Launch Your Business in Just 60 Minutes with Dubai’s New ‘Fawri’ Licensing Service
Dubai has introduced one of the fastest business setup solutions in the region with the launch of ‘Fawri’, a fully digital licensing platform by Meydan Free Zone that enables entrepreneurs to obtain a complete business license in just 60 minutes.
Targeted at solo founders and startups, Fawri redefines ease and efficiency in company formation, delivering a streamlined, founder-first experience designed to empower global entrepreneurs from day one.
What Fawri Offers
Within one hour of applying, users receive:
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Business License
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Certificate of Formation
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Share Register
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Memorandum & Articles of Association
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Lease Agreement
“Fawri is more than just a product — it’s a declaration of our vision,” said Mohammad Bin Humaidan Al Falasi, Strategic Director of Free Zone Licensing at Meydan Free Zone. “We believe starting a business should be fast, clear, and empowering. Fawri delivers this digitally, globally, and with a founder-first mindset.”
Integrated Business Support
Once licensed, entrepreneurs can instantly begin the visa application and corporate bank account setup process through Meydan’s integrated digital ecosystem, often allowing businesses to become operational on the same day.
The platform supports over 1,800 approved business activities across diverse sectors such as:
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E-commerce
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Consulting
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Trading
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Education
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Fintech
Entrepreneurs can choose up to three activity groups under a single license, offering the flexibility to operate across industries.
Key Features and Benefits
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100% foreign ownership
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No paid-up capital required
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Full repatriation of capital and profits
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Freedom to lease office space anywhere in Dubai (subject to DET approval)
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Money-back guarantee — the first of its kind in the region
Conclusion:
With Fawri, Dubai continues to assert its position as a global business hub by offering unmatched speed, simplicity, and scalability for startups and solo entrepreneurs. The initiative is a testament to the UAE’s forward-thinking approach in fostering innovation, investment, and ease of doing business.
