HR Setup and Payroll Compliance in the UAE

Setting up HR early avoids labour problems later: employment contracts, labour compliance with the relevant authority such as MOHRE, policies and payroll.

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What to know about HR Setup

Employment contracts

Contracts that follow UAE labour rules.

Labour compliance

Registrations and filings with the relevant authority.

Policies

Leave, conduct and other basic policies.

Payroll

Payroll and WPS processing.

How this service works

01

Tell us what you need

We confirm the transaction, the authority and your timeline.

02

Document check

We list the documents required and check what you already have.

03

Submission

We prepare and submit the application to the relevant authority.

04

Follow-up

We follow up and respond to any authority requests.

05

Delivery

We deliver the result and track any renewal dates.

What we need from you

Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.

  • Copy of the trade licence, where you already have one
  • Passport and Emirates ID or visa copies of the owners
  • Company incorporation documents, where relevant
  • A short description of your business activity
  • Any documents specific to the service, which we confirm for you

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Why choose Maven& for HR Setup

One dedicated consultant

One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.

Checked against official sources

We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.

Connected services

Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.

HR Setup: frequently asked questions

An establishment card, a work permit, an employment contract and a residence visa.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, which regulates employment for mainland companies.

Free zone companies follow their authority rules and federal labour rules where relevant.

Maven& confirms government fees and our service fees in an itemised quote before you commit.

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Get a clear, itemised quote and a setup plan built around your activity. Talk to a Maven& consultant today.

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