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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.
About This Page
Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team |
Last reviewed: July 2026 |
Data sources:Pricing Methodology
Pricing uses available authority material, public package data and internally reviewed evidence; quote-based rows require current confirmation.
Referral relationships may support quote fulfilment, but they do not control editorial rankings. Read our partner disclosure.
Dubai address-focused startups, consultants, digital businesses and entrepreneurs.
The Regular business license configuration matches your activity, visa and facility requirements.
You have compared the current renewal evidence, banking readiness and excluded costs before committing.
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
AED 12,500 regular licenseVerified official price
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Meydan Free Zone Cost Table
Cost item
Amount or status
Included?
Notes
Confidence
Source type
Year 1 package
AED 12,500 regular license
See package inclusions below
Applies only to the named package and configuration. Confirm the exact activity before payment.
Verified official price
Official authority cost page/blog
Renewal
AED 12,500 planning renewal before add-ons
Package dependent
Do not assume a promotional Year 1 amount repeats unless the cited source supports the same renewal.
Indicative public price
Official authority cost page/blog
3-year planning total
AED 37,500 planning 3-year license cost before add-ons
Package dependent
Shown only where renewal evidence supports the calculation; otherwise a current renewal quote is required.
Facility allocation can affect visa eligibility, substance and renewal cost.
Verified official price
Official authority cost page/blog
Visa option
0 visas base; visa allocation add-on
Package dependent
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance, establishment card and status change may be separate.
Verified official price
Official authority cost page/blog
Registration / establishment card
See current package inclusions; confirm the itemised invoice
Package dependent
No universal amount is assumed. Confirm authority, immigration and registration components in writing.
Needs confirmation unless listed by the source
Official authority cost page/blog
What Is Included
Regular business license with up to three activity groups and flexi-desk/lease agreement according to Meydan public pages.
What Is Not Included
Visa allocations, dependent visas, optional mPlus services and office upgrades unless selected.
Banking Difficulty
Medium Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
0 visas base; visa allocation add-on Confirm whether allocation means eligibility or an issued visa, then budget establishment card, medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance separately unless included.
Hidden Costs
Additional activity groups, visa allocations and optional services can change the final calculator output.
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: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority cost page/blog. View our pricing and ranking methodology or report outdated information.
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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
Regular business license with up to three activity groups and flexi-desk/lease agreement according to Meydan public pages.
What is not included
Visa allocations, dependent visas, optional mPlus services and office upgrades unless selected.
Hidden-cost risk
Additional activity groups, visa allocations and optional services can change the final calculator output.
Banking difficulty
Medium
Best fit
Dubai address-focused startups, consultants, digital businesses and entrepreneurs.
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. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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