GCC Employee Leasing & Outstaffing Services in the UAE

Employee Leasing & Outstaffing Services in the UAE

Last updated: August 2026

← View all UAE services

Employee leasing (also called outstaffing or a Professional Employer Organisation/PEO model) lets you hire staff in the UAE through a licensed local entity, without setting up and running your own company. This is a fast route to test the market or scale a team without the overhead of full company formation.

What this covers

  • Employment contracts compliant with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations
  • Visa sponsorship, Emirates ID and labour card processing through the employer of record
  • Payroll processing through the Wage Protection System (WPS), mandatory for all private-sector employers
  • Guidance on Emiratisation requirements — private-sector companies with 50 or more skilled employees must meet annual UAE-national hiring quotas under MOHRE’s Emiratisation programme, with financial contributions for shortfalls
  • End-of-service gratuity calculation and offboarding compliance

Related services

Ready to Move Forward on Your UAE Service?