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Topic Summary
100% Foreign Ownership With No Local Sponsor
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone allows international founders to retain full ownership of their security systems consultancy. There is no requirement to partner with a UAE national, making it straightforward for global operators to enter the market.
No Third-Party Approval Required to Operate
A Meydan Free Zone trade licence is sufficient to begin operations under the security systems consultancy activity code. This removes a common bottleneck that slows down licensing in other jurisdictions.
Zero Corporate Tax on Qualifying Income
Businesses licensed through Meydan Free Zone benefit from zero corporate tax on qualifying income, alongside full profit repatriation. This makes the structure financially attractive for both early-stage startups and established international tech groups.
Strong Regional Demand Backed by Government Strategy
The UAE has embedded the digital economy as a strategic pillar under We the UAE 2031 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, creating sustained institutional demand for technology consultancy services. Enterprise tech spend and a growing regional talent pool reinforce that opportunity.
Exempt From AML Compliance Obligations
Security systems consultancy under this activity code is exempt from Anti-Money Laundering compliance requirements. This reduces the administrative burden on operators compared to other regulated financial or professional service activities.
Know Exactly What Your Licence Covers
Activity code 6209.13 covers core security systems consultancy services, client engagement, regulated delivery, and regional market reach. Related services such as computer installation, facilities management, or processing and hosting fall under separate codes and are not included.
Fully Digital Licensing Process for Fast Market Entry
Meydan Free Zone operates a fully digital licensing process, reducing setup time and paperwork compared to traditional onshore or free zone routes. This is particularly useful for international tech firms that need a Dubai entity established quickly for regional sales or partnerships.
How to Start a Security Systems Consultancy Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
A licensed security systems consultancy business serves Dubai's technology, software, and digital-services market.¹
Regional demand, government investment in the sector, and strong enterprise and consumer need drive sustained demand for licensed security systems consultancy businesses.²
For operators, this activity benefits from standard UAE technology-sector regulatory oversight, a clear regulatory framework, and strong regional distribution reach.³
That combination of digital-economy targets, enterprise tech spend, and a growing talent pool is exactly where the opportunity lies.
The UAE has positioned the digital economy as a strategic pillar under We the UAE 2031 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, with explicit support for software and digital services.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| Software and tech founders | Entrepreneurs building software products, platforms, or digital services for regional and global customers. |
| IT consultancies and service providers | Businesses delivering implementation, integration, consulting, and managed IT services to enterprise clients. |
| International tech groups entering MENA | Global software and tech firms establishing a Dubai entity for regional sales, delivery, and partnerships. |
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone means 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, full profit repatriation, and a fully digital licensing process, giving you a fast and cost-effective route into the Dubai tech market.
6209.13 - Security Systems Consultancy
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed security systems consultancy business.
Services are delivered under the relevant regulatory oversight with appropriate facilities, systems, and qualified personnel.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Core Operations | Primary delivery. Security Systems Consultancy core services provided to clients under the activity code. |
| Regulated Delivery | Compliance-led. Services delivered under the relevant regulatory framework, standards, and reporting obligations. |
| Client Engagement | Commercial scope. Onboarding, contracting, and ongoing service delivery to retail, corporate, or institutional clients as applicable. |
| Support and Operations | Operational back-office. Systems, staffing, documentation, and operational support needed to run the licensed activity. |
| Regional Reach | Market coverage. Delivery to clients across Dubai, the wider UAE, and regional markets within the scope of this activity. |
There are some things this activity does not cover. Activities such as installation of mainframe and similar computers programming consultancy facilities management processing and hosting fall under separate codes.
Other related but distinct services are classified under their own activity codes and not under this one.
In short: if you are operating a licensed security systems consultancy business, you are in. If you are delivering a related but distinct service that falls under another activity, you are not.
Third-Party Approval
No third-party approval is required for this business activity. Your Meydan Free Zone trade licence is sufficient to begin operations under this activity code.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is exempt from AML compliance requirements.
References
- UAE Digital Economy Strategy, AI Office
- ² Dubai Internet City
- ³ DIFC Innovation Hub
