The UAE now distinguishes between brokerage and temporary employment agencies—each with separate license types.
Agencies must submit a bank guarantee for worker protection. No license will be issued without this financial security.
A physical UAE office is required for all licensed recruitment agencies. Virtual-only operations won’t be approved.
Foreign investors must have a UAE national as a 51% partner to operate legally in the recruitment sector.
Agencies must use UAE-approved platforms to manage contracts and worker records for transparency and audits.