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The Meydan Free Zone was established in 2009 under Ruler’s Decree No. 5 as a Dubai free trade zone aimed at encouraging business development, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Its strategic location near Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City and the Dubai Logistics Corridor provides businesses with convenient access to important commercial and transportation networks.
The free zone was established to attract international investors and create opportunities for new businesses, while supporting economic development, innovation, and global trade. Over the years, Meydan Free Zone has evolved into a growing business hub, offering more than 2,500 permitted business activities across various sectors, including manufacturing, media, real estate, wholesale, retail, services, and general trading.
With its strategic location and broad range of business activities, Meydan Free Zone offers an attractive environment for entrepreneurs, investors, and companies seeking to establish or expand their operations in Dubai and access international markets.
Meydan Free Zone is centrally located minutes away from Dubai's Downtown which gives access to many import and export trade opportunities. With an attractive location near seaports, airports, and the central city, MFZ gives you the chance to choose from over 1,500 business activities.
Meydan Free Zone boasts modernised and advanced cutting-edge infrastructures. Establishing your company here would increase employee productivity and operate efficiently.
Meydan Free Zone encourages entrepreneurs for a paperless experience when setting up and running their businesses. Its platform is designed to simplify all business processes where one can manage all of the company's records and business documents in a single place.
Meydan Free Zone is startup-friendly. It provides seamless and cost-effective startup options, including 100 percent foreign ownership, no currency exchange requirements, exemption from personal income tax, MOFA-recognized business licenses, modern infrastructure with flexi-desk options, dedicated offices, and meeting rooms.
Allows businesses to operate and engage in activities related to advertising, marketing, web design, and printing.
Service and Consultancy Licenses include professional services such as business and management consulting, accounting, real estate consultancy, human resources, technical services, and other professional services that rely on skills, ability, and talent.
Allows businesses to engage in general trading, retail services, and import and export activities. One significant highlight is that Meydan Free Zone does not offer warehouse space for businesses that process or store physical products and materials.
It is very essential to know what category your business activity falls under to maximize the benefits and incentives you can get depending on your trade license. You can choose up to 3 business activities under one license.
Before registering, it is better to have at least 3 company names prepared in order to prevent delays in case one organisation or company is already registered within your first company options.
After shortlisting company names, need to apply for trade license.
Visa is needed before starting work in the UAE including for your employees, or family to ensure smooth and quick commencement of business activities.
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