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Employer of Record — UAE
Employer of Record
in the UAE
Deploy workforce across the UAE through our fully owned, MoHRE-licensed entity. No setup. Full compliance from day one.
Overview
Country Snapshot
Population
~9.6 million
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Currency
AED
Language
Arabic (English widely used)
Expatriates: ~88%
Emirati Nationals: ~12%
The UAE is a federation of seven emirates, each with distinct licensing and immigration authorities. Dubai hosts over 30 Free Zones with independent employment regimes.
Hiring & Compliance
Direct Employment. Full In-Country Control.
Masdar is a fully licensed, in-country EOR provider in the UAE. We manage all employment obligations directly — contracts, visas, payroll, and government registrations.
A valid UAE trade license is required to directly sponsor employees
Expatriates must be sponsored under a registered UAE entity
Non-compliance may result in fines, bans, or deportation
Licensed by
MoHRE — UAE
Who this is for:
Companies without a UAE legal entity
Businesses facing visa quota limitations
Organizations seeking to meet Emiratization obligations without direct headcount
Emiratization Support
Emiratization. Managed Directly by Masdar.
01
We employ eligible Emirati candidates under our EOR platform
02
Full MoHRE registration and pension compliance (GPSSA / ADPF)
03
Local talent sourcing and quota tracking support included
Not sure about visa pathways or timelines?
A 30-minute call can save you months. Speak to a UAE deployment specialist — free.
Employment Contracts
Contract Structure
| Language | English & Arabic |
| Currency | AED |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term (1–3 years, renewable) |
| Must Define | Title, scope, salary, benefits, hours, probation, termination |
Job titles are subject to MoHRE system availability and academic qualifications.
Working Hours & Public Holidays
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
8 hrs/day · 48 hrs/week
Monday to Friday
Ramadan
2-hour daily reduction
For Muslim employees
Overtime
125% regular rate
150% night/weekend/holiday
Public Holidays
New Year's Day
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Adha
Islamic New Year
Prophet's Birthday
Commemoration Day
UAE National Day
Time Off
Leave Entitlements
| Leave Type | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 30 calendar days (after 1 year) |
| Sick Leave | 15 days full pay · 30 days half pay · 45 days unpaid |
| Maternity Leave | 60 days (45 full + 15 half pay) |
| Parental Leave | 5 paid days (within 6 months of birth) |
| Hajj Leave | Up to 30 unpaid days (once per employment) |
Employment Lifecycle
Probation & Termination
Notice Periods
Probation
Max 6 months
Termination notice
14 days
Resignation (staying in UAE)
30 days
Resignation (leaving UAE)
14 days
Post-Probation Notice
30–90 days
End of Service Gratuity
Under 1 year
Not eligible
1–5 years
21 days' basic salary/yr
5+ years
30 days/yr from year six
Maximum cap
2 years' total wage
Payroll Compliance
Payroll Structure
| Currency | AED only |
| WPS | Mandatory |
| Payslips | Issued monthly |
| Income Tax | None |
| Repatriation | Final air ticket to home country required |
Need help with payroll structure or compliance?
Every deployment is different. Book a free consultation to get tailored advice on costs, timelines, and the best route for your team.
Health Insurance
Insurance Requirements
Mandatory for all expatriates. Coverage requirements vary by emirate — Abu Dhabi mandates family coverage while Dubai requires employee-only as minimum.
Why Masdar
Not a Reseller. Not an Aggregator.
Direct Infrastructure.
MoHRE-licensed entity with full sponsorship authority
In-house visa, PRO, HR, legal, and payroll operations
End-to-end onboarding, documentation, and offboarding
Emiratization quota management via direct EOR employment
No hidden third-party costs