Short reads on working in the UAE

Labour law changes, visa updates and payroll practice, explained by the people who deal with them daily.

Latest articles

Labour lawSep 2026
What Federal Decree-Law 33 means for fixed-term contracts
Every UAE private-sector contract is now fixed term. Here is what to check in yours.
VisasAug 2026
Mainland or free zone: choosing where to sponsor a hire
The trade-offs on cost, speed and flexibility, with a simple decision tree.
PayrollAug 2026
WPS explained: files, deadlines and the fines for getting it wrong
How the Wage Protection System works and the checks we run before every submission.
TaxJul 2026
Corporate tax and your UAE payroll: what finance teams ask us
Deductibility, related-party charges and documentation for seconded staff.
HiringJun 2026
Salary benchmarks for finance and tech roles in Dubai
Ranges from our recruitment and payroll data, by seniority and sector.
EORMay 2026
When to move from Employer of Record to your own entity
The headcount, cost and control signals that tell you it is time.

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