Meydan Free Zone Business Setup Cost 2026: The Honest Breakdown

Meydan Free Zone business setup cost in 2026: the honest breakdown

Meydan Free Zone gives you a prestigious Dubai address at a surprisingly reasonable price, which is why it has become a favourite with consultants, agencies and e-commerce sellers. Setup is fast, the paperwork is light, and a Meydan licence looks credible on invoices and to banks. Framed honestly, most first-year setups sit somewhere between roughly AED 12,500 and AED 25,000, depending on your visa count, chosen activities and office option.

What you actually pay (2026)

Your all-in cost is the sum of a few moving parts. Here is where it goes, with honest ranges:

• Trade licence: typically from around AED 12,500 for an entry package, climbing as you add activities and visa quota.
• Visa allocation: budget roughly AED 3,500–5,500 per visa once you include the process, medical, Emirates ID and stamping.
• Flexi-desk / office: entry packages usually include a flexi-desk or virtual arrangement; a dedicated office pushes the total higher.
• Establishment card: your company immigration file, generally a few hundred up to around AED 2,000.
• Immigration / e-channel card: a smaller recurring cost tied to your visa file.

The figure most agents conveniently skip is the Year-2 renewal. A Meydan licence and its visas are annual, so what you pay again next year is just as important as the opening cost. Meydan renewals are usually fair, but you should always see that number in writing before signing.

Who Meydan is right for

• Consultants and agencies who want a strong Dubai address without a DMCC-level bill.
• E-commerce and online sellers who need a quick, low-friction licence.
• Owners who want prestige and speed but still care about keeping year-one cost sensible.
• Founders who expect to deal with banks or corporate clients who notice the address on your paperwork.

Meydan vs the alternatives

Meydan gives you a more prestigious Dubai footprint than a Sharjah or RAK free zone, at a price that still undercuts DMCC comfortably. Against IFZA it is very close on cost, so the choice often comes down to which package and address suits you better. If you only care about the lowest possible number and not the Dubai location, RAKEZ or SPC will be cheaper, but you lose the Meydan brand and address.

Ranges are a guide, not a quote. Use our free cost calculator for your exact all-in number, or WhatsApp us for a straight answer: +971 54 332 2846.

FAQs

How much does Meydan setup really cost?

Most owners pay from around AED 12,500 to AED 25,000 in year one, depending on how many visas you need and which activities and office option you choose. An entry, low-visa package sits at the bottom of that range. We will confirm your exact all-in figure before you commit to anything.

Does Meydan include visas?

Meydan packages come with a visa quota, but each visa is a separate cost of roughly AED 3,500–5,500 once you add the medical, Emirates ID and stamping. You decide how many visas you actually take, so you are not paying for allocation you will not use.

What is the Year-2 renewal cost for Meydan?

Your Meydan licence and visas renew every year, and renewals are generally fair relative to setup. The exact figure depends on your package and active visa count. This is the number rivals often hide, so ask us and we will put it in writing before you pay.