Hire and manage employees in the UAE without establishing a local entity.
Employer of Record (EOR) Services in the UAE
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Our process is designed to provide speed, compliance, and flexibility without the need to establish a local entity.
A clear, compliant pathway from hiring decision to employee deployment in the UAE.
CSP Group’s Employer of Record services allow organisations to legally employ staff in the UAE without setting up a company or branch. We act as the legal employer, managing payroll, visas, and labour compliance, while you retain full control over day-to-day operations.
Key Use Cases
- Market entry without incorporation
- Hiring sales, technical, or project teams
- Interim or pilot deployments
- Freelancer-style engagements via compliant employment
What CSP Manages
- Local employment contracts
- Payroll and WPS compliance
- Employment visa sponsorship
- Labour law compliance and administration
What You Control
- Role definition and responsibilities
- Performance management
- Commercial objectives
- Day-to-day supervision
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Client Testimonials
With over 650+ successful company formations, CSP Group is one of the most trusted advisors in the region.
"This investment opportunity would not have been possible without the professional and entrepreneur-friendly support CSP Group provided Fenix when establishing our business in the GCC. CSP Group made a complex process easy, while retaining a structure that meets professional venture investor requirements."
"CSP Group has been very proactive in obtaining our UAE trade licence and has been providing a great and swift service with all the residency and visa applications, which made a clear difference for all employees joining our company."
"CSP Group have been supporting us for the last 5 years with loyalty and dedication. We appreciate their partnership and we look forward to continue working with them in the future."
"Arena’s relationship with CSP Group began in 2018 and so far, we have found their offered services and quick turnaround of requests to be extremely professional and of great use to our business. In particular their regular communication and updates on ever changing government legislations have been particularly useful."
"As a service company, we recognise quality when we see it. That’s why we teamed up with CSP Group. Their philosophy is 100% aligned with our own. No question is ever too much. Whether it’s to do with a pressing company formation or simply the best way to navigate local bureaucracy, we know we can rely on total support from CSP Group."
"We entrusted CSP Corporate Services with a tricky legacy issue that was affecting our visa processing. Marichal from the L&I team took personal responsibility and went above and beyond to project manage and liaise with various stakeholders in the process to reach a positive result for the BBG."
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Compliant and efficient process
Step 1.
We begin with an introductory discussion to understand your hiring objectives, role requirements, and intended duration of engagement
Step 2.
Our team reviews the proposed role, remuneration structure, and employment terms to ensure alignment with UAE labour regulations and statutory requirements
Step 3.
CSP issues a locally compliant employment contract and onboards the employee through our licensed UAE entity
Step 4.
Where required, we coordinate employment visa sponsorship, residency permits, and Emirates ID processing
FAQs
What is an Employer of Record (EOR) in the UAE?
An Employer of Record is CSP’s licensed UAE entity employing staff on your behalf. We manage contracts, payroll and statutory obligations, and compliance, while you direct day-to-day work and performance.
Do we need a UAE entity to hire employees?
No. EOR enables compliant hiring in the UAE without setting up a local company or branch. CSP becomes the legal employer on record, reducing setup time and employment risk exposure.
What does CSP manage under an EOR arrangement?
Locally compliant contracts, onboarding and offboarding, payroll and WPS, statutory processing, employment file management, and labour compliance administration, delivered under an agreed scope.
What do we retain control over with EOR?
You keep full operational control: role scope, reporting lines, performance management, and commercial objectives. We handle the employment framework and statutory administration in the UAE.
Can CSP sponsor UAE employment visas under EOR?
Yes. Where required, we coordinate employment visa sponsorship, residency permits and Emirates ID, plus renewals, amendments and cancellations, aligned to the relevant authority requirements.
How quickly can an employee be onboarded in the UAE?
Timelines depend on role, documentation and visa needs. Once scope and documents are confirmed, we move quickly through contract issuance, payroll setup and, where required, visa processing.