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At Meydan Free Zone, we pride ourselves on being more than just a license issuer. We understand that setting up a business in Dubai is just the first step towards achieving your goals, and we are committed to providing you with all the necessary support to ensure your success. Towards this end, we offer a comprehensive range of services beyond business setup that are tailored to meet each of our client’s unique needs.
We acknowledge that your time is valuable and strive to ensure every process is streamlined and hassle-free. Our team of experts is always on hand to offer personalized support and advice, whether you need help obtaining permits and licenses, registering for VAT, or developing a strategy.
We strive to help our clients realize their business ambitions through ongoing support, enhancing Dubai’s economy.
Phone Answering
Receive a call between 8am-8pmPhone Answering
Meydan Free Zone’s phone answering service allows clients to have their own unique UAE landline number with personalized phone answering and voicemail services, along with email notifications 24/7. The service also includes call transfers and call forwarding to a person assigned by the company and multilingual agents answering the calls.
- AED 3,775
- AED 2,000 Deposit applicable if opting for call forwarding / call transfer
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Assigned contact person details
- Company business hours information
- Call instructions
- Payment
Mail Management
Receive a call between 8am-8pmMail Management
Meydan Free Zone's Mail Management service includes managing and notifying clients of their received mails. Mails are sorted by Meydan Plus agents daily and clients are notified via email for their collection. Activation of the Mail Management Service is within 24 working hours of the request and payment.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Valid trade license
- Payment
Bank Account Assistance
Receive a call between 8am-8pmBank Account Assistance
Meydan Free Zone’s Bank Account Assistance service supports clients in opening their own account. The service also includes an introduction to a dedicated Relationship Manager, documentation assistance, updates on application status and follow-ups concerning the opening of the account.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Company Profile
- Personal Profile
- Shareholder’s Emirates ID
- Shareholder’s Proof of Residency
- Shareholder’s Bank Statement (Note: If UAE statement - 3 months, if non-UAE statement or corporate accounts - 6 months)
- VAT Registration (if applicable)
- Payment
Company Stamp
Receive a call between 8am-8pmCompany Stamp
Meydan Free Zone provides businesses with their own company stamp which is a mandatory legal requirement to validate official documents, like letters, contracts, certificates, deeds, etc. The company stamp contains the name and registration number of the company.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Valid trade license
- Payment
Emirates ID Assistance
Receive a call between 8am-8pmEmirates ID Assistance
The Emirates ID is an identity card that must be carried by UAE residents and is needed to open bank accounts, take out mobile phone contracts, or tenancy agreements. This service includes completing the documentation before the scheduled service, escorting the applicant to the Emirates ID center, assist with the biometrics process and collection of the Emirates ID.
- AED 750 (Inclusive of home pick-up and VIP medical fee)
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Passport copy
- Entry visa with Change of Status / Entry stamp copy
- Passport-sized photo
- Payment
Medical Assistance
Receive a call between 8am-8pmMedical Assistance
Passing a medical fitness test is a mandatory requirement to obtain or renew a residence visa in the UAE. Meydan Free Zone offers assistance to complete this requirement. This service includes home pick-up and medical fees.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Passport copy
- Entry visa with Change of Status / Entry stamp copy
- Passport-sized photo
- Payment
Immigration Employee List
Receive a call between 8am-8pmImmigration Employee List
Businesses may initiate this service to receive a list of the employees under the company sponsorship from Immigration.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Valid trade license
- Payment
Dependent Visa
Receive a call between 8am-8pmDependent Visa
A resident holding an Investor/Partner, or an Employment Visa can sponsor his/her spouse and children (see conditions for eligibility) to live and work in the UAE by applying for a Dependent Visa. This service offered by Meydan Free Zone includes the application of the dependent’s visa from entry, change of status (if applicable), medical examination, Emirates ID application and issuance of the visa.
- AED 6,000
- AED 3,000 Deposit is applicable if the sponsor is an investor/partner
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Attachments from Sponsor
- Latest 3 months Bank Statement (If sponsor is investor/partner)
- Salary certificate from Meydan Free Zone (If sponsor is an employee or an investor/partner who is also the manager in the license)
- UAE PASS or original Emirates ID
- Notarized NOC from the father (For wives sponsoring children and if father is inside the country)
- Attachments from Dependent
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- If Dependent is a Spouse
- Attested Marriage certificate copy (must be in English or in Arabic legal translation)
- Colored Passport copy w/ signature page
- Passport size photo
- Entry permit/visa or visa cancellation (if dependent is inside the country)
- If Dependent is a Child
- Attested birth certificate copy of child (must be in English or in Arabic legal translation)
- Attested Marriage Certificate copy of parend ts (must be in English or in Arabic legal translation)
- Colored Passport copy w/ signature page
- Passport size photo
- Entry permit/visa or visa cancellation (if dependent is inside the country)
- If Dependent is a Spouse
- If Dependent is a Child
- Sponsoring sons A male or female resident can sponsor his/her son/s until he is 25. Sons of determination (those with special needs) can be sponsored with no restrictions with regard to his/ their age/s.
- Sponsoring daughters An expatriate resident can sponsor his daughter/s only if she/they is/are unmarried, with no restrictions with regard to her/their age/s.
- Sponsoring newborns For babies born in the UAE, a residence visa must be applied for, within 120 days of its birth to avoid getting fines.
Medical & Emirates ID Assistance
Receive a call between 8am-8pmMedical & Emirates ID Assistance
The Emirates ID is an identity card that must be carried by UAE residents and is needed to open bank accounts, take out mobile phone contracts, or tenancy agreements. To apply for an Emirates ID, passing a medical fitness test is required. Meydan Free Zone offers Medical & Emirates ID aassistance which includes escorting the applicant to the Medical and Emirates ID center, assist with the biometrics and collection of medical test results as well as Emirates ID card.
- AED 2,250 Medical and Emirates ID (Inclusive of home pick-up, VIP Medical Fee and Emirates ID fee)
- AED 2,000 Medical Assistance (Inclusive of home pick up and VIP medical fee)
- AED 750 Emirates ID Assistance (Inclusive of home pick up and VIP medical fee)
- Log in to our customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae Located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of an electronic confirmation of scheduled medical and Emirates ID assistance via email.
- Passport copy
- Entry visa with Change of Status / Entry stamp copy
- Passport-sized photo
- Payment
Medical Insurance
Receive a call between 8am-8pmMedical Insurance
Medical insurance is a type of insurance coverage that pays for the cost of medical care incurred by the insured. This service provides assistance in obtaining a medical insurance certificate.
- AED 1,400 Investors and Employee
- AED 1,200 Dependent (child/other)
- AED 2,700 Dependent (housewife)
- Log in to our customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae Located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of an electronic confirmation of scheduled medical and Emirates ID assistance via email.
- Valid trade license
- Payment
UID Number Request & Merging
Receive a call between 8am-8pmUID Number Request & Merging
The Unified Identification Number (UID) is a six-digit number automatically assigned to anyone who enters the UAE. The number is used as an identification tool for individuals entering the UAE and to maintain Immigration records. It is also necessary for residence visa applications and Emirates ID processing. Meydan Free Zone's UID Number Merging service can be initiated in cases where individuals are assigned multiple UID numbers, which creates duplicate records in the Immigration System. Duplicate records will cause problems upon entering and exiting the UAE and when applying for residency visas. Therefore, multiple UID numbers must be merged for Immigration records to be reconciled.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Passport copy
- Payment
Movement Report
Receive a call between 8am-8pmMovement Report
A movement report or commonly known as entry/exit report is a list of all the entry and exit dates of an individual from and to the UAE. The report also contains the port details and passport number used. The movement report is usually requested in case of residence visa cancellations when outside the country, company closure, police requirements (absconding or security reasons), or status updates in immigration. Meydan Free Zone provides clients with assistance to receive a Movement Report from Immigration.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Passport Copy
- Payment
PRO Services
Receive a call between 8am-8pmPRO Services
Meydan Free Zone provides PRO Services, which involves the document clearance and paperwork associated with various services and mandatory approvals to be secured from Government bodies.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Clear description of required service
- Payment
Document Legal Translation
Receive a call between 8am-8pmDocument Legal Translation
Meydan Free Zone provides translation services for documents that are originally in English or any other language. Since the administrative language of the UAE government is Arabic, any document to be submitted or processed through a government department/entity in UAE requires legal translation from its original language to Arabic. Additionally, the service is inclusive of those documents in foreign languages which are to be translated into English. *In the case of foreign documents, it must first be attested in the home country and then by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE before being legally translated
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Copy of document(s) for translation.
- Payment
Corporate Secretarial
Receive a call between 8am-8pmCorporate Secretarial
Meydan Free Zone provides Corporate Secretarial services which include ensuring a robust corporate governance, effective administration of the company, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and implementing decisions made by the Board of Directors.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Valid trade license
- Payment
Customs Code
Receive a call between 8am-8pmCustoms Code
To import/export goods into the UAE, businesses in Dubai must register with Dubai Customs, and will then be provided with a Customs code for the clearance of goods. Businesses can register for more than one trading activity, provided they have a valid license to carry out the same in UAE. To initiate Meydan Free Zone’s Customs Code service, it is a prerequisite that companies possess a valid trading/commercial license issued by Meydan.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Undertaking letter signed and stamped
- Payment
MOFA Attestation (Individual)
Receive a call between 8am-8pmMOFA Attestation (Individual)
Government entities require all documents/certificates, professional, academic or personal, issued outside the UAE to be attested. In most cases, attested documents are required before being granted a residence visa. Meydan Free Zone assists clients in receiving attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE. However, foreign documents are required to be attested first by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and then by MOFA.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Documents to be attested
- Payment
MOFA Attestation (Corporate)
Receive a call between 8am-8pmMOFA Attestation (Corporate)
Government entities require all documents/certificates, professional, academic or personal, issued outside the UAE to be attested. In most cases, attested documents are required before being granted a residence visa. Meydan Free Zone assists clients to receive attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE. However, foreign documents are required to be attested first from the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and then by MOFA.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Documents to be attested
- Payment
DET Permit
Receive a call between 8am-8pmDET Permit
Businesses under Meydan Free Zone can obtain a permit from the Department of Economic Tourism (DET) to expand their operations in the mainland. Meydan Free Zone provides clients with assistance on their application for a DET Permit.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Valid trade license
- Payment
PO Box
Receive a call between 8am-8pmPO Box
A Post Office box (commonly abbreviated as a PO Box) is a uniquely addressable lockable box located on the premises of a post office station in the Emirate. Client can avail for a unique PO Box under the company name. The PO Box is valid for one year and should be renewed each year. The service will assist in obtaining a PO Box under the company name.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Authorized letter signed and stamped
- UAE phone number
- Payment
Liquidation Report
Receive a call between 8am-8pmLiquidation Report
A company liquidation report is a mandatory requirement for a company's business license cancellation. This service offers assistance to companies with minimum or no activities to generate the mandatory documents for liquidation/canceling the company..
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Authorized signatory contact details
- Payment
Financial Audit Report
Receive a call between 8am-8pmFinancial Audit Report
An audited financial report is a financial statement that has been audited by a Certified accountant of Ministry of Economics. This external audit ensures that the document and its contents are accurate and adhere to the appropriate auditing standards and accounting principles. This service offers assistance in auditing the financial reports of the company in a financial year.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Valid trade license
- Payment
Bookkeeping
Receive a call between 8am-8pmBookkeeping
Bookkeeping services involve recording and tracking financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and providing financial reports to business owners or management. Its aim is to ensure accurate financial tracking for decision-making, tax compliance, and financial reporting. This service includes: Accounting Entries Regular updates (real time Bookkeeping) Profit & Loss Statement, Balance - Sheet Statement Bank Reconciliation Cash Book Reconciliation TALLY Accounting Software (optional)
- AED 1,000 per month Basic package (up to 100 transaction/month)
- AED 1,500 per month Basic Plus (up to 200 transaction/month)
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Valid trade license
- Payment
VAT Registration
Receive a call between 8am-8pmVAT Registration
Value Added Tax or VAT is a tax on the consumption or use of goods and services. A VAT of 5% is levied at the point of sale. Businesses collect and account for the tax on behalf of the government. There are two types of VAT Registration: mandatory and voluntary. Businesses must register for VAT with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) if their taxable supplies and imports exceed the mandatory threshold of AED 375,000 from the last 12 months or in the next 30 days. Businesses may choose to register for VAT voluntarily if their supplies and imports or expenses are less than the mandatory threshold but exceed the voluntary threshold of AED 187,500 from the last 12 months or in the next 30 days. This latter opportunity to register voluntarily is designed to enable start-up businesses with no turnover to register for VAT. This service includes assistance in the collection of required documents and VAT registration to the Federal Tax Authority only. This service does not include consultation. Disclaimer: Any further support, whether consulting to assess crossing the threshold, consultation on contracts, ongoing support on further FTA queries or additional docs, preparation of any documents, assisting in filing Deregistration Final VAT Return or any other support required with not be included and will be charged separately, if required.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- PO Box Number
- Declaration letter of VAT turnover duly signed and stamped on entity’s letterhead
- Sales invoices/contracts for turnover signed and stamped
- Authorized signatory Emirates ID
- Company Bank Details
- Payment
Meeting Room (1 hour)
Receive a call between 8am-8pmMeeting Room (1 hour)
Meydan Free Zone provides meeting rooms within its dedicated business centers that a company may use for their meetings. This service allows a company to book a meeting room during business hours for 3 hours. Meeting rooms are available for booking from Monday to Friday; from 8:00am to 5:00pm only.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Signed terms and conditions
- Number of pax
- Payment
Meydan Commerce
Receive a call between 8am-8pmMeydan Commerce
Meydan Commerce assists clients with opening seller accounts in up to 3 known e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Noon, optimize their product’s cataloging with SKU images, content writing, and product listing.
- Log in to the customer portal https://portal.meydanfz.ae located on our website or call us on 800 FZ1 (800 391) to help you log into your account.
- Submit the required documents and complete the payment.
- Receive a timeline.
- Receive a copy of confirmation via email.
- Details
- Attachments
- Payment