MEYDAN UAE Free Zone for Turkish E-commerce Sellers
Turkish e-commerce sellers use MEYDAN Free Zone to invoice Amazon MENA, Amazon US, and Shopify in AED or USD outside TRY volatility. MEYDAN provides the license, an investor visa, and access to UAE banks that Turkish onshore banks cannot match.
Under Federal Decree-Law 47/2022, UAE CT applies 9% above AED 375,000 taxable income. Qualifying Free Zone Person status may preserve 0% on qualifying income (distribution, holding, high-sea sales) if substance requirements are met — you need physical office presence and staff.
Turkish KVK Article 3 risk remains for the effective management test if operations continue from Istanbul.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupMEYDAN Free Zone setup$12,500
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$12,500
What the tax authority sees
UAE MEYDAN FZ companies fall under Federal Decree-Law 47 of 2022: 9% CT above AED 375,000 taxable income; qualifying Free Zone Person status may preserve 0% on qualifying income with adequate substance in Dubai.
KVK Article 3; Etsy/Amazon marketplace withholding rules apply
MEYDAN suits Turkish e-commerce sellers needing UAE banking + residence + a stable jurisdictional base for Amazon MENA and international marketplaces.
- 01KVK Article 3 PE risk if effective management remains in Türkiye
- 02UAE CT 9% above AED 375,000 taxable income (Federal Decree-Law 47)
- 03Amazon MENA / global marketplace withholding rules per country
- 04Substance test to preserve qualifying income treatment
From filing to funded bank account
UAE Free Zone (MEYDAN) vs US LLC (Wyoming)
FAQ
Yes — MEYDAN license bundles 1-3 investor visa allocations depending on package. Emirates ID and residence visa allow you to open UAE banks (Emirates NBD, ADCB, Mashreq), rent housing, and legally reside. Total visa cost AED 3,500-6,000 per visa.
Start filing with MEYDAN Free Zone
Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.