Hire in United Arab Emirates
Mandatory Benefits
- ✓ End of Service Gratuity — 21 days' pay per year (up to 5 years); 30 days thereafter
- ✓ DIFC/ADGM employees may fall under separate frameworks
- ✓ Health insurance mandatory for all employees (employer-funded)
- ✓ Annual leave — 30 days after 1 year of service
Hiring in the UAE with Pynk
The UAE is a strategic hub for companies expanding into the Middle East and Africa region, offering a 0% personal income tax environment, world-class infrastructure, and a highly international workforce.
Why Companies Hire in the UAE
- 0% personal income tax is a major attraction for senior talent
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi are regional HQ locations for hundreds of multinationals
- Access to MENA markets from a stable, well-regulated base
- Large expatriate professional population across all sectors
Key Employment Considerations
The UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) governs all private sector employment. End of Service Gratuity (EOSG) calculations are mandatory and can represent a significant liability. Free Zone employees (DIFC, ADGM) operate under separate legal frameworks.
Pynk ensures full compliance with both mainland and Free Zone employment requirements, including mandatory health insurance procurement and EOSG provision management.
Hire in United Arab Emirates in 48 hours
Pynk becomes the legal employer. You manage the work. We handle contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits — all fully compliant.
View PricingPynk maintains owned legal entities in United Arab Emirates. Our in-country legal team ensures every contract, filing, and payment meets local requirements.
Cost Estimator
How much does it cost to hire in United Arab Emirates?
Enter an annual salary below to see a side-by-side comparison of the true employment cost in United Arab Emirates versus a flat Pynk EOR fee — including employer taxes, mandatory benefits, and multi-employee savings.
Global Hiring Cost Calculator
3-way comparison: Pynk EOR · Own Entity · Own Entity + Transfer Pricing
Full-time employees · employer statutory costs apply · $499/mo Pynk fee
OECD range 7–12%
Immigration
Visa & Work Permit Guide
Work Visa Types
UAE Employment Visa + Residence Permit
A two-step process: an entry permit is issued first, followed by an in-country medical test, Emirates ID enrollment, and the residence visa stamp.
Free Zone Employment Visa (DIFC / ADGM)
Separate visa framework for workers employed within UAE Free Zones. Issued by the free zone authority rather than the federal government.
Golden Visa
Long-term 10-year residency for exceptional talent, investors, and senior executives. Not employer-dependent.
Pynk Advantage
Pynk UAE is licensed as a mainland employer and within DIFC, covering both entity types. We handle the full visa run, medical tests, and Emirates ID process.
Quick Facts
- ✓ Employment offer from a UAE-licensed entity
- ✓ Medical fitness test (in-country)
- ✓ Emirates ID biometrics enrollment
- ✓ Attested academic certificates (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- ✓ Valid passport (6+ months)
Ready to hire your first employee in United Arab Emirates?
Our United Arab Emirates experts are ready to onboard your new hire within 48 hours of contract signing. Zero entity setup. Zero legal risk.