Build your UAE team
With white-glove localized support. Starting at just $299/month.
Get compliant employment contracts, local payroll, and expert-backed onboarding, all in one place with our Employer of Record in the United Arab Emirates.
- Hire & pay without setting up a local entity
- Handle full-time, part-time employees and contractors
- Onboard in 5–7 business days
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Trusted by global leaders across industries
Our clients include SaaS, logistics, e-commerce companies across sectors that are looking to grow their business globally. Become one of them.
Tap into the United Arab Emirates’ skilled talent pool
Skilled, highly-educated workforce
Tech, finance, support, you’ll find talent across every function
Business-friendly hiring environment
The UAE has free Zone incentives and strong infrastructure for growth
Ready to work
A remote-ready workforce with global experience means less training, more output
Exploring entity setup in the UAE for hiring? Think again.
It’s costly, time-consuming, and full of admin.
Why figure out compliance on your own?
We provide locally compliant contracts, payroll setup, visa and work permit sponsorship, and social security contributions.
Payroll would mean more than just payouts
It includes salary payments, gratuity calculations, leave pay, public holiday entitlements, and statutory contributions for eligible employees.
No need to set up a legal entity
With us, we can onboard employees or contractors legally with minimal delays and risk, and help get your global team off the ground effortlessly and at speed.
5–7 days onboarding with employment contract, payroll, and tax setup ready to go.
Employment Contracts
We support full-time and part-time, contract agreements permitted under UAE law, including terms for start and end dates, job role, work location, remuneration, working hours, and other entitlements.
Background checks
We can offer screening services such as identity verification, employment history, education checks, reference check, and criminal record check by the police on request of the employee (employers cannot conduct these tests)in compliance with UAE regulations, where applicable and permitted.
Visa & work permits
We can help secure work permits and residence visas, including processing applications with the Ministry of Labor and immigration authorities.
Talent discovery
Need help finding the right candidates in the UAE? Our local partners can help source, screen, and connect you with professionals suited to your requirements, whether for mainland or Free Zone roles.
The following services are available as add-ons, based on your hiring needs. Please contact us for more information on the availability of these services as per local laws.
Your team gets paid right, every time
Salary structuring
We set up salaries to include base pay, allowances, contributions for eligible employees (citizens and employees from GCC countries), and statutory entitlements such as gratuity and holiday pay. Overtime is paid at the employee’s normal salary, plus a premium depending on the time/day the overtime is carried out, except for certain categories of employees, such as supervisors.
Taxes
There is no personal income tax in the UAE. Employers contribute 17.5% to social security for eligible UAE nationals; employees contribute 5%.
Payouts
Employees are paid in AED, with payroll cycles aligned to UAE Wage Protection System requirements. Payslips, bank transfer letters, and gratuity calculations are included.
We strive to follow every rule to the letter
Social security
In the UAE, employers must make social security contributions for eligible employees. These are calculated as a percentage of the employee’s gross monthly salary at 12.5%.
Employees with UAE citizenship are entitled to join the federal employment scheme.
Expatriates are not entitled to monthly pension payments. Instead, they receive an “end of service” payment, also known as gratuity. Employers must provide medical insurance compliant with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Further, from 2023, mandatory unemployment insurance is mandatory.
We stay ahead, so you never fall behind
Worker classification
We support both full-time and part-time contracts, reduce the risk of misclassification, and ensure terms meet legal requirements.
Fair employment practices
UAE laws prohibit discrimination based on religion, caste, race, ethnic origin, gender, or disability, and mandate equal pay for women, amongst many other obligations.
Your employees get what they’re owed
Annual leaves
Employees with 6 months to 1 year of service are entitled to two days of leave for each month worked. After completing one year, they are entitled to 30 days of annual leave.
Sick leave
The first 15 days are fully paid, the next 30 days are paid at half salary, and the remaining 45 days are unpaid. No sick leave applies during the probation period.
Maternity Leaves
60 calendar days (First 45 days being fully paid and the remaining 15 days are half paid), plus up to a further 45 continuous or intermittent calendar days due to an illness affecting the employee or her child resulting from pregnancy or childbirth, subject to the provision of a medical certificate.
Parental Leave
Five working days for the employee, whether male or female
Bereavement leave
Five days for the death of an employee’s spouse, or three days for the death of an employee’s parent, sibling, grandchild, or grandparent, starting from the date of the death.
Study leave
10 working days per year, provided the employee is affiliated with, or regularly studying in, one of the educational institutions approved in the state, to sit exams, provided that the employee has at least two years’ service
Letting go is hard; doing it wrong is worse. We know how to do this well and compliantly
Notice periods
The minimum notice period is 30 days and the maximum is 90 days, unless both parties agree to payment in lieu of notice.
Probation periods
Probation can be up to a maximum of six months. During this period, either party can end the contract without a notice period.
Severance
Eligible employees receive an end-of-service gratuity based on their length of service and final basic salary. We can assist with gratuity calculations, benefits settlement, and closing employment records in compliance with local requirements.
More value, lower monthly cost
Manage Full-time Employees
Starting at
$299
/month
- Localized employment agreements
- Payroll processing with statutory deductions
- Device provisioning and workspace support (optional)
- White-glove onboarding in 5-7 business days
- Dedicated account managers
- Fast, localised support (24-hour SLA)
- Optional services: background checks, expat support, and more
Manage Contractors
Starting at
$19
/month
- Payments in 70+ currencies
- Invoice tracking
- Expense management: For contractors to submit and get approvals
Trusted by businesses worldwide
Jon Santavy
Managing Partner, Simwell
Payoneer Workforce Management has been a game-changer for us, completely transforming the way we manage our global team. Payoneer Workforce Management’s digital onboarding has made our international payments as easy as our domestic ones. Payroll management that used to take hours is now error-free and takes just a few minutes.
Lavinia Davison
Global Head of Talent & Operations, OpenSolar
Payoneer Workforce Management, has been a key partner in our international expansion. Their seamless onboarding process and compliance expertise have allowed us to focus on our core mission which is to accelerate the world’s transition from fossil fuels to solar energy.
Brian Butcher
EVP, Corporate Development, PureRed
Payoneer Workforce Management made our team expansion possible, handling the complex onboarding and payroll processes across six different countries with ease. Their local expertise ensured our compliance, letting us focus on what we do best—serving our clients.
Bret Michaelsen
Human Resources Director, VRP Consulting
Payoneer Workforce Management’s solutions empowered us to scale our workforce globally with ease, ensuring timely payroll, compliance, and a seamless onboarding experience—all on one powerful platform.
Shaik Mohammed Shabaz
Head of Human Resources & Administration, Microsense
Payoneer Workforce Management simplified our contractor engagement from start to finish. Their platform covered onboarding, payments, and compliance, making our expansion into new markets practically frictionless.
Why do companies choose Payoneer Workforce Management to hire in the UAE?
Transparent, Flat Pricing
Starting at $299 for EOR with 100% transparency in the fee structure. Consistent cost regardless of seniority, role type, or team size
White-Glove Onboarding
Dedicated account manager for both you & the employees. Enjoy localized support across time zones
Additional Local Support
Background checks, international health insurance, expat support, device provisioning, and co-working access
Deep Integrations
Integrate with 70+ tools across HRIS, accounting, and time-tracking. No process disruption. Just smooth operations
Mobile App
Stay in control wherever you are. The Payoneer Workforce Management app supports both employers and contractors
User-Friendly Interface
With an interface that’s clean and ready to go, Payoneer Workforce Management is designed for busy teams that dislike a steep learning curve
The all-in-one platform for global hiring
160+
Countries covered
70
Currencies for payroll
24×5
Dedicated Support
100%
Transparency in fees
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Payoneer Workforce Management helps businesses hire in the UAE without setting up a local entity. We create and manage the employment contracts, payroll, visas, work permits, social security contributions for eligible employees, and compliance with UAE labor laws, while you manage the employees’ daily work.
EOR pricing starts at $299/month per employee. Contractor management starts at $19/month.
No. Payoneer Workforce Management is the legal employer of the individuals the legal employer, allowing you the flexibility to manage your business needs within the United Arab Emirates without incorporating locally.
We manage statutory benefits such as pension and social security for eligible UAE nationals, end-of-service gratuity, and compliance with anti-discrimination and equal pay laws. Additional benefits like equipment provisioning or private insurance can be arranged based on your requirements.
Yes. The Employer of Record model in itself is not recognised in the UAE; however, the services of providing individuals to work for a foreign customer are supported and recognised in the UAE. Our solution in the UAE has been legally and compliantly established to provide such services to our customers. With our solution, we take on all the legal and regulatory risk, becoming the official employer for compliance, payroll, and HR administration while you direct day-to-day activities. This minimises the risk to your business.
Onboarding timelines depend on document readiness and approvals, but we can typically prepare employment contracts, payroll, and statutory registrations within 5 to 7 business days.
Contracts can be full-time or contract-based and must comply with mainland or Free Zone regulations. They typically include job role, salary, work location, working hours, start and end dates, and other agreed entitlements.
The information on this page reflects the details available at the time of publication. For the most up-to-date information, please consult a Payoneer Workforce Management representative or account executive. Skuad Pte Limited (a Payoneer group company) and its affiliates & subsidiaries shall provide EoR, AoR, and contractor management services.