Meydan Free Zone is ideally located in the heart of Dubai, which is close to Dubai downtown, Strategic location near Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, proximity to the Dubai Logistics Corridor and central location.
It is one of the premier economic hubs offering a cost-effective business setup solution in Dubai. Meydan free zone encourages a lot of investors from all over the world for corporate launch within the region. It offers complete free zone incentives such as 100% foreign ownership, full capital repatriation, no currency restrictions, seamless visa processing for foreign labor, and duty-free import/export treatments. The community supports diverse operational infrastructure scales, accommodating everything from flexible co-working spaces to dedicated physical infrastructure layouts based on business requirements.
Meydan Stadium, in which Meydan Free Zone is based, is a strategic creativity of the Dubai government, which is aimed at connecting the world with the Emirate of Dubai by way of hosting international horse racing events. Moreover, the Meydan project consists of not only Meydan Stadium or Meydan Free Zone, but also includes a wide range of commercial developments, sports hubs, world-class hotels, premium entertainment facilities, a series of state-of-the-art business parks, hospitals, educational institutions, residential villa communities, and shopping destinations.
Dubai is facilitated by the state government by easy registration of your business. Further, new investors are offered several strategic corporate benefits:
Meydan Free zone offers an expansive catalog of thousands of business activities grouped under distinct commercial, consultancy, or media structural license options:
Meydan Free Zone serves as an ideal solution for freelancers, small start-ups, and international corporate groups looking for competitive licensing packages right in the close geographic vicinity of Downtown Dubai.
We offer complete corporate formation services under our specialized packages, ensuring you enjoy exclusive operational setups including:
All these services can be attained at market competitive pricing structures. Our experienced team of professional business advisors handles all corporate documentation to ensure full compliance with the authority frameworks.
Legal entities permitted: Sole establishments, Limited Liability Companies (LLC-FZ), and Branches of foreign or local parent companies are permitted for registration.
Directors requirement: Individual natural directors are permitted to hold office; corporate entities are restricted from acting as company directors.
Shares structure: No bearer shares are permitted. All equity shares must be fully paid upon allocation. Only standard unified share classes are implemented for incorporation.
Share capital: The nominal minimum share capital for a new Free Zone Company or Subsidiary is set at a recommended AED 100,000 per entity. Registered Branch offices are exempt from upfront share capital mandates.
Shareholders allocation: A company requires a minimum of 1 shareholder up to a ceiling limit of 7 partners. At least one natural director must be named on the incorporation register.
Audit requirements: Every registered company must maintain accounting records and appoint an approved auditor to file annual accounts as requested by the Federal Tax Authority and free zone regulations.
Company Manager: Every license must designate an active natural person as Company Manager, whose name is printed on the commercial trade license document.
Company Name restrictions: The name must conclude with the official corporate suffix “LLC-FZ”. The use of localized geographic or specific religious terminology is strictly prohibited.
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Q1: Where is Meydan Free Zone located?
A: Meydan Free Zone is strategically located within the prestigious Meydan Stadium complex in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai. It offers an ideal central position just 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
Q2: Does a company in Meydan Free Zone only have Flexi-Desk options?
A: No, Meydan Free Zone supports full business scalability. While the entry-level packages include a flexible co-working desk space (Flexi-Desk) to minimize overhead for startups, businesses can lease dedicated physical offices, private workspaces, and logistics setup plans within the community.
Q3: What is the minimum share capital for company registration in Meydan Free Zone?
A: For a standard Free Zone Company (LLC-FZ) or independent Subsidiary formation, the recommended nominal share capital is AED 100,000. For international or local entities looking to set up a Branch Office, there is no upfront share capital allocation required.
Q4: Do Meydan Free Zone companies have to pay UAE Corporate Tax?
A: All businesses registered in Meydan Free Zone must maintain clear accounting files and complete corporate tax registration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Under the UAE's corporate tax regulations, eligible businesses can benefit from a 0% tax rate on qualifying income, while a standard 9% rate applies only to non-qualifying or mainland commercial income.