Recruitment Agency License in Dubai

Dubai is the favourite destination for employment seeking foreigners, as this city offers encouraging prospects when it comes to payment, the standard of living, and growth in every sector. This has also encouraged the start-up companies to invest in Dubai. Job seekers get registered with the recruitment agencies to find their dream job. This opens up newer opportunities for the recruitment agencies thereby boosting the market.

There are two types of recruitment agencies in Dubai namely

• Brokerage agency
• Temporary recruitment agency

Brokerage agency

This type of agency is informally called a recruitment agency. The agency is allowed to mediate between employers and employees. The agency is also responsible for employment and contractual conditions. This is achieved by initially gathering a comprehensive database containing vital information about workers, job opportunities, applications, as well as details about both employees and employers. The agency’s core functions typically encompass the following:

• Collection and safekeeping of worker data
• Recording and updating the available job opportunities
• Application storage and contractual data storage. All this data is used to negotiate with the employer whenever necessary

Temporary recruitment agency

These agencies play a pivotal role in sponsoring and hiring full-time employees, placing them temporarily with a third-party organization on a short-term basis. Consequently, the payroll and contractual documents pertaining to the employee are retained by the agency. In essence, they act as intermediaries facilitating temporary employment arrangements.

To open such an agency one needs to abide by the requirements formed by the Ministry. Any foreigner is eligible to open a recruitment agency in Dubai provided he/she satisfies the following guidelines:

• You should not have a criminal record
• Your company will have to submit a registered address of the head office in Dubai
• A manager who is registered with the Ministry of Labor in Dubai must be appointed

Obtaining the Recruitment Consultancy License

Obtaining a recruitment license is a vital requirement when establishing a recruitment agency in Dubai. This license positions you as the intermediary connecting job seekers and employers. It’s worth noting that the acquired license holds a one-year validity, necessitating renewal thereafter. In order to adhere to UAE regulations effectively, it’s imperative to promptly inform the Ministry about any changes within your agency. By obtaining this license, you not only fulfill legal requirements but also equip yourself with the capability to assist new expatriates in their quest to secure suitable job opportunities in Dubai. This licensing process empowers you to make a positive impact on the employment landscape for both job seekers and employers. Moreover, it’s essential to understand the significance of this licensing process in facilitating the employment process.

Process of Obtaining License

• License applications are available at the service centre ‘Tas’heel’ or from firms in partnership with the Ministry’s e-form program
• Fill the application form and attach all the necessary documents and transfer it electronically to the Ministry database. Once the documents are verified and checked to see if the conditions and regulations are abided by you, your transaction will be executed
• The approval of the application must be checked by the applicant at the Ministry website. Once the application is approved, pay the fee at the service centre
• In the case of missing documents or regulation violation, the applicant will be communicated with the instructions to follow to get the approval
• A license is typically issued within 15 working days

The documents that need to be submitted to the Ministry of Human Resource and Emiratisation include

• Photocopy of the valid passport of the shareholders
• Photocopy of the ID cards of the same
• Good conduct statement
• A copy of the trade name application with the trade register
• Shareholders’ written statements on the opening of the company
• A blueprint of the agency’s location

• Local Sponsor Fee
• Labour and Immigration Fee
• Trade License Fee
• Cost Involved in Visa