Hire Employees in Dubai & Abu Dhabi Without Setting Up a Company
Connect Resources provides licensed Employer of Record (EOR) services in the UAE, allowing you to hire, employ, and manage staff legally without the complexity, delays, or risks of company formation.
We act as the legal employer, while you retain full control over your team’s day-to-day work.
UAE Employer of Record Services
“licensed, local, compliant”
Connect Resources is proud to be one of the limited number of companies licensed to offer Employer of Record services in the UAE.
As a 100% Emirati-owned company, we offer:
Our EOR solutions are designed for international companies, regional businesses, and growing teams that need speed, compliance, and flexibility when hiring in the UAE.
Who our Employer of Record Services are for?
Our UAE Employer of Record solution is ideal if you:
This solution may not be suitable if:
What’s included in our UAE
Employer of Record Services?
Where applicable, we also support employee relocation and immigration services.
How Employer of Record Services work in the UAE?
Our EOR process is simple, structured, and compliant:
You focus on performance and growth we handle the legal employment framework.
Why choose Connect Resources for EOR Services in the UAE?
Key benefits of using an Employer of Record in the UAE?
Rapid market entry
Hire employees in the UAE without setting up a company.
Reduced compliance risk
Stay aligned with local labour laws and employment regulations.
Simplified payroll & benefits
Accurate salary processing and statutory benefit administration.
Cost efficiency
Avoid entity setup, legal retainers, and internal HR overhead.
Focus on growth
We manage employment and you focus on business results.
How Employer of Record Services work in the UAE?
Setting up a UAE entity involves:
An Employer of Record allows you to:
Many companies use EOR as a market-entry or expansion phase before formal incorporation.
Hiring across Dubai, Abu Dhabi & the UAE
With Connect Resources, you can hire employees across:
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Other UAE Emirates
Our local presence and regulatory expertise ensure your workforce is compliant wherever your team is based.
FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Employer of Record services (EOR) in the UAE.
An Employer of Record (UAE) is an agency that offers legal services that include employing and managing staff for international businesses. This includes taking responsibility for duties such as adherence to regulations, payroll, taxation, and employee benefits.
A company can use an EOR for different reasons. These include, save time and money on administrative tasks, reduce legal and financial risks associated with international hiring, and gain access to a larger pool of talent. Likewise, an EOR can provide compliance support, employee onboarding services, payroll processing, and other related services.
When a company hires an EOR, they start a multilateral business relationship with the EOR and the employees. The business and the employees remain in direct contact, also, the business is responsible for overseeing and assigning tasks and projects. Likewise, they must monitor employee performance and other duties.
No, an Employer of Record (EOR) is not only for international expansion. An EOR can be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to:
- Reducing the administrative burden of onboarding and managing employees
- Streamlining payroll and human resource processes
- Complying with local labor laws
- Managing employee contracts and benefits
- Securing workers’ compensation insurance
- Reducing risk and liability associated with hiring employees.
The benefits of using an EOR include:
- Time saving.
- More precision.
- Up-to-date records.
- Less international regulatory risks.
- Less overhead costs.
- Use of technology and much more.
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