Working in the UAE

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You cannot work in the UAE without a work visa, and the visa is obtained by the employer, not by the individual — that single rule sets the order of everything else. This section explains the difference between free-zone and mainland employment, employment contracts and statutory rights, end-of-service benefits and sponsorship transfers, the freelance permit, and company formation for those who would rather be their own sponsor — along with which fields are actually in demand in the UAE market, and what to realistically expect on salary and tax.