Lundi supports compliant employment in the UAE — Dubai for finance, tech, regional sales, and Middle East operations; Abu Dhabi for sovereign-fund-adjacent and energy operations. 9% corporate tax (recently introduced) and 0% personal tax for most income. Strong fit for regional MENA presence and senior expat talent.
The UAE has built itself into the Middle East's primary international business hub — Dubai concentrates finance (DIFC), tech, regional sales, and customer success for MENA-region customers; Abu Dhabi concentrates sovereign fund operations, energy, and government-adjacent finance. The UAE introduced 9% corporate tax in 2023 (previously 0%) but maintained 0% personal income tax for most income. Significant senior expat professional workforce; many roles operate in English. UAE dirham (AED) is pegged to USD. Strong fit for regional MENA presence, senior international hires (relocated or local), and operations specifically requiring Middle East time-zone or government-adjacent customer access.
In United Arab Emirates, professional recruitment agency fees range from 22-27% of the first-year annual base salary of a recruited employee. Recruitment agencies also require an upfront retainer and payment in advance installments of the agency fee based on milestones such as start of recruitment, presentation of candidates, and scheduling interviews with a candidate shortlist.
We know this might sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. A solution like Lundi eliminates the barriers for you. With Lundi, you can recruit talent across 70+ countries, easily managing recruitment—all in one, easy-to-use platform. Get an overview of what you need to know when hiring in United Arab Emirates below.
For unlimited term employment contracts, the minimum notice period is 1 month. The statutory maximum notice period is 3 months.30 day written notice if the period of services is less than five years;60 day written notice if the period of service exceeds five years; and90 day written notice if the period of service exceeds 10 years.
Lundi works with companies building international teams of 10 or more — typically in finance, accounting, HR/payroll, BD/sales, operations, or IT. Not for one-off hires or individual placements.
EOR platforms employ individuals for you. Lundi recruits, employs, and operates concentrated teams — including day-to-day management, HR, and an optional path to your own entity. It's the operating model for companies that have outgrown the EOR ceiling.
