Employment Contracts
Employees typically work under fixed-term employment contracts that comply with UAE Labour Law.
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Hire and Expand Your Business in the United Arab Emirates
Planning to hire employees or expand your business in the UAE? Explore employment regulations, payroll requirements, taxation, employee benefits, visa processes, and compliance information—all in one place.
- Capital Abu Dhabi
- Largest City Dubai
- Currency UAE Dirham (AED)
- Language Arabic
- Business Language English & Arabic
- Population 10+ Million
- Time Zone GST (UTC+4)
- Typical Work Week Monday – Friday
Why Hire in the UAE?
The UAE has become one of the world's leading business destinations, offering a strategic location, strong infrastructure, tax advantages, and access to a highly skilled international workforce. Companies across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing continue to establish operations here due to its business-friendly environment.
- Gateway to Middle East markets
- Diverse international workforce
- Modern infrastructure
- Strong economic growth
- Business-friendly regulations
- Global connectivity
Employment Overview
Before hiring employees in the UAE, employers should understand the country's employment framework to ensure compliance with local labour regulations.
Working Hours
The standard working week is generally 48 hours, with reduced hours during Ramadan where applicable.
Probation Period
Employees may be placed on probation for up to six months.
Minimum Wage
There is currently no universal minimum wage in the UAE; salaries vary based on industry and role.
Notice Period
Notice periods generally range from 30 to 90 days depending on the employment contract.
Remote Work
Remote and hybrid work arrangements are increasingly adopted across many industries.
Payroll Frequency
Currency
Income Tax
Social Security
Salary Payments
Immigration & Visa
Statutory Employee Benefits
Annual Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Public Holidays
Health Insurance
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
End of Service Benefits
Visa and Immigration Requirements
International employees generally require a valid work permit and residency visa before beginning employment in the UAE.
- Employment Visa
- Residence Visa
- Medical Examination
- Emirates ID
- Visa Sponsorship
- Renewals
Hire Employees Without Setting Up a Local Entity
Using GMS's Employer of Record solution, businesses can legally hire employees in the UAE without establishing a local company. We manage employment contracts, payroll, statutory benefits, compliance, and HR administration while you focus on growing your business.
Benefits :
- Fast market entry
- Full legal compliance
- Local HR support
- Payroll management
- Employee onboarding
How We Help You Hire in UAE
Our streamlined process makes international hiring simple, compliant, and efficient.
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Consultation
Understand your hiring requirements.
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Compliance Review
Ensure all legal requirements are met.
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Employee Onboarding
Contracts, payroll, and documentation are prepared.
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Payroll Setup
Employees are added to payroll systems.
Ongoing HR Support
Continuous workforce management.
UAE Hiring Guide
Everything you need to know before hiring employees in the UAE—from recruitment requirements and employment contracts to onboarding and compliance.
UAE Payroll Guide
Learn payroll cycles, salary payments, WPS requirements, gratuity calculations, and employer payroll obligations.
UAE Employment Law
Understand labour regulations, working hours, leave policies, termination rules, and employer responsibilities.
UAE Hiring Guide
Everything you need to know before hiring employees in the UAE—from recruitment requirements and employment contracts to onboarding and compliance.
UAE Payroll Guide
Learn payroll cycles, salary payments, WPS requirements, gratuity calculations, and employer payroll obligations.
UAE Employment Law
Understand labour regulations, working hours, leave policies, termination rules, and employer responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our services, hiring process, and international expansion.
The standard working week is generally 48 hours, with reduced hours during Ramadan where applicable.
The UAE currently has no personal income tax for employees.
Processing times vary by case, but most employment visas are typically completed within a few weeks when documentation is complete.
Yes. End-of-service benefits are a statutory requirement for eligible employees under UAE labour law.
