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Hire in United Arab Emirates
Employ in United Arab Emirates without opening an entity
Ubique-run Currency: AED · Onboarding in 7 business days incl. visa
Ubique runs its own legal entity and payroll team in United Arab Emirates, so onboarding, payslips and offboarding are handled in-house.
Middle East & Africa · United Arab Emirates
Employer costapprox. 12.5% for nationals, end-of-service for expats
Onboarding7 business days incl. visa
Probationup to 6 months
Public holidays13
Key facts from Ubique Atlas
What you need to know before you hire
Average employer costapprox. 12.5% for nationals, end-of-service for expats
Onboarding time7 business days incl. visa
Probation periodup to 6 months
Notice period30 to 90 days
Annual leave30 days
Public holidays13 days
Mandatory benefits
End-of-service gratuity, health insurance mandatory in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Employment law summary
How employment works in United Arab Emirates
No personal income tax. Employment visas are tied to the employer, which is why an EOR is widely used. The 2022 labour law standardised fixed-term contracts and probation rules.
Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.
What Ubique does for you in United Arab Emirates
- Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
- Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
- Runs monthly payroll in AED, with payslips and year-end filings
- Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
- Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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