For startups & scale-ups · UAE

Build your team and run HR — without the overhead.

Hiring, HR, payroll and visas from one partner, on predictable monthly terms. Designed for UAE founders who need to move fast, stay compliant, and keep costs lean.

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Built for how startups operate

The hiring & HR headaches we take off your plate.

Hire fast, on a budget

Flat fees and embedded recruiting keep cost-per-hire low while you build the team.

No in-house HR? No problem

We become your HR function — contracts, onboarding, policies and payroll.

UAE compliance, handled

Visas, WPS, labour contracts and gratuity done right, so you avoid costly mistakes.

Predictable monthly cost

Subscription pricing and month-to-month terms — scale up or down as you grow.

What's included

Everything a growing startup needs.

Mix and match, or take a full package below.

Embedded recruiting

A fractional recruiter plugged into your team for a sprint or a quarter — fill several roles at a lower cost per hire than one-off fees.

Flat-fee hiring

Predictable fixed fees for junior and volume roles — no percentage surprises on lower salaries.

HR-as-a-Service

Contracts, offer letters, onboarding, an HR handbook and leave/performance basics — your outsourced HR team.

Payroll & WPS

WPS-compliant payroll, payslips and end-of-service gratuity handled correctly from day one.

PRO & visas

Employment visas, Emirates ID, labour contracts, establishment cards and renewals — all managed.

Employer of Record

Hire staff under our UAE licence before you set up your own entity — test the market with zero setup risk.

No entity yet?

Hire in the UAE before you even set up.

With our Employer of Record service, we employ your team under Al Namaa LLC's licence — payroll, visas and compliance included. Test the UAE market, make your first hires, and set up your own entity when you're ready.

Startup packages

Launch, Build, Scale.

Flexible monthly bundles that grow with you. All pricing indicative — final terms depend on headcount and scope.

Launch
For founders entering the UAE.
From AED 2,500
per month + setup/visa at cost
  • Company setup or Employer of Record
  • Your first 1–2 hires
  • Employment visas & Emirates ID
  • Contracts, offer letters & onboarding
  • Basic HR policies
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Build
For funded startups hiring a team.
From AED 8,000
per month, roles in scope
  • Embedded recruiting (multiple roles)
  • WPS-compliant payroll
  • Outsourced HR retainer
  • Visa & PRO support
  • Monthly reporting
  • 90-day replacement guarantee
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Scale
For growth-stage teams.
Custom
tailored monthly retainer
  • Volume & leadership hiring
  • Full outsourced HR
  • Comp & equity benchmarking
  • Employer-brand support
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Flexible, scalable terms
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Recruitment is charged at a startup rate (≈10–12% of salary) or a flat fee per junior hire, depending on the package. All figures are indicative.

Startup FAQ

Quick answers for founders.

Can you hire for us before we set up a company?

Yes. Through our Employer of Record service we employ your staff under our UAE licence, so you can hire and run payroll before establishing your own entity.

How fast can we make our first hire?

For most roles, a vetted shortlist within about two weeks — faster for junior and volume roles where we already have a pipeline.

What does it cost?

Monthly packages start from the figures above, plus recruitment fees at a startup rate. We'll give you a clear, fixed quote based on your headcount and roles.

Are we locked into a long contract?

No. Our startup packages are month-to-month so you can scale up or pause as your needs change.

Do you handle visas and payroll too?

Yes — visas, Emirates ID, WPS-compliant payroll and gratuity are all part of our HR and PRO services.

For founders

Let's build your team.

Book a free consult and we'll map out the hiring and HR support your startup needs.

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