Build your business in the world's most ambitious city.
Meridian is Dubai's white-glove corporate services firm — guiding founders, family offices and global investors through UAE company formation, residency and banking.
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No obligation. A 30-minute strategy call covering licence, visa and banking.
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Everything you need to launch and operate in the UAE.
Mainland Setup
Trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government contracts with a DED licence.
Learn moreFree Zone Setup
100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation across 45+ specialised zones.
Learn moreYour UAE company in three deliberate steps.
Strategy Call
We map activity, jurisdiction, visa quota and banking before you commit a dirham.
Licence & Visa
We prepare, submit and shepherd every application — typically 7 to 14 working days.
Banking & Beyond
Tier-1 bank introductions, tax registration, accounting and ongoing PRO support.
Founders and investors who chose Dubai with us.
"Meridian set up my DMCC company and personal residency in 11 days. The banking introduction alone was worth the fee."
"Transparent pricing, no surprises. They mapped the tax implications back home in Sweden before I committed."
"We moved our regional HQ from Singapore to ADGM. Meridian handled licensing, visas, and office in one engagement."
The Ultimate 2026 Dubai Business Setup Guide
Every licence type, visa cost, corporate tax implication and banking checklist for foreign founders in the UAE.