Expand Your Business in United Arab Emirates with Expert Recruitment Solutions

Recruiting in United Arab Emirates can be overwhelming. We simplify the process, making it easier, more predictable, and stress-free. Let us help you tap into United Arab Emirates's top talent and grow your business with confidence.
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Why Choose United Arab Emirates for Your Next Hire?

United Arab Emirates offers a unique blend of opportunities for business expansion, but navigating local regulations and labor markets can be challenging. Lundi's expertise can help you succeed in this market.

Languages

Arabic

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Currency

AED

Capital City

Abu Dhabi

Employer Tax Rate

12.50%

Recruitment Agency Costs in United Arab Emirates

In United Arab Emirates, professional recruitment agency fees range from 22-27% of the first-year annual base salary of a recruited employee. Recruitment agencies also require an upfront retainer and payment in advance installments of the agency fee based on milestones such as start of recruitment, presentation of candidates, and scheduling interviews with a candidate shortlist.

We know this might sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. A solution like Lundi eliminates the barriers for you. With Lundi, you can recruit talent across 70+ countries, easily managing recruitment—all in one, easy-to-use platform. Get an overview of what you need to know when hiring in United Arab Emirates below.

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Employer Tax Costs in United Arab Emirates

Social Security (basic social security plus housing allowance, based on monthly minimum of 1,000 AED and maximum of 50,000 AED) There is an additional 2.5% contribution made by the Government making the total contribution for social security of 20%. A higher rate of 26% is applied in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, where the contribution of the employer is 15%, the Government’s contribution is 6%, and the employee’s contribution is 5%.

Employee Income Taxes in United Arab Emirates

Employees in UAE don't have an income bracket. Social Security (basic social security plus housing allowance, based on monthly minimum of 1,000 AED and maximum of 50,000 AED) (These contributions are for Emiratis only, no contributions for expats)

Employee Probation in United Arab Emirates

Probation period may not exceed 6 months. During probation, the employer may terminate the employment with a notice period of 14 days. If a foreign worker wishes to terminate the employment contract during the probation period and leave the state, he should give 14 days’ notice. Notice periods can be substituted by equivalent wages.

Employee Overtime in United Arab Emirates

In the UAE, the standard working week is Monday to Friday, with 40 working hours.

Employee Notice in United Arab Emirates

For unlimited term employment contracts, the minimum notice period is 1 month. The statutory maximum notice period is 3 months.30 day written notice if the period of services is less than five years;60 day written notice if the period of service exceeds five years; and90 day written notice if the period of service exceeds 10 years.

Termination in United Arab Emirates

Employee contracts can only be terminated according to terms spelled out in the Emirati Labour Law, and the relevant authorities must be informed accordingly.

How to Recruit in United Arab Emirates

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Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right talent for your team. The average time to match is one week.
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Why Companies Choose Lundi

Exceptional Talent Unavailable Anywhere Else

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Where is Lundi available?

Lundi is a flexible and scalable global talent solution that can fit into your requirements wherever you are in the world. View our coverage.

How do I open an account?

Register your interest by booking a call. During the meeting, we'll help you determine if Lundi is right for your business and how we might be able to help you with your hiring goals.

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  • Tailored

    Lundi takes the time to understand the candidate’s skills, experiences, and goals so that they can be matched to the right job.
  • Fair and Accurate

    Rather than relying on a single question or metric, Lundi takes into account the candidate’s overall history, expertise, and motivation.
  • Inclusive

    Our candidate screening process is designed to be inclusive and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to pursue their career goals.

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