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MEAโ€ขAE

Hire and pay in UAE

Expand your global team in UAE without setting up a local entity. Fully compliant EOR, automated multi-currency payroll, and statutory benefits.

At a Glance
CurrencyUAE Dirham (AED)
Min WageNo federal minimum wage
Standard Hours48 hours / week
EOR Setup Speed1 - 2 Days
ISO CODE
AE
CURRENCY
UAE Dirham
PAYROLL CYCLE
Monthly
REGION
MEA
LOCAL PROPERTY & LABOR LAWS

Know the essentials before you hire

Customizable multi-jurisdiction employment essentials with local legal requirements. This provides a starting point for planning, not a substitute for individual legal or payroll advice.

Minimum wage
No federal minimum wage

National Living Wage ยท supplied example; confirm age and eligibility.

Standard hours
48 hours / week

Typical working pattern. Agree hours, breaks and overtime in the contract.

Probation
Up to 6 months

Typical period. Define review milestones and agreed terms.

Notice period
30 to 90 days

Based on tenure. Check statutory and contractual notice.

Severance
End of Service Gratuity (21-30 days per year)

Statutory redundancy pay may apply. Review eligibility and process.

Payroll cycle
Monthly

Agree payroll cut-offs, inputs and the employee's payment date.

PAYROLL & TAX BURDEN

Payroll & taxes at a glance

Employer contributions and statutory taxes. Employee taxes are deducted through payroll and remitted to the local authorities.

Component
Employer Obligation
Employer payroll tax rate
End of Service Gratuity accrual
Statutory benefits / Social security
Mandatory contributions included in EOR management
Payroll frequency
Monthly via automated multi-currency disbursement
SIMPLIFIED HIRING CALCULATOR

What could a UAE hire cost?

A simplified annual employment budget for your convenience with initial export. This is a planning overlay, not a payroll final calculation.

UAE : UAE Dirham
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Local salary is tax-withheld & auto-submitted in compliance with UAE authorities.

ANNUAL BREAKDOWN
Gross salaryAED65,000
Employer contributionsAED8,970
Statutory pensionAED1,950
EOR Management feeIncluded / custom
Estimated total annual employer cost
AED75,920
AED6,327 / month ยท 1 employee(s)
COMPLIANCE & BENEFITS

Benefits are part of the plan

Statutory benefits requirements under UAE labor law. Confirm committing acquisitions and eligibility for eligible employees.

End of Service Gratuity
Mandatory health insurance
Annual repatriation ticket
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