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Explore a Dubai free zone setup with a focus on your activity, ownership and operating needs. MNK helps organise the comparison and clarify what the selected package covers.
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About Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone is positioned as a Dubai-based free zone for modern entrepreneurs and international businesses. It is especially attractive for clients who want a Dubai license with a professional image, flexible business activities, and a streamlined incorporation process.
The authority offers a range of commercial and professional activities. Confirm the exact activity code, permitted scope and any additional approvals against its current directory.
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Meydan Free Zone Quick Facts
Activities: Check the authority’s current activity directory and any additional approvals.
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Why Choose Meydan Free Zone?
Meydan Free Zone can be a good option for investors who want a Dubai-based free zone license with a broad activity list and a modern setup process. It is particularly attractive for service businesses, consultants, online businesses, and companies that want a Dubai presence without immediately committing to a mainland structure.
It may also suit businesses that need a professional Dubai license for invoicing, bank account applications, visa eligibility, and regional operations.
However, choosing Meydan should still be based on the business model. The activity on the license must match the actual services or products the company will provide.
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Meydan Business Activities
Meydan Free Zone is suitable for a wide variety of business activities, including:
Because Meydan has a wide activity list, it can be tempting to choose a broad activity quickly. However, proper activity selection is important for banking, corporate tax, invoicing, and compliance.
- Management consultancy
- Marketing services
- IT consultancy
- Software services
- E-commerce
- General trading
- Professional services
- Commercial trading
- Digital marketing
- Project management
- Media-related activities
- Business consultancy
- Online services
- Import and export
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Meydan License Types
Meydan Free Zone license categories may cover consultancy, commercial, service, trading, and professional activities. The right license depends on what the company will actually do.
Common options may include:
The right structure should be decided before applying, especially if the client needs visas, bank account opening, or future activity expansion.
- Consultancy License
- Service License
- Commercial License
- Trading License
- General Trading License
- E-commerce-related License
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Meydan Free Zone Company Formation Cost
Meydan company formation cost depends on:
The authority offers a range of commercial and professional activities. Confirm the exact activity code, permitted scope and any additional approvals against its current directory.
- Selected license activity
- Number of shareholders
- Number of visa allocations
- Office or workspace requirement
- Immigration file
- Establishment card
- Name approval
- External approvals, if applicable
- Corporate tax and bookkeeping support
- Bank account assistance
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Meydan Visa and Banking Support
Meydan companies may be eligible for UAE residence visas depending on the selected package and free zone requirements. After license issuance, the company may also apply for a UAE corporate bank account.
Bank account approval is not automatic. Banks will review the business activity, shareholder background, source of funds, expected transactions, company documents, and business model.
MNK Business Group helps clients prepare a stronger banking file so the company is easier to explain to banks.
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Corporate Tax and Bookkeeping
Meydan companies should maintain proper accounting records and assess their corporate tax position. UAE free zone companies may qualify for 0% corporate tax only if the conditions for Qualifying Free Zone Persons are met. Otherwise, taxable income may be subject to 9%.
MNK Business Group can support Meydan companies with corporate tax registration, bookkeeping, VAT assessment, accounting records, and tax filing guidance.
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How MNK Business Group Can Help
We assist with:
- Meydan activity consultation
- License package selection
- Company name guidance
- Document preparation
- Application submission
- Visa process
- Bank account preparation
- Corporate tax registration
- Bookkeeping and accounting
- Renewals and amendments
FAQQuestions founders
Questions founders
actually ask.
Is Meydan Free Zone in Dubai?+
Yes, Meydan Free Zone is a Dubai-based free zone. How do I check whether my activity is available?
Is Meydan suitable for consultancy businesses?+
Yes, it can be suitable for consultancy, service, digital, and professional businesses, depending on the selected activity.
Can a Meydan company apply for visas?+
Yes, visa eligibility depends on the selected package and free zone requirements.
Primary sourcesCheck the authority,
Check the authority,
not the rumour.
We use official guidance to frame the conversation. Requirements, fees and approval conditions can change, so confirm the current authority position for your activity before filing.
Next step
Make the next decision with the full picture.
Share your activity, ownership, visa needs and target timeline. MNK can compare the route and prepare a current itemised scope.