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Employer of Record (EOR) Services in the UAE

FlexEmploy acts as the Employer of Record for your people. We handle contracts, visas and work permits, payroll and WPS, insurance and HR support, while you keep full control of the work.

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EOR and HR solutions

  • Employer of Record
  • Payroll
  • WPS
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Work permits
  • Contract staffing
  • Recruitment
  • HR support
  • Insurance
  • Onboarding
  • Coaching

What is an Employer of Record in the UAE?

An Employer of Record (EOR) in the UAE is a licensed company that legally employs people on behalf of another business. FlexEmploy becomes the legal employer of your team in Dubai and across the UAE. We issue UAE compliant employment contracts, coordinate visas and work permits with the authorities, run payroll through the Wage Protection System (WPS), arrange health insurance and handle end of service. You choose who to hire and manage their day to day work.

This lets a company employ people in the UAE without first setting up its own local entity. It suits international companies entering or testing the UAE market, startups that want to hire before incorporating, and businesses that need to add people while they plan for visa quotas or Emiratisation targets.

How our EOR service works
What we handle:
  • Employment contracts
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Work permits
  • WPS payroll
  • Health insurance
  • End of service

How our EOR service works

  1. Brief us on roles and timing.

  2. We employ your people on UAE compliant contracts.

  3. Visas, work permits, WPS payroll and insurance handled by us.

  4. You manage the work day to day.

Talk to us about EOR

We work with any company hiring in the UAE, local or international.

  • Startups and new market entrants who want to hire before setting up an entity

  • Companies under visa or labour quota pressure who need to plan headcount and stay compliant

  • Businesses planning for Emiratisation targets

  • International companies testing the UAE market

Industries we support

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Your employee's journey, end to end

From offer to end of service, we manage every stage of employment so you and your team know exactly what happens next.

  1. A hand signing an employment contract with a fountain pen on an office desk

    Contracts

    We issue UAE compliant employment contracts and offer letters in line with UAE Labour Law, agreed with you before anything is signed.

  2. A smiling new arrival with a suitcase walking through a bright Dubai airport hall

    Visa & Work Permits

    We coordinate the employment visa, work permit, medical and Emirates ID process with the relevant authorities and keep you updated at each stage.

  3. A finance professional in a hijab reviewing payroll on a laptop

    Payroll & WPS

    Monthly payroll processed through the UAE Wage Protection System, with clear reporting for you each month.

  4. A doctor in a hijab talking with a patient in a modern clinic

    Insurance & Benefits

    Mandatory health insurance and agreed benefits arranged for every employee.

  5. Colleagues shaking hands at a warm farewell in a Dubai office

    End of Service

    Gratuity calculations, final settlement, and visa cancellation handled correctly, or a smooth transfer to your own entity.

  6. An Emirati HR manager helping a colleague with documents on a tablet

    Ongoing HR Support

    Day to day HR queries, leave, documents and letters, handled by a named contact.

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Why choose FlexEmploy

  • No local entity needed.

    Start hiring in the UAE without setting up a company first.

  • Already have a local entity.

    FlexEmploy still acts as Employer of Record for selected roles, so you can grow headcount without stretching visa quotas or HR capacity.

  • A clear employer.

    Your team is employed through FlexEmploy, powered by Smooth Manpower, with UAE compliant contracts.

  • Over 20 years in the UAE.

    Our group has supported UAE employment since 2005.

Questions about Employer of Record in the UAE

Updated November 2026

What is an Employer of Record (EOR) in the UAE?

An Employer of Record is a company that legally employs people on behalf of another business. FlexEmploy becomes the legal employer of your UAE team and handles contracts, visa coordination, WPS payroll, health insurance and end of service, while you manage the work.

Do I need a UAE company to hire employees in the UAE?

Not if you use an Employer of Record. Your team is employed through FlexEmploy, so you can start hiring before, or instead of, setting up your own entity. When you are ready to open your own company, we help you transfer the team across.

Can EOR employees get a UAE work permit and residence visa?

Yes. As the legal employer we coordinate the employment visa, work permit, medical fitness test and Emirates ID with the relevant authorities and keep you updated at each stage. Processing depends on the authorities and each person's circumstances, so we do not promise fixed timings.

How are salaries paid?

Salaries are paid monthly through the UAE Wage Protection System (WPS), the system private sector employers use to pay wages. You receive clear payroll reporting every month.

Is health insurance included?

Yes. Employer provided health insurance has been mandatory for private sector employees in every emirate since 1 January 2025. We arrange the required cover for each employee, plus any additional benefits you agree with us.

What happens at the end of an employment contract?

We calculate and pay the end of service gratuity, settle final dues and cancel the visa correctly. Under UAE Labour Law, gratuity is based on basic salary: 21 days for each of the first five years of service and 30 days for each year after that, for employees with at least one year of continuous service. If the employee is moving to your own entity, we arrange the transfer instead.

Can I transition people from another EOR onto FlexEmploy?

Yes. We plan the transfer with you and keep contracts, visas and payroll running through the change.

Does an Employer of Record help with Emiratisation?

An Employer of Record does not remove Emiratisation duties. We help you plan for targets and employ UAE nationals where that forms part of your workforce plan.

How much does an Employer of Record cost in the UAE?

Fees depend on headcount, salaries and scope. Tell us about the team and we will send a proposal.

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Get in touch about Employer of Record hiring in the UAE. Fill out the form or message us on WhatsApp. We will reply within one business day.

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