Free zone · UAE 2026

Free zone company formation in the UAE

The fastest and most affordable route to a UAE company with 100% foreign ownership — no local sponsor, no commercial office lease.

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Free zone company formation in the UAE — Meridian Launch

Starting price

AED 9,999

Government, visa and third-party fees quoted per file

Overview

A free zone company is registered inside one of the UAE's designated economic zones: IFZA, SHAMS, DMCC, Meydan, JAFZA and others. You own the company outright, keep all of the profit and can sponsor your own residence visa against the licence.

We handle the parts founders get stuck on — matching your activity to the right zone, preparing an application that clears first time, and producing the bank pack that proves the company is real. Most free zone licences are issued within days of a complete application.

What's included

  • Trade name reservation and initial approval
  • Free zone trade licence, valid for one year
  • Lease or flexi desk agreement for your licence address
  • Up to 10 business activities on a single licence
  • Immigration and establishment card registration
  • UAE bank account opening support

Who it suits

  • Consultants, freelancers and digital founders
  • E-commerce, media, software and trading businesses
  • Owners who need a UAE residence visa without a local partner
Questions, answered

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Our free zone packages start at AED 9,999 for the zero-visa option, or AED 15,000 all-inclusive with one investor visa. The final figure depends on the zone, your activities and the number of visas — you get it in writing before anything is paid.

Most licences are issued within three to seven working days of a complete application. Visa stamping and bank onboarding follow the bank's and immigration's own timelines, typically two to four weeks.

Only through a mainland distributor, a branch or a local service agent — or by adding a mainland licence later. We map the correct route for your activity before you register, so you do not discover the limit after paying.

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Tell us the activity and how many visas you need. We come back with the right jurisdiction, the inclusions and the all-in cost — in writing.

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  • No obligation, no pushy follow-ups, no hidden fees.
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