route-specific confirmation required.
Employee visa and card sequence
Check establishment card, immigration file, company employment card, Permanent Identity Card, employee visa and payroll registration sequence for the selected authority.
Authority process varies; no universal timeline or approval is assumed.
Payroll/payment provider
Verify whether salaries will be paid through a bank, exchange house, salary-card provider or ordinary transfer, and ask for any provider fees in writing.
Indicative planning note; provider fees are quote-based.
Banking and KYC documents
Prepare trade licence, establishment card where applicable, employee records, salary file, UBO details, contracts, invoices and source-of-funds evidence.
Document checklist only; bank approval is never guaranteed.
Cost and timing
Request a current quote before payment. Do not treat a licence fee as an all-in hiring, establishment-card, payroll, visa, insurance or banking total.
Requires current authority, bank or payroll-provider confirmation.
Transfer, redomiciliation or close-and-reopen check
Meydan publishes guidance for moving an existing free-zone company to Meydan. Verify current eligibility, NOC, exit certificate, activity, ownership, visa and establishment-card requirements before assuming transfer is better than a fresh setup.
Route check
What to verify before acting
Source confidence
Eligibility to continue or redomicile
Confirm whether the origin jurisdiction allows continuance, whether the destination authority accepts the entity type, and whether solvency, good-standing, shareholder-resolution and registrar evidence are required.
Official ADGM, DMCC, JAFZA and Meydan source context checked August 2026; route approval still requires authority confirmation.
Transfer versus new company
Compare legal-entity continuity against a controlled close-and-reopen route. Check active contracts, bank facilities, tax registrations, supplier portals, employees, visas and whether a new licence would require fresh KYC.
Planning framework only; UFZC does not assume bank, contract or tax continuity.
Exit clearances
Ask the current authority for outstanding dues, lease or facility termination, visa cancellation, customs, telecoms, utilities, establishment card, immigration file and NOC requirements before starting the move.
Authority-specific; no universal fee, clearance list or timeline is assumed.
Destination package fit
Reconfirm activity wording, shareholder structure, office or flexi-desk requirement, visa quota, establishment-card process and banking documentation under the new authority.
Requires current destination-authority package review.
Cost and timing decision
Request itemised current quotes for both routes: transfer or continuance, and close old entity plus new setup. Include overlap costs, cancellation, amendments, visas, banking, office and document legalisation where relevant.
Quote-based unless the specific authority route publishes current fees for the exact transaction.
Before choosing a Dubai free-zone package, compare Meydan against adjacent UFZC routes for activity fit, current quote assumptions, visas, banking readiness and total first-year cost.
Meydan Free Zone setup questions to verify before a quote
Meydan Free Zone is often shortlisted by Dubai-focused founders, but the right package depends on activity approval, licence term, visa plan, address needs, renewal exposure, banking readiness and the current authority quote.
When is Meydan Free Zone a strong fit?
Meydan Free Zone can be a strong fit for founders who want a Dubai free-zone route, digital setup flow, flexible activity planning and a package to compare against IFZA, SPC, SHAMS, Ajman and RAKEZ options.
What should I verify before choosing Meydan Free Zone?
Verify the exact activity, licence duration, package inclusions, visa allocation, establishment card, address or workspace route, renewal amount and any current promotion before relying on a headline price.
Is Meydan Free Zone banking guaranteed?
No. UAE bank approval depends on the bank, business activity, shareholder profile, source-of-funds evidence, contracts, invoices, website, expected transactions and compliance review. Treat banking support as preparation, not approval.
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
Free Zone
Package
Year 1 Cost
Renewal Cost
3-Year Total
Visa Option
Office / Flexi Requirement
Year 1 Confidence
Source Type
Conflict Status
Last Reviewed
Meydan Free Zone
Regular business license
AED 12,500 regular license Confidence: Verified official price
AED 12,500 planning renewal before add-ons Confidence: Indicative public price
AED 37,500 planning 3-year license cost before add-ons Confidence: Indicative public price
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed June 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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