The base rate starts at AED 12,500 and already includes a flexi-desk and up to three activity groups from a catalogue of 2,500+ options. The LLC licence is approved by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and accredited by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, and through an NOC with DET approval a company can rent an office and operate on the mainland.
Why businesses choose MFZ
Meydan Free Zone brings together the arguments you usually have to hunt for across different zones: speed, price and banking support. Here is what gives residents an edge from day one.
- A licence from AED 12,500 a year — including a flexi-desk and up to three activity groups
- Fawri: a licence issued in 60 minutes from AED 15,000, with a money-back guarantee if delayed
- A 100% digital process — the company is set up remotely, without a visit to the UAE, including non-resident banking
- A guaranteed corporate account with IBAN: the zone has 26+ banking and fintech partners
- Access to the mainland market via an NOC with DET approval — without a separate mainland licence
- A discount of up to 15% when the licence is paid for several years at once
Steps to register a company in MFZ
The zone’s official process fits into four steps; in practice it is easier to count six — with the visa and the account. Everything is done from your personal dashboard.
- Choose up to three activity groups from a catalogue of 2,500+ options
- Check and instantly reserve the company name online
- Upload the documents: a passport copy and a basic KYC form for the founder
- Pay for the package and get the trade licence issued — within a day, or 60 minutes on the Fawri plan
- Arrange the residence visa: entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID
- Open the corporate account with the zone’s support — an IBAN is guaranteed
The standard digital licence is ready within one business day. The visa stage adds one to three weeks: biometrics and the medical test must be done in person, while the zone handles the rest.
Cost of setting up a company in MFZ (2026)
Meydan Free Zone is a rare case where the fees are published right on the official website and verified with a cost calculator. The main items for 2026 look like this.
| Cost item | Amount, AED | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Licence (up to 3 activity groups) | from 12,500 | Includes flexi-desk; official rate at meydanfz.ae |
| Fawri — instant licence | from 15,000 | Issued in 60 minutes, money-back guarantee if delayed |
| Investor visa | from 4,000 | For 2 years, renewable |
| Employee visa | from 3,500 | Per employee |
| Immigration establishment card | from 2,000 | One-off payment with the first visa |
| Medical test and Emirates ID (support) | from 2,250 | Paid separately from the licence |
| First investor visa, turnkey | ≈ 7,850 | Visa + visa quota + establishment card |
The first-year total for a founder with one visa is about AED 20,350 at official rates. A multi-year licence trims up to 15% off that sum, so if your plans are firm it pays to cover two or three years upfront.
Taxation in MFZ
Meydan Free Zone residents come under the general UAE regime: 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 a year and 0% below that threshold. A company with Qualifying Free Zone Person status pays 0% on qualifying income — the zone openly advertises the availability of this regime, but eligibility is worth confirming with a tax adviser. VAT is 5% and applies once the turnover threshold is exceeded. Bookkeeping and an annual return via EmaraTax are mandatory regardless of the financial result.
Who MFZ suits?
- Freelancers and consultants who need a licence and an account without relocating to the UAE
- Startups on a tight budget: the flexi-desk is included and visas are added as they grow
- Companies for whom speed is critical — from e-commerce to agencies that needed to launch yesterday
“Meydan is the optimal entry point: the budget is known to the dirham thanks to the calculator, and the licence really can be obtained in an hour. The main thing is to decide upfront whether you need the mainland market, so you don’t lose the QFZP benefit,” notes the lead lawyer at Dynasty Business Adviser.
Open your company in MFZ with Dynasty Business Adviser
We will help you choose the activity groups, arrange the Meydan Free Zone licence in a single day, support the visas and open a corporate account. We will calculate a precise estimate at official rates before you pay — with no hidden fees.
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Pricing is current as of the publication date (13 July 2026) and verified against public sources, including meydanfz.ae; before paying, confirm the fees directly with the zone authority.
