Meydan Free Zone Company Setup, Dubai (2026)

Who Meydan Free Zone suits

Founders who want a central Dubai licence with minimal friction — consultants, e-commerce operators, agencies and holding-style operating companies that value speed and address over sector-specific infrastructure.

At a glance

Emirate	Dubai
Typical activities	Consulting, e-commerce, media and marketing, general trading, professional services
Foreign ownership	100%
Indicative entry cost	From roughly AED 5,750 per year for entry-level packages; higher with visas and upgraded facilities
Corporate Tax	0% on qualifying income if QFZP conditions are met, otherwise 9% above AED 375,000

On pricing: free-zone authorities revise packages regularly and quotes change with activity, visa count and facility type. Figures here are indicative 2026 market ranges to help you compare — we confirm the live quote with the authority before you commit, with government fees shown separately from our fee.

Strengths

Recognisable Dubai address, which matters commercially with some clients
Digital-first application process with quick turnaround
Flexible package structure suited to small teams
Flexi-desk arrangements satisfy the office requirement

Trade-offs to weigh

Package pricing sits slightly above the cheapest northern-emirate zones
Activity list is broad but should still be checked against your specific model
Visa allocations are package-dependent — size this before you buy

0% is conditional: a free-zone company pays 0% Corporate Tax only on qualifying income while it meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions — adequate substance, qualifying activities, transfer-pricing compliance, and non-qualifying revenue within the lower of 5% of revenue or AED 5 million. Breaching them means 9% for that period plus disqualification for the following four tax periods. Read the conditions →

How we set it up

We check that Meydan Free Zone actually permits your activity and gives you the visa count you need, confirm the live package price with the authority, handle name reservation, application and licence issue, then move straight into establishment card, visas, corporate bank account preparation and Corporate Tax and VAT registration.

Not sure this is the right zone? We compare it against the alternatives on our free zone setup page — the cheapest licence is rarely the right one if it blocks your bank account or caps your visas.

Frequently asked questions

It suits founders who want a Dubai address and a fast, low-friction process. If minimising cost matters more than location, northern-emirate zones are cheaper; if you need sector infrastructure such as commodities or logistics, a specialist zone fits better.

Yes — that is one of its main attractions compared with cheaper zones in other emirates, and it can matter when clients or partners assess where you are based.

Free-zone licences can be issued within days once documents are complete and approvals are clear. The realistic constraint on going fully operational is usually the bank account, not the licence.

Meydan Free Zone Company Setup