Employer Of Record Dubai For Fast Legal Hiring

The EOR becomes the legal employer and issues employment contracts under UAE law. It runs monthly payroll and files Wage Protection System reports. It sponsors and renews work visas, handles medical testing and Emirates ID. It provides employer health insurance, calculates end of service gratuity, and manages statutory compliance.

Onboarding from offer to first payroll normally takes two to six weeks. Steps include job offer, MoHRE authorization, Emirates ID preapproval, medical test, visa stamping at GDRFA, and final payroll setup. Free zone rules or security clearances add time. Start immigration and document collection early to meet deadlines.

The EOR runs monthly payroll and issues electronic payslips. Salaries disburse through local bank channels or wire transfers on agreed dates. The EOR files WPS reports and handles statutory employer contributions for UAE nationals. VAT applies to EOR services per UAE law. Reconcile payslips monthly and audit payroll records.

As the legal employer the EOR holds statutory liabilities and signs employment contracts. You retain operational control over role, performance management and assignment of duties under the client agreement. The EOR manages labour filings, end of service calculations and initial dispute handling. Use local counsel for court representation.

Perform vendor due diligence. Verify trade licence, local registrations and client references. Review sample employment contracts, onboarding timelines, visa approval rates and payroll audit reports. Confirm data security standards such as SOC 2 or equivalent and require a Data Processing Addendum. Compare fee models and liability clauses.