Make employment in United Arab Emirates easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in United Arab Emirates, all in one easy-to-use platform.
The United Arab Emirates is an elective monarchy of seven emirates crested on the Arabian peninsula.
Since oil was first discovered in 1958, the nation has rocketed to rapid growth in infrastructure, healthcare, and technology, and a tourism industry that sees over 20 million tourists visiting Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The UAE, particularly Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, are home to a huge population of expats. Some of the world’s most talented professionals call the Emirates home and a significant portion of these workers have experience working with multi-nationals. Global employers will find a haven of talent on this small slice of Arabian land.
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Want to employ workers in United Arab Emirates? Companies hiring in United Arab Emirates are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in United Arab Emirates and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your United Arab Emirates team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in United Arab Emirates. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Employment taxes and statutory fees affect both your payroll and your employees' paychecks in United Arab Emirates. Note that your employees may be liable for additional local taxes.
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At Remote, we provide tailored benefits to ensure that all Remote employees receive comprehensive coverage from top providers.
Remote’s Global Business Travel Insurance program is crafted to address the unique needs of your team, whether they are embarking on short business trips or traveling extensively throughout the year. With five comprehensive plan options—Basic, Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, and Standard Plus—this program ensures that your team members have the right level of coverage to protect their health, safety, and well-being while traveling for business. Available in over 90 countries, the program provides extensive global coverage at competitive rates, offering peace of mind no matter where their work takes them.
This optional benefit is designed to be flexible, allowing you to offer tailored coverage that meets the diverse needs of your workforce. By providing business travel insurance, you are taking proactive steps to safeguard your team from unforeseen events such as medical emergencies, trip disruptions, or loss of business equipment while they are on the road.
Coverages (values in USD):
Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Excludes Medical & Evacuation
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Excludes Medical & Evacuation
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Offering mental health benefits is not mandatory in this country, but providing the benefit can significantly enhance the emotional well-being and overall productivity of employees.
Remote offers a comprehensive employee mental wellbeing platform in partnership with one of the top-rated employee mental wellbeing providers. This platform is available on desktop and mobile apps and includes 1-to-1 therapy with a curated pool of top-quality therapists in over 35 languages. The advanced matching service finds each employee the right therapist within 48 hours, boasting a 98% success rate. Employees receive a personal wellbeing profile with tailored recommendations and information to track progress. The platform also offers a curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers. Additionally, there are 24/7 mental health helplines for immediate support when an employee is struggling.
Mental health program benefits may be offered to the employees from among 5 different plans. Offering mental health benefits is optional, but it can greatly enhance employee well-being and productivity.
It is essential to be aware that in certain countries, mental health benefits may be categorized as ‘Benefits in Kind’ (BIK). This categorization means that the monthly premiums paid
for the benefit might be counted as part of the employee’s taxable income according to the local tax laws.
When mental health benefits are offered, they must be provided equally to all employees in the respective country.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Not included in the Basic plan
Team members can pay for therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes one pre-paid Therapy/Coaching session per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes three pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes six pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes twelve pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
In the United Arab Emirates, all employers are mandated to provide health insurance to employees. Remote offers local comprehensive benefits that cover health, dental, and vision in the UAE. Remote offers you the flexibility to cover the employee only (single option) or the employee and their dependents (family option). This enables you to tailor the coverage to meet the specific needs of your team.
Note : Please note there is a 30-day rule in the UAE. Remote must ensure that the health insurance stays active for an additional 30 days after a sponsored team member leaves due to visa requirements (some exceptions might be waive the 30 days).
This requirement ensures employees continue to have access to healthcare services during their transition period and helps prevent any gaps in coverage. Additionally, maintaining active health insurance is crucial for fulfilling visa requirements and avoiding potential legal or regulatory issues. An additional 15 days are factored in to cover the time typically needed to process the visa cancellation. Therefore, a total of 45 days of extended health insurance coverage is required when an employee leaves the company. If you would like more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, you can download our Global Benefits Guide here !
Hospital Accommodation: Private room
Intensive Care: Full refund
Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full refund
Surgical Fees: Full refund
Physician and Therapist Fees: Full refund
Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
Organ Transplant: Full refund
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full refund
Parent Accommodation: Full refund
Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full refund
Day-Care Treatment: Full refund
Kidney Dialysis: Full refund
Out-Patient Surgery: Full refund
Nursing at Home: $3,375
Rehabilitation Treatment: $3,375
Local Ambulance: Full refund
Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: $50,000
Medical Evacuation: Full refund
Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: $2,700
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $13,500
Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): $4,050
Oncology: Full refund
Palliative Care: Full refund
Long Term Care: Full refund (max. 90 days)
HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full refund
Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: $15,000
Gender Dysphoria Services: $50,000 per lifetime
Cover Limit: Included in overall limit
Co-payment: 20% per visit up to max, $27 per visit
Medical Practitioner Fees: Full refund
Prescribed Drugs and Dressings: $2,700
Specialist Fees: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
MRI Scans: Full refund
Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full refund
Prescribed Physiotherapy: $600
Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: $1,520
Chiropractic Treatment, Osteopathy, and Podiatry: Full refund
Infertility Treatment: $16,000 per lifetime
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: 10 visits
Prescribed Medical Aids: $675
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full refund
Vaccinations: Full refund (up to age 18), $300 (age 19 and above)
Health and Wellbeing Checks: Full refund
Cancer Screening: Full refund
The Standard tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.
$140 with 30% co-pay
Not covered
Routine Maternity: $6,000
Complications of Pregnancy and Childbirth: $13,500
Antenatal Care: Full refund
Newborn Care: Full refund (max. 30 days)
Co-pay: 20% per visit up to max, $27 per visit on Outpatient treatments
Deductible: None
You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/parter and children.
Hospital Accommodation: Private room
Intensive Care: Full refund
Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full refund
Surgical Fees: Full refund
Physician and Therapist Fees: Full refund
Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
Organ Transplant: Full refund
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full refund
Parent Accommodation: Full refund
Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full refund
Day-Care Treatment: Full refund
Kidney Dialysis: Full refund
Out-Patient Surgery: Full refund
Nursing at Home: $3,375
Rehabilitation Treatment: $3,375
Local Ambulance: Full refund
Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: $50,000
Medical Evacuation: Full refund
Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: $2,700
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $13,500
Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): $4,050
Oncology: Full refund
Palliative Care: Full refund
Long Term Care: Full refund (max. 90 days)
HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full refund
Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: $15,000
Gender Dysphoria Services: $50,000 per lifetime
Cover Limit: Included in overall limit
Medical Practitioner Fees: Full refund
Prescribed Drugs and Dressings: $1,350
Specialist Fees: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
MRI Scans: Full refund
Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full refund
Prescribed Physiotherapy: $600
Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: $1,520
Chiropractic Treatment, Osteopathy, and Podiatry: Full refund
Infertility Treatment: $16,000 per lifetime
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: 10 visits
Prescribed Medical Aids: $675
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full refund
Vaccinations: Full refund (up to age 18), $300 (age 19 and above)
Health and Wellbeing Checks: Full refund
Cancer Screening: Full refund
The Standard tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.
Not covered
Not covered
Routine Maternity: $6,000
Complications of Pregnancy and Childbirth: $13,500
Antenatal Care: Full refund
Newborn Care: Full refund (max. 30 days)
Co-pay: None
Outpatient Deductible: $135
You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/parter and children.
Hospital Accommodation: Private room
Intensive Care: Full refund
Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full refund
Surgical Fees: Full refund
Physician and Therapist Fees: Full refund
Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
Organ Transplant: Full refund
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full refund
Parent Accommodation: Full refund
Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full refund
Day-Care Treatment: Full refund
Kidney Dialysis: Full refund
Out-Patient Surgery: Full refund
Nursing at Home: $3,375
Rehabilitation Treatment: $3,375
Local Ambulance: Full refund
Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: $50,000
Medical Evacuation: Full refund
Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: $2,700
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $13,500
Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): $4,050
Oncology: Full refund
Palliative Care: Full refund
Long Term Care: Full refund (max. 90 days)
HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full refund
Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: $15,000
Gender Dysphoria Services: $50,000 per lifetime
Cover Limit: Included in overall limit
Co-payment: 10%
Medical Practitioner Fees: Full refund
Prescribed Drugs and Dressings: $1,350
Specialist Fees: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
MRI Scans: Full refund
Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full refund
Prescribed Physiotherapy: $600
Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: $1,520
Chiropractic Treatment, Osteopathy, and Podiatry: Full refund
Infertility Treatment: $16,000 per lifetime
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: 10 visits
Prescribed Medical Aids: $675
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full refund
Vaccinations: Full refund (up to age 18), $300 (age 19 and above)
Health and Wellbeing Checks: Full refund
Cancer Screening: Full refund
The Standard tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.
Preventative Dental Treatment: 70% refund
Routine Dental Treatment: 70% refund
Periodontics: 70% refund
Major Restorative Dental Treatment: 70% refund
Not covered
Routine Maternity: $3,000 with 10% co-payment
Complications of Pregnancy and Childbirth: $13,500
Antenatal Care: Full refund
Newborn Care: Full refund (max. 30 days)
Co-pay: 10% on Outpatient treatments
Deductible: None
You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/parter and children.
Cover Limit: $1,000,000
Hospital Accommodation: Private room
Intensive Care: Full refund
Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full refund
Surgical Fees: Full refund
Physician and Therapist Fees: Full refund
Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
Organ Transplant: Full refund
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full refund
Parent Accommodation: Full refund
Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full refund
Day-Care Treatment: Full refund
Kidney Dialysis: Full refund
Out-Patient Surgery: Full refund
Nursing at Home: $3,375
Rehabilitation Treatment: $3,375
Local Ambulance: Full refund
Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: $50,000
Medical Evacuation: Full refund
Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: $2,700
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $13,500
Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): $4,050
Oncology: Full refund
Palliative Care: Full refund
Long Term Care: Full refund (max. 90 days)
HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full refund
Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: $15,000
Gender Dysphoria Services: $50,000 per lifetime
Medical Practitioner Fees: Full refund
Prescribed Drugs and Dressings: $1,350
Specialist Fees: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
MRI Scans: Full refund
Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full refund
Prescribed Physiotherapy: $600
Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: $1,520
Chiropractic Treatment, Osteopathy, and Podiatry: Full refund
Infertility Treatment: $16,000 per lifetime
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: 10 visits
Prescribed Medical Aids: $675
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full refund
Vaccinations: Full refund (up to age 18), $500 (age 19 and above)
Health and Wellbeing Checks: Full refund
Cancer Screening: Full refund
The Premium tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.
Preventative Dental Treatment: Full refund
Routine Dental Treatment: Full refund
Periodontics: Full refund
Major Restorative Dental Treatment: Full refund
Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination
Routine Maternity: $6,000
Complications of Pregnancy and Childbirth: $13,500
Antenatal Care: Full refund
Newborn Care: Full refund (max. 30 days)
Co-pay: None
Deductible: None
You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.
Cover Limit: $1,000,000
Hospital Accommodation: Private room
Intensive Care: Full refund
Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full refund
Surgical Fees: Full refund
Physician and Therapist Fees: Full refund
Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
Organ Transplant: Full refund
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full refund
Parent Accommodation: Full refund
Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full refund
Day-Care Treatment: Full refund
Kidney Dialysis: Full refund
Out-Patient Surgery: Full refund
Nursing at Home: $3,375
Rehabilitation Treatment: $3,375
Local Ambulance: Full refund
Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: $50,000
Medical Evacuation: Full refund
Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: $2,700
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $13,500
Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): $4,050
Oncology: Full refund
Palliative Care: Full refund
Long Term Care: Full refund (max. 90 days)
HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full refund
Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: $15,000
Gender Dysphoria Services: $50,000 per lifetime
Medical Practitioner Fees: Full refund
Co-payment: 10% per visit up to max, $14 per visit
Prescribed Drugs and Dressings: $5,000
Specialist Fees: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
MRI Scans: Full refund
Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full refund
Prescribed Physiotherapy: $600
Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: $1,520
Chiropractic Treatment, Osteopathy, and Podiatry: Full refund
Infertility Treatment: $16,000 per lifetime
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: 10 visits
Prescribed Medical Aids: $675
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full refund
Vaccinations: Full refund (up to age 18), $500 (age 19 and above)
Health and Wellbeing Checks: Full refund
Cancer Screening: Full refund
The Premium tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.
Preventative Dental Treatment: 90% refund
Routine Dental Treatment: 90% refund
Periodontics: 90% refund
Major Restorative Dental Treatment: 90% refund
Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination
Routine Maternity: $6,000
Complications of Pregnancy and Childbirth: $13,500
Antenatal Care: Full refund
Newborn Care: Full refund (max. 30 days)
Co-pay: 10% per visit up to max, $14 per visit on Outpatient treatments
Deductible: None
You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.
Cover Limit: $2,000,000
Hospital Accommodation: Private room
Intensive Care: Full refund
Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full refund
Surgical Fees: Full refund
Physician and Therapist Fees: Full refund
Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
Organ Transplant: Full refund
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full refund
Parent Accommodation: Full refund
Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full refund
Day-Care Treatment: Full refund
Kidney Dialysis: Full refund
Out-Patient Surgery: Full refund
Nursing at Home: $3,375
Rehabilitation Treatment: $3,375
Local Ambulance: Full refund
Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: $50,000
Medical Evacuation: Full refund
Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: $2,700
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $13,500
Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): $4,050
Oncology: Full refund
Palliative Care: Full refund
Long Term Care: Full refund (max. 90 days)
HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full refund
Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: $15,000
Gender Dysphoria Services: $25,000 per lifetime
Medical Practitioner Fees: Full refund
Co-payment: 10% per visit up to max, $14 per visit
Prescribed Drugs and Dressings: $10,000
Specialist Fees: Full refund
Diagnostic Tests: Full refund
MRI Scans: Full refund
Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full refund
Prescribed Physiotherapy: $600
Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: $1,520
Chiropractic Treatment, Osteopathy, and Podiatry: Full refund
Infertility Treatment: $16,000 per lifetime
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: 10 visits
Prescribed Medical Aids: $675
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full refund
Vaccinations: Full refund (up to age 18), $500 (age 19 and above)
Health and Wellbeing Checks: Full refund
Cancer Screening: Full refund
The Premium tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.
Preventative Dental Treatment: Full refund
Routine Dental Treatment: Full refund
Periodontics: Full refund
Major Restorative Dental Treatment: Full refund
Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $500, including eye examination
Routine Maternity: $10,000
Complications of Pregnancy and Childbirth: $13,500
Antenatal Care: Full refund
Newborn Care: Full refund (max. 30 days)
Co-pay: None
Deductible: None
You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a thriving economy with key industries in oil and gas, finance, tourism, and technology. Employers in the UAE must comply with national labor laws and regulations to ensure proper payroll management, including end-of-service gratuity, employment contracts, and tax obligations. Understanding these regulations is essential for smooth payroll operations and legal compliance.
Employers in the UAE must adhere to national payroll regulations concerning wages, benefits, and social contributions. Below is an overview of key payroll components:
Minimum wage: There is no officially mandated minimum wage in the UAE, but wages must align with labor contracts and industry standards.
Payroll frequency: Salaries are typically paid monthly.
Standard working hours: The normal workweek in the UAE is 48 hours, typically spread over six days, with Friday being a rest day in most sectors.
Overtime: Employees are entitled to overtime pay at 125% of the regular wage for extra hours and 150% for work performed between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM. Work on public holidays is compensated at 200%.
Personal income tax: The UAE does not impose personal income tax on employees.
Employer contributions:
Employee contributions:
Corporate tax: As of 2023, the UAE introduced a corporate tax rate of 9% for businesses earning over AED 375,000 annually.
Tax reporting: Employers must ensure compliance with the UAE’s Wage Protection System (WPS) and Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations.
Employment contracts must be provided in writing and specify key details such as salary, working hours, and job responsibilities.
Payroll deductions: Employers must ensure compliance with pension contributions for UAE and GCC nationals and mandatory insurance requirements.
End-of-Service Gratuity: Expatriate employees are entitled to end-of-service benefits based on their length of service, typically calculated at 21 days’ pay per year for the first five years and 30 days’ pay for each additional year.
Employers must stay updated on changes to UAE labor laws and payroll regulations to avoid penalties.
Managing payroll in the UAE requires careful attention to labor laws, end-of-service benefits, and compliance with the Wage Protection System (WPS). Employers must stay informed about wage laws, pension contributions, and reporting deadlines to ensure smooth payroll processing and avoid penalties.
The good news is, you can pay anyone, anywhere — from your team in the office to your team abroad, all with Remote Payroll. To see just how easy global payroll can be with Remote, book a demo today.
Hiring contractors in the United Arab Emirates can be a strategic and cost-effective way for businesses to complete projects without the obligations of hiring full-time employees. Whether you are engaging independent contractors for specialized services or bringing in subcontractors for short-term projects, understanding the UAE’s laws and federal regulations is essential.
Remote helps businesses stay compliant when hiring contractors globally with these key features:
Global compliance support: Ensures adherence to labor laws in 200+ countries with localized contracts and proper documentation.
Misclassification protection: Includes built-in compliance checks and seamless contractor-to-employee conversion.
Centralized documentation: Maintains essential records for audits and automates tax filings.
Legal expertise: Provides guidance on complex local labor laws, simplifying international hiring.
Remote’s streamlined approach minimizes compliance risks and simplifies contractor management for businesses.
Remote simplifies contractor payments with:
Automated processing: One-click approvals, bulk payments, recurring invoices, and real-time tracking.
Global coverage: Payments in 200+ countries, multiple payment methods, and currency flexibility.
Cost and compliance: Fair price guarantee (pay only for active contractors), built-in compliance with regional regulations, and localized contracts.
Learn more about how Remote simplifies contractor management in the United Arab Emirates — get started for free today.
Our employer of record (EOR) service enables you to hire, manage, and pay top talent in the UAE with speed and simplicity.
Remote’s EOR allows your company to legally hire employees in the UAE without having to set up a local legal entity. On paper, Remote is the official employer, and we handle compliance, payroll, benefits (including equity), and other HR processes — but you maintain full control over the hire’s day-to-day management and work responsibilities. Learn more.
An EOR may be ideal if your company:
Needs to hire employees in the UAE but doesn’t want to establish a legal entity
Is testing local markets before committing to a full business expansion
Wants to ensure full compliance with local employment laws and tax requirements
Needs a fast, cost-effective way to onboard employees in the UAE
Needs a temporary hiring solution before establishing a legal entity
If your company wants to hire talent in the UAE but doesn't have a legal entity there, our EOR provides a fully compliant and efficient solution. The UAE has strict employment and payroll tax laws, and our EOR service ensures you meet these legal obligations while enabling you to grow quickly.
Key benefits of hiring through our EOR in the UAE include:
Faster market entry. You can hire talent quickly, without having to wait months to establish a local entity.
Full compliance with local employment laws. Avoid the legal risks associated with non-compliance and misclassification.
Simplified payroll management. We automate payroll tax calculations and ensure you are fully compliant with all withholding obligations, even when laws change.
Lower costs. Setting up a legal entity in the UAE can be costly and time-consuming. An EOR eliminates the need for entity registration, reducing overhead expenses.
Fewer resources required. With HR, payroll, and compliance managed by the EOR, your company can concentrate on scaling operations and assigning your resources elsewhere.
It’s also crucial to note that, at Remote, we own our own legal entity in the UAE. As a result, we don’t need to rely on third parties, which can incur delays and extra costs, and result in a negative employee experience. All our EOR services — including the dedicated support of our local specialists — are provided in-house.
To learn more — and to see our EOR platform in action — book a demo with one of our friendly experts today.
$699
per employee/month
Employ talent across 90+ countries without setting up a local entity
Personalised onboarding managed by a dedicated specialist
Local payroll processed and paid on time, every time
Integrated compliance protections
Localised benefits that are competitive and flexible
Dedicated in-house experts offering local support
HR Essentials are included as standard
$29
per employee/month
Robust, transparent global payroll
Straightforward self-service platform
Customised support from dedicated specialists
Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations across every country
Centralised benefits management
HR Core included as standard
$29
per contractor/month
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Engage international contractors
Draft, amend and sign customised, localised contracts
Authorise contractor invoices with a single click or auto-pay
Payments presented transparently with full visibility
HR Core included as standard
