Employer of Record
How to employ someone in the UAE without a company here. Who holds the contract, who sponsors the visa, what it costs, and where an EOR stops being the right answer.
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Where to start
Start with what an Employer of Record does in the UAE: the provider holds the MOHRE contract and sponsors the visa, and you direct the work. Then weigh it on cost with what an EOR costs, and on permanence with EOR or your own UAE entity.
If you already hold a UAE licence the question changes, and EOR vs PEO sets out which model fits. When you are ready to hire, the Employer of Record service shows how an engagement runs and EOR pricing sets out the monthly fee.
What an Employer of Record Costs in the UAE
An EOR quote has three parts, and providers who merge them into one number are the ones worth questioning. Here is how the cost actually breaks down.
What an Employer of Record Does in the UAE
The UAE will not let you employ someone without a local licence and a sponsored visa. An employer of record is how companies hire here before they have either.
EOR or Your Own UAE Entity: Which to Choose
Both routes let you employ people in the UAE legally. They differ on speed, cost per head and how much control you keep, and the right answer changes as you grow.
EOR vs PEO in the UAE: The Practical Difference
The two terms are used as synonyms by providers who should know better. The distinction is simple and it decides whether you need a UAE entity at all.