Meydan Free Zone · Costs 2026
Meydan Free Zone license cost 2026 — licence, visas, and the fees quotes skip
What the headline number usually hides
Most Meydan quotes advertise a licence number. The number you actually pay is licence + visa allocation + residence-visa processing, then renewal at full tariff in year two. This page uses the same partner tariff file as our zone hub — dated, sourced, and not discounted below the authority’s published schedule.
Figures below are partner-published tariffs for Meydan Free Zone (Dubai), verified 2026-08-12. Source: Meydan Official Setup Cost Tariffs & Meydan Free Zone Partner Portals. They are a planning snapshot — not a formal quote.
Year-one licence snapshot
Meydan Free Zone — year-one tariff snapshot (1 visa)
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base licence | AED 12,500 | — |
| Visa allocation (1) | AED 1,850 | — |
| Residence visa processing (1)Often omitted | AED 3,500 | Employment ~AED 3,500; Investor ~AED 4,000 |
| Total | AED 17,850 | Not a formal quote — confirm package at consultation |
Partner-published tariffs · verified 12 August 2026 · confirm exact fees at consultation
Planning total for the lines shown: AED 17,850. Visa starter allocation 6; ceiling commonly 50 — Higher allocations require moving from a virtual desk to a dedicated office. Ceiling commonly cited at 50+.
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Meydan Free Zone — year-two renewal snapshot (1 visa)
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Licence renewal | AED 12,500 | — |
| Visa renewal (1) | AED 2,500 | AED 2,500–3,500 per person depending on residency status |
| Total | AED 15,000 | Not a formal quote — confirm package at consultation |
Partner-published tariffs · verified 12 August 2026 · confirm exact fees at consultation
Renewal-year planning total for the lines shown: AED 15,000. Launch promotions that discount year one usually revert here.
Often omitted from the sales quote
The table is the published core. These lines still move the all-in number and rarely sit in the same cell as the headline package.
Immigration establishment card
Required before visas can be processed. It is commonly left off the licence headline. We do not invent a Meydan-specific figure here — ask for the current establishment-card fee on the written quote.
Office upgrade when visa count grows
Starter allocation is 6 visas; the commonly cited ceiling is 50. Higher allocations require moving from a virtual desk to a dedicated office. Model that lease before you treat the starter package as a 50-visa plan.
Bank minimum balances
The free zone does not approve the bank account. Most SME accounts still expect a minimum operating balance. Budget it as working capital, not as a setup-fee line.
Medical, Emirates ID, and status change
Residence-visa processing in the tariff notes is about AED 3,500 (employment) or about AED 4,000 (investor) for one person. Extra dependents, status-change routes, and repeat medicals sit outside that snapshot.
The full list of quote gaps — establishment cards, banking minimums, amendments, exit — is in the hidden-costs guide.
Steps after you pick a package
01
Match activity and visa count
Confirm the licensed activity wording and whether one visa or several is the real plan. Meydan is a strong digital/consultancy fit; it is not automatically the cheapest three-year path.
02
Itemize year one and year two
Get licence, allocation, processing, establishment card, and the published renewal tariff in writing. A cheap year one with a steep renewal is a different product.
03
Submit through the partner portal
We prepare documents and file as an authorised partner. The authority issues the licence; timelines slip when names, activities, or KYC are incomplete.
04
Establishment file, then visas
Visa stamping follows the licence. Medical, biometrics, and Emirates ID are in-person even when formation was remote.
05
Banking is a separate decision
We help prepare the file. Account approval stays with the bank — never with the free zone or with us.
FAQ
How much does a Meydan Free Zone licence cost in 2026?
Partner-published year-one lines for a 1-visa snapshot total AED 17,850 (base licence AED 12,500, visa allocation AED 1,850, residence-visa processing AED 3,500). Exact fees depend on activity, visa type, and add-ons — confirm at consultation against the current tariff.
What is included in the Meydan headline price?
Usually the licence and the visa allocation slot. Residence-visa processing is a separate line and is the fee most quotes omit. Establishment card, medical extras, and office upgrades are separate again.
What is the Meydan visa quota?
Starter allocation is 6 visas; the ceiling commonly cited is 50, with higher counts tied to dedicated office rather than a virtual desk. Immigration still approves each person.
How much is Meydan renewal?
Partner-published year-two lines show licence renewal AED 12,500 and visa renewal about AED 2,500 per person (notes: AED 2,500–3,500 depending on residency status). Model years two and three before you pick a launch promotion.
Is Meydan the cheapest Dubai free zone?
Not as a rule. Headline licence can look lean while visa processing, office upgrades, or renewal reorder the ranking. Compare itemized three-year totals for your visa count — including IFZA if trading scope or a higher visa ceiling matters.
Can I set up Meydan for e-commerce?
Eligible digital and online-selling activities exist on the current activity list, subject to approval of the exact wording. We confirm the licensed scope before submission rather than promising a catalogue name.