Mainland, free zone, or offshore — Meridian handles licensing, visas, banking, and PRO services so you can focus on running the business, not chasing paperwork.
From free zone startups to mainland expansions, we match your business model to the right jurisdiction — then handle every filing.
Full access to the UAE market with no restrictions on trading location, backed by DED licensing.
02100% ownership and repatriation of profits across 45+ free zones, matched to your sector.
03Asset holding and international trade structures with confidentiality and tax efficiency.
04Visa processing, labour cards, and Emirates ID — handled without a single trip to a government office.
05Bank account introductions and documentation support with UAE-based and international banks.
06VAT registration, corporate tax filing, and bookkeeping to keep your license in good standing.
A fixed five-step path — the same one used for every client, regardless of jurisdiction.
We assess your activity, budget, and visa needs to recommend mainland, free zone, or offshore.
You choose the licensing authority; we prepare the MOA, trade name options, and initial approvals.
We compile and submit all paperwork on your behalf, tracking every approval in real time.
Your trade license is issued — most clients are operational within 3 to 5 working days.
We finalize investor visas, Emirates ID, and introduce you to banking partners for account opening.
“Our free zone license was issued in four days. Meridian handled the entire visa process too.”
“They mapped out the mainland vs free zone trade-offs clearly before we committed to anything.”
“Bank account approval was the hardest part elsewhere. Meridian's introductions made it straightforward.”
Book a free 20-minute consultation. No obligation, no hidden fees to discuss your options.