End-to-end UAE employment compliance — contracts, work permits, HR government requirements, and everything in between.
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Service Overview
Employee & HR Services
Managing employees in the UAE comes with specific legal obligations around contracts, permits, and HR compliance. Every hire involves coordination across multiple government systems — immigration, labour, and payroll. BH Management Consultancy LLC-FZ handles all employer-side government requirements on your behalf, from drafting employment contracts and processing work permits, to managing absconding procedures and urgent cases. Our team ensures your workforce is legally compliant from day one.
What's Included
Employment contract drafting (UAE-compliant)
Immigration Card for company
Work permit applications — 21-day express
Work permit applications — 12-month standard
Work permit renewals
Work permit cancellations
Absconding & ban applications
Salary Protection System (WPS) setup
Leave salary calculation advisory
Labour complaint assistance
Urgent employee processing
HR compliance advisory
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How It Works
Our Process
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01
Immigration Card
Before any employment visas can be processed, the company's Immigration Card must be obtained. We set this up as part of the formation process or separately.
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Employment Contract
We draft a UAE-compliant employment contract covering the applicable labour law requirements — fixed-term or unlimited contracts, as required.
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Work Permit Application
We submit the work permit application to the relevant authority. 21-day express permits for immediate starters; 12-month standard permits for long-term employees.
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Visa & Emirates ID
Once the work permit is approved, the full visa and Emirates ID process begins — managed through our visa service.
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Ongoing Support
Renewals, cancellations, additional hires, and compliance queries — we handle the full lifecycle of your UAE workforce.
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Who It's For
Is This Right for You?
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Growing Teams
Companies hiring their first employees in the UAE — need a reliable partner to navigate work permits and HR compliance from the start.
Established UAE Businesses
Companies managing ongoing work permit renewals, cancellations, and HR compliance for an existing team.
Companies with Urgent Hires
Businesses needing a staff member to start immediately — 21-day express work permits available.
Businesses with HR Issues
Companies dealing with absconding procedures, labour complaints, or employee disputes that require government liaison.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between a 21-day and 12-month work permit?
A 21-day express work permit allows an employee to begin work immediately while the full visa process is underway — it is valid for 21 days and is typically used for urgent starts. A 12-month work permit is a longer-term arrangement used where an immediate start is not required. Both types can be managed by our team.
What happens if an employee abandons their position?
In the UAE, if an employee leaves without notice and becomes unreachable, the employer can file an absconding report with the immigration authority. This triggers a ban on the employee re-entering the UAE on a work visa. We manage the filing of absconding applications and advise on the correct procedure.
What is the Salary Protection System (WPS)?
The WPS is a mandatory UAE electronic salary transfer system that ensures employees are paid on time and in full. Most UAE employers are required to pay salaries through WPS. We assist with WPS setup and advise on the payroll structure required for compliance.
Do employment contracts in the UAE need to follow a specific format?
UAE employment contracts must comply with the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) and include specific terms around salary, benefits, working hours, notice period, and termination. Contracts that do not comply may not be enforceable. We draft fully compliant contracts tailored to your business and employment type.