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Meydan Free Zone (Dubai) — cost 2026

ItemCost
License, 0 visas (incl. virtual office & Dubai address)AED 12,500
Visa (employment ~AED 3,500 / investor ~AED 4,000)AED 3,500–4,000
Realistic year 1, 1 visa~AED 16,000 (zone's own calculator)
RenewalFlat AED 12,500/yr

Key facts

Visa quotaUp to 6 per license (flexi model)
Activities2,500+ — trading, e-commerce, consultancy, freelance, media
OfficeNot required — true remote setup
Setup time2–4 business days
Watch outActivity add-ons and NOC fees extra; bank onboarding can be slower for virtual-address zones

Best-value Dubai address for solo founders wanting remote setup. Cheaper overall: northern-emirate zones from ~AED 7,000–14,000 all-in. See the full 16-zone comparison.

Indicative pricing gathered July 20, 2026. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice — confirm directly with Meydan Free Zone.