在迪拜雇佣外籍员工需要缴纳社保吗？

外籍员工无强制社保，但雇主必须提供医疗保险，并按工龄计提离职补偿金（End of Service Gratuity，前五年每年 21 天基本工资、之后每年 30 天）；阿联酋籍员工则需加入养老金计划。

阿联酋的工资发放有什么强制要求？

雇主须注册工资保护系统（WPS），通过持牌银行按月足额发放工资并留存记录，逾期发放将面临罚款与签证配额限制。

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UAE Employment Costs and Labor Policies

One-page guide to UAE employment laws, visas, social security, and tax essentials. Estimate employer costs and plan a compliant international expansion path.

Quick Overview: Hiring in the UAE (AED)

WPS Salary Protection System mandates full monthly payments; severance is calculated based on years of service.

Settlement Currency

AED

Minimum Monthly Salary Reference

15,000 AED

Employer Social Security Contribution Rate

Approximately 2.0%

Work Visa

Need employer sponsorship

Employer statutory cost components

Mandatory health insurance
No Social Security (Lump-Sum Severance)

The above outlines key statutory employer cost factors; actual ratios fluctuate based on the salary base and annual policy adjustments.Global Expansion Cost CalculatorEstimate total hiring costs based on monthly salary and headcount.

Key Points of UAE Employment Regulations

The 2022 New Labor Law introduced fixed-term contracts as the standard; probation periods are capped at 6 months; annual leave is 30 days/year.

Key Points for UAE Work Visa

Employer-sponsored work residence visa includes medical exam and Emirates ID; free zone visas follow a separate process.

Key Points on UAE Social Security and Provident Fund

No personal income tax; employer-mandated health insurance; severance pay calculated as 21 days of salary per year of service.

Key Points on UAE Personal and Corporate Tax

Starting in 2023, corporate income tax is 9% on profits exceeding the threshold; VAT is 5%.

Practical Tips

Wage Protection System (WPS) requires full monthly salary payments.
Reduced working hours for Muslim employees during Ramadan

Compliance Considerations

UAE labor laws, visa regulations, and tax rules are subject to change with annual budgets and government announcements. Before finalizing employment structures or compensation packages, consult your local compliance team. NAZAR can assume employer responsibilities via an Employer of Record (EOR) model, enabling rapid, compliant hiring in the UAE.

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Common Questions About Employment in the UAE

Are employers in Dubai required to contribute social security for expatriate employees?

Foreign employees are not subject to mandatory social insurance, but employers must provide medical insurance and accrue end-of-service gratuity based on tenure ( 21 days of basic salary per year for the first five years, then 30 days per year thereafter). UAE nationals, however, must enroll in a pension scheme.

Are there mandatory requirements for salary payments in the UAE?

Employers must register with the Wage Protection System (WPS), pay full wages monthly via licensed banks, and retain records. Late payments will result in fines and visa quota restrictions.