Company formation in Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone offers a central Dubai registered address without the cost of a leased office — a popular structure for consultants, trading companies and founders who want a Dubai licence with a lean footprint. TCC's own office is at The Meydan Hotel, so this is a zone we work in every week.
Ask about a Meydan setup
Leave your name and WhatsApp number — we will send an indicative budget and the licence route that fits your activity.
Who Meydan suits
Meydan is a good balance between address quality and cost. It gives you a Dubai registration in a recognised district, an efficient online process, and no requirement for physical premises at entry level. It suits consultancies, trading entities, digital businesses and holding structures. Businesses that need warehouses or industrial space should look at RAKEZ instead.
Meydan at a glance
Indicative figures based on recent TCC mandates. Confirmed for your case in consultation.
| First-year budget | from AED 15,000 (licence, authority fees and TCC fee) |
|---|---|
| With one residence visa | from AED 22,000 including establishment card and visa processing |
| Licence types | Commercial, service, consultancy and holding |
| Ownership | 100% foreign ownership |
| Workspace | No physical office required at entry level; registered address included |
| Address | Meydan, Nad Al Sheba — central Dubai |
| Annual renewal | from AED 13,000 depending on package and visas |
All amounts are indicative ranges in AED. Authority charges and package contents change — final figures are confirmed with the authority before you commit.
Typical Meydan activities
Mandates we run most often in this zone.
- Management and business consultancy
- General trading and commodity intermediation
- IT, software and digital services
- Marketing, events and media services
- Investment and holding activities
- Professional services with international clients
Meydan or IFZA?
Both are cost-efficient Dubai-linked options without a mandatory leased office. Meydan carries a central Dubai address in a well-known district; IFZA typically prices slightly lower and has a very broad activity list. The right answer usually comes down to your activity list and how your clients read the address — we compare both against your actual case before you pay anything.
What TCC handles
- Activity and package selection for your business model
- Name reservation, application filing and authority liaison
- Licence issue and corporate documentation
- Establishment card, residence visas, medical and Emirates ID coordination
- Corporate Tax and VAT registration where required
- Accounting and PRO support after incorporation
- Bank account preparation and introductions
Estimate your setup budget
Build an indicative first-year and renewal budget in two minutes — jurisdiction, visas, workspace and support included.
Meydan Free Zone — frequently asked questions
Indicatively from AED 15,000 in the first year without visas, and from around AED 22,000 with one residence visa, including our professional fee.
No physical office is required at entry level — the licence includes a registered address. Office and desk options exist if you want them or need a larger visa quota.
Yes. Meydan Free Zone is located in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, which means a central Dubai registered address for your company.
Yes, for shareholders and employees, subject to the package and the standard immigration process. We coordinate every step.
Yes, accounts are opened regularly, with the usual compliance scrutiny of the business model and client base. Approval always rests with the bank.
Activities can generally be amended during the licence period or at renewal, subject to authority approval. We handle the filings.
Discuss your requirement with a senior adviser
A short call is usually enough to establish the right route and what it will involve.