MOHRE establishment registration
Mainland companies register with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation before they can hire staff.
What registration covers
- The company's labour file and establishment classification
- Work permits and employment contracts
- Wage Protection System enrolment; see WPS payroll
- Emiratisation reporting where it applies
Ongoing duties
Contracts registered for each employee, salaries through WPS, unemployment insurance enrolment and compliance with UAE labour law.
Common questions
Do free zone companies register with MOHRE?
Free zone employees are registered with the free zone authority, not MOHRE, although federal labour rules still shape many obligations.
Official sources
We check our guidance against these official sources. Always confirm current fees and rules before acting.