Employment and outsourcing support (UAE)
Integrated UAE employment and outsourcing support for international tech and digital businesses — from hiring structures and EOR arrangements to contracts, compliance, and ongoing HR advisory.
What our clients face
First local hires in the UAE
Setting up employment contracts, MOHRE registration, and WPS compliance for your initial team.
Outsourcing staff through an EOR
Using an Employer of Record or temporary staffing arrangement under Ministerial Decision No. 13/2022 while you decide whether to establish a local entity.
Team restructuring
Handling redundancies, transfers between group entities, or converting contractors to employees.
Free zone vs. mainland employment
Navigating different employment rules for tech and creative roles across UAE jurisdictions.
End-of-service and termination issues
Dealing with gratuity calculations, non-compete enforceability, or termination disputes.
Who this is for
International tech companies, gaming studios, and digital businesses entering or scaling in the UAE who need employment setups that work under local law.
Our approach
Employment contract drafting and review
Compliant with UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021) and applicable free zone regulations.
Outsourcing and EOR structuring
Selecting the right model — direct hire, EOR, temporary staffing, or secondment — based on headcount, timeline, and cost; verifying the provider holds the required MOHRE temporary staffing licence under Ministerial Decision No. 13/2022.
MOHRE and immigration coordination
Work permits and residence visas (MOHRE), Emirates ID processing (ICP), handled in coordination with the employment team.
Workplace policy development
Internal regulations, remote work policies, and IP assignment clauses tailored for tech and creative teams.
Termination and exit management
Notice periods, gratuity calculations, MOHRE dispute avoidance, and settlement agreements.
Ongoing compliance advisory
Labour law updates, WPS compliance reviews, and Emiratisation quota tracking.
Stages of work
Initial assessment
We review your current or planned workforce setup in the UAE: entity type, headcount, roles, and jurisdictions (mainland, DIFC, ADGM, or specific free zones).
Structure recommendation
We map out the optimal employment or outsourcing model and flag regulatory risks specific to your sector.
Documentation
We draft or revise employment contracts, outsourcing agreements, and internal HR policies.
Implementation support
We coordinate with PRO services, immigration authorities, and payroll providers to get people onboarded.
Ongoing advisory
As your team grows or UAE labour regulations change, we update your structures and keep you compliant.
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