Meydan licence cost.
Meydan Free Zone sits in Mohammed Bin Rashid City with a Downtown Dubai postcode, a fully digital licence (and a 60-minute Fawri option), and no mandatory office. Here is the 2026 Meydan package pricing by visa tier, in AED and USD.
What you actually pay, line by line.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Meydan digital licence (zero-visa, up to 3 activities) | AED 12,500 (USD 3,400) | Annual |
| 1-visa package — year-1 all-in | from AED 37,200 (USD 10,120) | Licence + est. card + 1 visa + ArxSetup fee |
| 3-visa package — year-1 all-in | from AED 45,900 (USD 12,490) | |
| 6-visa package — year-1 all-in | from AED 58,800 (USD 16,000) | Maximum on flexi-desk |
| Fawri instant licence | AED 15,000 (USD 4,080) | Issued in under 60 minutes |
| Renewal (1 visa) | from USD 8,020 | Year 2 onwards |
Government fees are pass-through and may be revised by the regulator without notice. AED/USD conversions are indicative. ArxSetup professional fees are fixed and quoted in writing before engagement. Figures current May 2026.
Reviewed by qualified counsel within ArxSetup and our affiliated practices, Neo Legal (UAE) and Cornwalls (Australia). Figures verified against primary regulator sources. Last reviewed: May 2026. Est. 2021 · DDA Licence 107229 · direct registry filing partner. How we review →
Common questions.
The questions clients ask most before committing. Current to 2026, reviewed by counsel.
How much does a Meydan licence cost in 2026?
From AED 12,500 (USD 3,400) for a zero-visa digital licence, or from AED 37,200 (USD 10,120) all-in for a one-visa package including establishment card and the ArxSetup professional fee. Three-visa is from AED 45,900; six-visa from AED 58,800.
What is the Meydan Fawri instant licence?
A premium tier that issues the trade licence in under 60 minutes after online payment and KYC clearance — the fastest commercial licence in Dubai, at about AED 15,000.
Does Meydan require an office?
No — every package includes a flexi-desk address at Meydan Free Zone, MBR City. A private office is optional regardless of visa count.
Does Meydan require an annual audit?
No annual audit is mandatory for a standard Meydan company in 2026 (unlike DMCC). Audited financials are needed only if the company claims QFZP 0% corporate-tax treatment.
Is Meydan cheaper than IFZA?
They start at a similar price point. Meydan often wins on the Downtown postcode and Fawri speed; IFZA wins on activity flexibility (7 activities vs 3 groups) and multi-year discounts.
This page is general information, reviewed May 2026 — not legal, tax or immigration advice, and it does not create a client relationship. Advice specific to your circumstances is provided only under a signed engagement letter. Government fees are set by the relevant authority and may change without notice. Where local registered agents are required, we coordinate with licensed partners and disclose their role in writing.