In the UAE, companies have access to more than 45 free trade zones, with over 30 located in Dubai, each governed by a separate free zone authority. In the past, businesses in the UAE would establish a subsidiary or branch in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or a free zone to sponsor work visas and employ workers. But, by partnering with LionConsulting, you can gain access to UAE talent without having to set up branch offices or subsidiaries.
To work in the UAE, employees must have the appropriate visa, which can be sponsored by their employer if they work on the mainland or by the relevant free trade zone authorities if they are employed by a company in a free zone. Employers must have the necessary business licenses to obtain visas for their employees. Working without a visa is prohibited, and doing so could result in a ban for both the employee and the employer. Our team can take care of all visa requests for our clients' expat employees.
Employment on the UAE mainland is governed by the UAE Labour Law, while employment in free zones is subject to the employment laws of the free zone authority. This may vary from the UAE Labour Law, so employees must comply with the local laws and regulations of their respective free zone authorities.