Avyanco helps entrepreneurs and established businesses form their company in the Meydan Free Zone, in Meydan City near Nad Al Sheba. It suits digital agencies, consultants, IT service providers, e-commerce platforms and SMEs.
Meydan suits service-led and light commercial businesses. When your operations need specific facilities, another zone fits better, and we will tell you before you commit.
Avyanco is the leading business setup company in Dubai. We guide you through the Meydan Free Zone company setup and help you register your company in a compliant ecosystem, in a zone known for its accessible ecosystem for digital agencies, consultants, IT service providers, e-commerce platforms and SMEs.
Our specialists also help you choose the right business structure for your operating model, workspace needs and timeline. From comparing the standard and Fawri routes to defining your business activity and calculating the total first-year fees, we make company formation in Meydan efficient.
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Transparent pricing, a fast Fawri route, flexible activities and a central Dubai address. Here is why founders choose Meydan, and when another zone fits better.
This Dubai free zone allows up to three distinct activity groups under a single commercial license.
A clear fee schedule starting from AED 12,500* with no hidden fees, plus set costs for mainland company formation.
Limited to eligible activities from Meydan's own list and LLC only. Designed for one-person companies.
Complete company registration and KYC verification without visiting Dubai.
Secure a commercial presence in Meydan City, close to downtown Dubai.
Meydan is not the answer for every model. Physical commodities or crypto trading belong in DMCC, and heavy manufacturing, warehousing or port logistics belong in JAFZA.
The standard Meydan license enables the selection of over 2,500 business activities. Commercial, professional or service, and light industrial licenses are available for online and service-focused companies.
For founders who need an immediate trade license for contracts. Fawri is limited to eligible activities from Meydan's own list and is LLC only.
Designed for international entrepreneurs who need a registered Dubai entity and corporate structure without applying for UAE residence visas.
Allows eligible free zone companies to get a branch license from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), so the business can trade directly on the Dubai mainland.
Limited liability company with 1 to 50 shareholders, who can be individuals or corporate entities.
A branch lets a corporate group operate in Meydan. Its obligations and liabilities rest with the parent company.
Both routes allow up to three activity groups. The difference is speed, price and who the route suits.
| Feature | RouteStandard license | RouteFawri license |
|---|---|---|
| Issue time | 1 working day | Under 60 minutes |
| From (AED) | 12,500* | 15,000* |
| Activities included | Up to 3 activity groups | Up to 3 activity groups (pre-approved list) |
| Who it suits | General service providers, trading and consultancies | Founders who need an immediate trade license for contracts |
Activities that need external approvals from entities such as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) or the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) follow the standard processing timelines, which our team manages.
Extra activity groups beyond three are added for AED 1,000* each.
Before you set up in a Dubai free zone, compare the options against your business activities, budget, visa requirements and licensing needs.
| Feature | ZoneMeydan Free Zone | ZoneIFZA | ZoneDMCC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Meydan City, Dubai | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Jumeirah Lakes Towers |
| Year-one cost from | AED 12,500* | AED 12,900* | AED 20,000+ |
| Fast-track license | Fawri (under 60 min) | Standard express | Standard processing |
| Activities per license | Up to 3 activity groups | Up to 3 activity groups | Up to 6 activities |
| Best for | Agencies, consultants, SMEs | Regional service providers | Enterprise, commodities, trade |
| Next step | Start with Meydan → | IFZA guide → | DMCC guide → |
Avyanco manages the complete Meydan business setup process, from choosing the license route to post-incorporation.
We help you select the primary operations and choose standard or Fawri processing.
We submit three proposed corporate names for official business clearance.
We submit the shareholder information and handle ID verification through the portal.
We review and upload your passport copies, address proof and photos.
We review the official invoice, process payment and facilitate the digital signing of incorporation documents.
We deliver your corporate documents and complete the establishment card, residence visas, visa allocation and bank account opening. This stage takes 2 to 10 days.
Licence, bank account, visas and tax handled by one named advisor, with government fees and our fee always shown separately.
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Avyanco Business Consultancy LLC operates under Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) license #909402, and supports you at every stage of Meydan company formation.
We prepare the documents without delay and submit every legal and identification document on time. The list depends on whether the shareholder is an individual or a company.
Avyanco keeps the fees clear. These are the first-year Meydan free zone license costs, and the license cost stays the same on renewal from year 2.
Meydan, first-year cost in AED. *Indicative, subject to change
UAE Corporate Tax applies at 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000. A Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) may get 0% on qualifying income, subject to the conditions. Service businesses such as consulting, IT and marketing can earn non-qualifying income and may pay 9% above the threshold. Businesses with revenue under AED 3 million may qualify for Small Business Relief, subject to applicable conditions.
QFZP rules explained →Meydan is not a VAT Designated Zone. Registration is mandatory on taxable supplies above AED 375,000 and may be voluntary above AED 187,500.
Not a VAT Designated Zone| Cost item | Fee type | From (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard license (includes flexi desk address) | Annual | 12,500* |
| Fawri license (express option) | Annual | 15,000* |
| Extra activity group (beyond 3) | One-time / annual | 1,000* each, subject to activity and approval |
| Establishment card | Annual | 2,000* |
| Visa allocation fee | Per visa quota | 1,850* |
| Employment visa (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID) | Per visa | 3,500* |
| Shared office space | Annual | 15,000* |
| Dedicated office space | Annual | 30,000* |
Every Meydan license includes the flexi desk address, which supports up to 6 visas. A shared office's visa quota depends on the package and Meydan approval, and a dedicated office's quota depends on its floor area, so check eligibility before you upgrade. A basic flexi desk is not enough for QFZP status.
A Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) may get 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income if the company meets the applicable conditions:
Failing these conditions may cost you QFZP status for five tax periods. Our tax advisors evaluate your physical operating substance in the free zone, and you can read more in our Corporate Tax and QFZP guides.
Yes. We guide you through company registration, trade name reservation and document verification digitally. You only need to visit Dubai for the medical tests and biometrics during residence visa processing.
Fawri is the express digital license service that issues registration documents within 60 minutes. Avyanco uses it for clients with pre-approved business activities that do not need external government approvals.
A standard Meydan license allows up to three business activities under one license fee. You can add more activities for AED 1,000* each.
Yes, a flexi desk is enough for up to 3 residence visas. If you need a larger visa quota, we help you upgrade to a shared or dedicated office.
Formation through the Fawri express route can take less than 60 minutes for eligible business activities. A standard Meydan setup takes 1 working day.
Most standard service income, such as consulting, marketing and IT, is taxed at 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000. The 0% rate on qualifying income may apply if you meet the QFZP conditions.
Renewal starts at AED 12,500* for the core license and AED 2,000* for the establishment card, plus visa renewal fees.
Yes, you can open a bank account with major UAE banks. We support you with the documentation and compliance checks the corporate bank account application requires.
Start your business expansion to Dubai with expert guidance from our advisors. Our setup specialists help you select the right business activity, calculate your budget and launch your Meydan Free Zone company setup.
Sources: Federal Decree-Law 47/2022 (Corporate Tax) · Cabinet Decision 100/2023 (QFZP) · Ministerial Decision 265/2023 (qualifying activities) · Federal Decree-Law 8/2017 (VAT) · Cabinet Decision 59/2017 (Designated Zones) · Meydan Free Zone (meydanfz.ae) · Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae). *QFZP 0% applies to qualifying income only, subject to the conditions above. *Prices shown are indicative, may change, and exclude Avyanco's professional fee, which is quoted separately.
Verification & independence: Avyanco Business Consultancy LLC is a private firm, independent of Meydan Free Zone and not affiliated with any UAE government agency. Meydan rules, fees, package inclusions, visa quotas, QFZP eligibility and Corporate Tax positions are set by the relevant authorities, vary by case and change over time. This page is general guidance, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Confirm your position with Meydan Free Zone and the Federal Tax Authority, or with us, before acting.
