All-digital business licensing solution gets your business up and running in one hour
Dubai: If you have been dreaming of launching a business in Dubai, there has never been a better or faster time to start.
Dubai's Meydan Free Zone has launched Fawri, a pioneering digital platform that enables entrepreneurs to obtain a full business license in just 60 minutes, the fastest solution of its kind in the UAE.
Designed with solo founders in mind, Fawri sets a new benchmark for business setup speed, simplicity, and flexibility.
The platform delivers a completely digital licensing experience, issuing all essential documents including the business license, certificate of formation, share register, memorandum and articles of association, and lease agreement within one hour of application.
“Fawri is more than just a product, it is a declaration of our vision,” said Mohammad Bin Humaidan Al Falasi, Strategic Director of Free Zone Licensing at Meydan Free Zone. “We believe that starting a business should be fast, clear, and empowering. Fawri makes that possible digitally, globally, and founder-first.”
Visa application and bank account
Once the license is issued, entrepreneurs can immediately begin the visa application and corporate bank account setup process through Meydan Free Zone’s integrated digital ecosystem, enabling most businesses to become operational within the same day.
Fawri supports over 1,800 approved business activities across sectors such as e-commerce, consulting, trading, education, and fintech. Founders can combine up to three activity groups under a single license, providing exceptional flexibility to operate across industries.
100% foreign ownership
No paid-up capital requirements
Full repatriation of capital and profits
Freedom to lease office space anywhere in Dubai (with DET approval)
A money-back guarantee — the first of its kind in the region
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