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Meydan Free Zone vs Ajman NuVentures — which is cheaper in 2026?

Quick answer: With one residence visa, Ajman NuVentures is cheaper — AED 10,800 for the published scenario vs Meydan’s AED 24,450 (2026). For a licence only, Ajman NuVentures is the cheaper bare licence (AED 4,888 vs AED 12,500). Both are 100%-foreign-owned with 0% personal income tax — these are published scenarios; after review, we confirm the authority itemisation in writing before payment.

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 Meydan Free ZoneAjman NuVentures
Published scenario price (licence only)AED 12,500AED 4,888 cheaper
Licence + 1 residence visaAED 24,450AED 10,800 cheaper
Licence + 2 residence visasAED 34,400AED 16,200 cheaper
EmirateDubaiAjman
100% foreign ownershipYesYes

Published scenarios are shown for the stated licence and visa count. After review, your authority itemisation and final written quote are confirmed before payment. See your estimate in the cost calculator.

Meydan Free Zone vs Ajman NuVentures: the verdict

Meydan Free Zone is a Dubai free zone and Ajman NuVentures is in Ajman. On a licence-only setup, Ajman NuVentures is the cheaper of the two — but the right choice depends on how many visas you need and what you value.

Choose Meydan Free Zone if…

You want Dubai’s lowest licence-only entry — AED 12,500 for the published scenario — with a Downtown-adjacent address and a strong banking reputation.

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Choose Ajman NuVentures if…

You want the cheapest published licence scenario to get started.

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Common questions

Is Meydan Free Zone cheaper than Ajman NuVentures?

On a licence-only setup, Meydan Free Zone is AED 12,500 versus 4,888 for Ajman NuVentures — so Ajman NuVentures is cheaper. At one residence visa, Meydan Free Zone is AED 24,450 for the published scenario vs AED 10,800 at Ajman NuVentures — Ajman NuVentures is AED 13,650 cheaper. Check your exact visa count in the calculator.

Meydan Free Zone vs Ajman NuVentures — which should I choose?

Choose Meydan Free Zone for a Dubai address with a strong banking reputation. Choose Ajman NuVentures for the cheapest published licence scenario to get started. Both give 100% ownership and a residence visa.

How are these Meydan Free Zone and Ajman NuVentures scenario prices confirmed?

Each displayed figure is a published scenario for the stated licence and visa count. After review, we provide the applicable authority itemisation, requirements and final written quote before payment.

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Researched & written by the Formenzo Research Desk — independent, no free-zone commissions. All prices verified in writing before filing. Last reviewed 11 June 2026.

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