Employer of Record (EOR) Services in the UAE

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.

Employer of Record UAE hiring in Dubai with Connect Resources

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:

Faster visa and work permit processing

Faster visa and work permit processing

Faster visa and work permit processing

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:

Want to hire employees in the UAE without forming a legal entity

Are relocating staff to Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Need fast, compliant onboarding and payroll

Want to test the UAE market before incorporation

Prefer to avoid long-term HR, payroll, and legal overhead

This solution may not be suitable if:

You already have a registered UAE entity

You plan to hire a large permanent workforce immediately

You want to manage payroll and compliance fully in-house

What’s included in our UAE
Employer of Record Services?

UAE-compliant employment contracts

Visa and work permit processing

Payroll processing and payslips

Statutory tax and social contributions

Mandatory employee benefits

Labour law compliance and reporting

Onboarding and offboarding support

HR and employment advisory

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:

Role & compensation confirmation

You select the employee and define salary, benefits, and role requirements.

Employment & visa setup

We issue a compliant UAE employment contract and process visas and work permits.

Onboarding & payroll activation

The employee is onboarded, payroll is set up, and benefits are enrolled.

Ongoing HR & compliance management

We manage payroll, labour law compliance, renewals, and terminations.

You focus on performance and growth we handle the legal employment framework.

Why choose Connect Resources for EOR Services in the UAE?

Licensed by MOHRE

We are officially licensed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), ensuring 100% compliance with UAE labour laws.

100% Emirati-Owned

Our local ownership enables faster processing, stronger regulatory alignment, and smoother government interactions.

End-to-End Workforce Solutions

Beyond EOR, we support recruitment, immigration, HR outsourcing, payroll, and legal advisory all under one roof.

Flexible & Scalable

Hire one employee or scale a full team across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider UAE without changing your structure.

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:

Licensing and registration

Payroll and tax registration

Ongoing compliance obligations

Legal and HR overhead

An Employer of Record allows you to:

Hire legally without incorporation

Move faster with lower upfront costs

Transition to an entity later if needed

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.

Other Services

Other Workforce Solutions We Offer

Staff Outsourcing

Ideal for project-based, contract, or flexible workforce needs where EOR may not be required.

Payroll Outsourcing

Best for companies that already have a UAE entity and need compliant payroll support.

PRO Services

Government documentation, company formation support, visa processing, and labour compliance handled end-to-end.

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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