Meydan Free Zone Company Formation 2026 – Cost, Licence & Packages
Meydan Free Zone is one of Dubai’s fastest and most popular free zones for startups and SMEs — a fully digital setup, an instant licence, a prestigious Nad Al Sheba (central Dubai) address, and all-in packages that bundle a virtual office. Dubai Business Services sets up your Meydan company quickly and picks the package that actually fits your plan.
Why Meydan
- 100% foreign ownership and 0% personal income tax
- Fast, fully online incorporation — licence often within a few working days
- 1,500+ business activities: consulting, trading, e-commerce, media, tech, holding
- Prime central-Dubai address with virtual-office packages
- Eligible for investor visas and family sponsorship
- Corporate bank-account introductions and a credible brand address
What You Can Do
Meydan suits consultants, e-commerce sellers, agencies, holding structures and service businesses that want a credible Dubai base without a large office cost. You can combine multiple compatible activities on one licence.
Packages & Cost — What Drives the Price
Meydan is sold as all-in annual packages. Your total depends on three things: the number of activities, whether you include a visa allocation (zero-visa packages are cheapest; add visas as you grow), and the office option (virtual office vs a physical desk/office). Add-ons like extra visas, e-channel/immigration setup and the establishment card affect the final figure. DBS quotes the tiers side by side and recommends the leanest one that covers your plan — then you scale up only when you need to.
Meydan vs Other Zones
Meydan competes with IFZA, SPC and RAKEZ on price and speed. Meydan’s edge is the central-Dubai address and slick digital process; RAKEZ suits industrial/warehouse needs; SPC adds a Sharjah dual-licence; IFZA is a broad low-cost all-rounder. DBS compares them for your specific activity and visa needs.
Process
- Choose activities and package with DBS
- Reserve the name and submit documents
- Licence issuance and establishment card
- Investor visa, medical and Emirates ID
- Corporate bank account opening
Why DBS
DBS matches your activities to the cheapest compliant Meydan package, handles the digital application, arranges your visa and bank introduction, and flags any add-on before it hits your invoice — so you launch fast with no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is Meydan setup? Often a few working days once documents are ready.
Do I need an office? No — packages include a virtual office/flexi-desk; add a physical desk only if you need more visas.
Can I get a visa? Yes, Meydan companies are visa-eligible; DBS processes it and family sponsorship.
Can I open a bank account? Yes — DBS arranges corporate bank-account introductions.
Meydan or IFZA? Both are strong low-cost zones; DBS compares them for your activities and visa count.