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License · Dubai

Meydan Free Zone Business Licence

Meydan Free Zone sells a remote, passport-led Dubai licence — published from about AED 12,500, with a Fawri instant licence advertised under an hour from about AED 15,000. Evergreen. Start at meydanfz.ae and get their quote, not a reseller’s. This is formation. There is no programme. Fine for a solo operator who needs a UAE invoice. Weak if your bank or enterprise buyer wants DIFC or DMCC. “Instant” is the licence step, not your Emirates ID.

DESK TAKE

The default cheap remote licence on this board. Use it when that is what you need. Do not call yourself a Meydan-backed startup.

SNAPSHOT

StatusEvergreen
CityDubai
EquityNo equity
CostFrom about AED 12,500; Fawri from about AED 15,000
DurationAnnual licence

ELIGIBILITY

A fully digital Dubai free-zone licence aimed at solopreneurs and small teams who want speed and a recognised LLC. - Regular licence from AED 12,500 includes 100% ownership, up to 3 activity groups (from 2,500+ activities) and a flexi-desk - Fawri instant licence (from AED 15,000) is issued in under 60 minutes with a money-back guarantee if delayed — built for founders who need to operate the same day - Passport copy only to start; no local sponsor, NOC, Emirates ID or UAE visit required — the entire process is remote - MoFA-approved LLC accredited by Dubai Chamber; NOC route lets you trade on the mainland with DET approval without a separate mainland licence - Visa allocation eligibility included; visas priced separately (investor visa from AED 4,000). Multi-year licences save up to 15%

QUESTIONS

Is Fawri really under 60 minutes?

That is their published claim for the licence issuance step. KYC and visas are extra time.

Do I need a desk?

Flexi-desk is part of the usual package. You are not getting a campus like in5.

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