UAE
Meydan FZ (Commercial License)
Operational-ready setup for day-to-day trading and service delivery with practical licensing.
2-10 business days
0-9% tax
Operational CompaniesConsultingE-CommerceInternational TradeIP Holding
Key Benefits
Why form in UAE?
Operational-ready setup
Designed for day-to-day trading and service delivery with practical licensing for commercial activity.
Quick to launch
A streamlined process can enable a faster go-live once KYC and activity selection are complete.
Broad activity coverage
Commercial licensing supports a wide range of services and trading models, subject to approved activities.
Cost-efficient
Often more cost-effective than premium financial centres while still offering UAE free zone benefits.
Trade-friendly footprint
Useful for cross-border invoicing and supplier/customer relationships, subject to bank onboarding requirements.
Scales with growth
Supports upgrades over time as the business expands (activities, visas where eligible, facilities).
Tax Overview
UAE taxation at a glance
UAE Corporate Tax
0% may apply to Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) on qualifying income; otherwise 9% may apply. The AED 375,000 0% band generally applies to non-QFZPs; QFZPs instead follow the qualifying/non-qualifying income rules.
0-9%
VAT
Applies where the company registers for VAT and makes taxable supplies in the UAE.
5%
Withholding Tax
The UAE does not currently levy withholding tax on outbound payments under the federal Corporate Tax regime.
0%
Customs Duties
May apply depending on import/export flows and whether goods enter the UAE mainland.
N/A
Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)
May apply to UAE entities that are part of large multinational groups (Pillar Two threshold) to ensure a 15% minimum effective tax rate in the UAE.
up to 15%
Formation Process
How we incorporate your Meydan FZ (Commercial License)
1
Day 1–3
KYC & Business Scoping
Collect KYC, confirm ownership/manager, select activities and prepare name options.
2
Day 3–4
Name & Application Prep
Prepare incorporation and license application package for submission.
3
Day 5–8
Submission & Review
Submit incorporation and license applications; respond to clarifications if requested.
4
Day 9–10
License Issuance
Receive license/registration documents upon approval and fee settlement.
5
Day 10
Pack Delivery
Deliver the digital corporate document pack and standard documents.
Pricing
What's included in your Meydan FZ (Commercial License)
Formation Package
$2,000
- Incorporation application preparation and filing (Meydan Free Zone)
- License application preparation and submission
- Completion of standard incorporation documents required by Meydan Free Zone
- Establishment card application preparation (if visas are required)
- Basic shareholder/manager appointment documentation (standard set)
- Coordination of government portal steps and fee payments
- Digital corporate document pack (formation set)
Annual Maintenance
$7,000/year
- Commercial license renewal application
- Confirmation statement / annual return completion support (as applicable)
- Establishment card renewal support (if visas are maintained)
- Annual compliance reminders and renewal coordination
Add-ons
Enhance your Meydan FZ (Commercial License)
Bank Accounts & Payments
- International Fiat Bank Account OpeningOpen a secure international fiat bank account to manage global payments, receive client funds, and hold multi-currency balances with reputable banking partners.
Nominee Services
- Nominee Corporate DirectorAppoint a professional third-party director to protect your privacy and meet local residency or compliance requirements.
- Nominee ShareholderNominee shareholding to separate legal title from beneficial ownership
Ready to get started?
Form your Meydan FZ (Commercial License) in UAE and have your entity ready in 2-10 business days.
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