Renewing your Meydan Free Zone license is a fully digital, streamlined process designed to keep your business compliant without unnecessary paperwork or in-person visits. The Meydan portal guides you step-by-step, and their system flags anything missing long before it becomes a problem.
Before a renewal application can begin, Meydan verifies whether your workspace arrangement is valid. This could be:
A Flexi Desk package
A private office agreement
If your workspace contract has expired, the system will block the renewal until the workspace is renewed or extended.
(Note: Ejari is only required when the business operates from a full physical office.)
Meydan does not ask you to upload your old trade license, but it does require your company details to be accurate and compliant.
The portal may prompt you to update:
Passport copies of all shareholders
Emirates IDs (for UAE residents)
UBO/shareholder information
Contact details
The system flags anything outdated so you don’t miss any compliance requirements.
Once your preliminary details are verified, you can initiate the renewal.
Simply:
Log into the Meydan CRM dashboard
Click “License Renewal”
Follow the guided steps
Theta 7 typically completes this stage within minutes because the platform is user-friendly and entirely digital.
This step is unique to Meydan Free Zone.
During the renewal process, you must provide one of the following:
Required if your financial year has concluded.
Your audit must align with the financial period registered with Meydan.
Used when:
Your company has not yet completed its first year, or
The financial year is ongoing, and the audit is not due yet
The declaration confirms that the company is compliant and will submit audited financials once eligible.
Theta 7 ensures clients use the correct declaration template so renewals are never delayed.
This is the part that many people overlook — but it is now mandatory during renewals.
Immediately after submitting the renewal application, Meydan requires all shareholders to complete their KYC verification.
This step includes:
Identity verification
Source of funds/wealth screening
Compliance checks against UAE regulations
Shareholder signature and confirmation
The renewal will not progress to invoicing or approval until every shareholder completes the KYC request sent through the Meydan portal.
Theta 7 typically coordinates this step for clients so nothing is missed.
Once your documents, financial declaration/audit, and shareholder KYC are submitted, Meydan’s compliance department begins its review.
They verify:
Workspace validity
Accuracy of financial documentation
KYC results
Activity compliance
If they need clarification or additional documents, you’ll receive a notification inside the portal.
After compliance approval, Meydan automatically generates a renewal payment voucher.
Your renewal cost depends on:
License type
Activity categories
Visa allocation
Package selection
Meydan is transparent — all fees are displayed upfront before you pay.
You can settle your renewal fees via:
Online payment in the CRM
Card payment link
Bank transfer
Once paid, the transaction reflects instantly.
Once the payment is confirmed, your renewed license will be available directly inside the Meydan CRM.
You can:
Download it immediately
Share it with banks or authorities
Use it for visa services
No printing, no stamping, no physical visits — everything is digital.
Meydan follows a predictable cycle:
Meydan sends automated reminders.
System checks your workspace agreement and documents.
Your license becomes inactive, but you enter a grace window.
You can renew without fines
But access to some services may be restricted
Penalties apply
Visa services freeze
Banking access may be impacted
Prolonged inactivity can cause blacklisting
This is why Theta 7 always encourages early renewal.
Depending on your business activity or free zone structure, you may also need:
External approvals (for regulated activities)
Updated UBO data
Chamber of Commerce renewals
Fresh Ejari only if you operate from a physical office
Meydan’s system prompts you automatically if any of these apply.
Renewing your Meydan Free Zone license is more than just an annual formality — it’s a crucial step that ensures your business remains compliant, operational, and ready for growth in one of Dubai’s most entrepreneur-friendly zones. By staying ahead of your workspace validity, keeping shareholder and company details updated, completing the required KYC checks, and submitting your financial documentation correctly, you can complete your renewal without delays or complications. Meydan’s fully digital ecosystem makes the process accessible and efficient, but having expert guidance ensures that every compliance box is ticked and nothing slips through the cracks.
If you want a fast, stress-free renewal handled end-to-end by specialists who work with Meydan every day, Theta 7 Business Consultants is here to manage everything for you — from KYC coordination to financial declarations and compliance approvals.
Message us today to renew your Meydan license in as little as 24 hours and keep your business running at full speed.
