Sunday 30 December 2012

Who should use an offshore company?

An offshore company may be of interest to a great number of people and it may be used for various activities:

·         Businessmen:
Establishing an offshore company allows you to begin an activity without having to deal with the set-up of a complicated infrastructure. An offshore company allows you to benefit from fiscal advantages and ease of administration.

·         Commerce over the Internet (E-Commerce):
Internet traders can use an offshore company to maintain a domain name and to manage internet sites. An offshore company might be ideal for people whose business is on the internet. You might choose to incorporate the registered office of your company in an offshore jurisdiction to take advantage of the various benefits offered by these jurisdictions.

·         Consultants /Counsellors:
You can also carry on your consultancy or counselling business through an offshore company. You will find it easier to manage your company and will have reduced or even zero taxation depending on the jurisdiction in question.

·         International business:
International business can be carried out through an offshore company. It will handle purchases and sales operations, taking advantage of the fact that its profit will not be taxed, or only at a low level, depending on the jurisdiction. This type of use is particularly interesting where goods from one country are sold in another country while you yourself are based in a third country.

·         Holding intellectual property rights :
Any kind of intellectual property right (a patent or trade mark) may be registered in the name of an offshore company. The company may also buy or sell this type of rights. It may also grant rights of use to third parties against payments which will be considered as revenues and will thus benefit from the low level or zero taxation of the jurisdiction in which it is registered.

·         Assets Protecting  
Offshore companies are used to hold both movable property (such as yachts) and immovable property (e.g. houses and buildings). In addition to confidentiality, the benefits and advantages they offer include exemption from certain types of taxes (e.g. inheritance tax). It should be noted, however, that some countries do not allow the acquisition of movable/immovable property through offshore structures and therefore those wishing to form an offshore structure are advised to check with a competent authority before proceeding.

·         For inheritance purposes :
An offshore firm that always stays afloat (provided all costs associated with running it are paid) may, in some countries, be used as a means of avoiding inheritance tax laws. With a view to optimizing inheritance tax liability, the offshore structure may also be combined with a trust or a foundation.

·         Stockbroker/forex :
Offshore companies are very often used for share or foreign exchange transactions. The main reasons being the anonymous nature of the transaction (the account can be opened under a company name) and the attractive fiscal conditions of offshore regulations (little or no tax levied on profits made).



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Saturday 29 December 2012

What is a Declaration of Trust?

While setting up an offshore Company, you will find a Declaration. A Declaration Trust in the context of an offshore company is a written undertaking by a nominee shareholder to the beneficial (real) owner to hold shares on his (beneficial owner) behalf in the capacity of a trustee. The nominee cannot transfer, deal with or dispose of the shares except on the specific written instructions of the beneficial owner.

The nominee shareholder further assigns all rights dividends, profits etc. to the beneficial owner as well as agree to exercise his voting power as the owner may direct.


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Thursday 27 December 2012

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Trust from nominee shareholder?


A Declaration of Trust from nominee shareholder to the beneficial owner is to ensure that nominee cannot use the shares in any way without the express authority of the beneficial owner.

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How is a nominee Director while incorporating a Offshore Company


How is a nominee Director while incorporating a Offshore Company

A nominee executive is a third party provided by us to be registered as the director of the company. On his appointment at the first meeting of the subscribers to appoint the board, an undated letter of resignation is signed by the nominee director and can be executed by the beneficial owner at any time he wishes. The nominee director also provides the beneficial owner or other person (who the beneficial owner may appoint) with a general (POA) Power of Attorney which vests total authority and control in this person over the affairs of the company.


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Monday 24 December 2012

Why incorporate offshore?


1. Low Taxation: Most offshore companies pay no taxes on the income derived from offshore operations, i.e. from activities outside of the jurisdiction of company formation. These offshore companies include UAE Belize IBC, Seychelles IBC, BVI BC and others.

Business or Companies in some on-shore jurisdictions, where we provide incorporation services as well, also have reasonably low taxation. For instance, a Hong Kong Company pays no taxes on profits from operations generated outside of Hong Kong. At the same time, onshore companies must comply with all relevant filing requirements, which are often costly.

2. Anonymity: Registrars in most offshore jurisdictions do not reveal information relating to directors, shareholders and beneficiaries of offshore IBC companies. Therefore, the underlying principal may bear out all relevant transactions in the name of an offshore company while remaining unidentified. Nominee directors and shareholders can be provided to further protect the beneficial owners of an offshore company.

3. Asset protection: In the international business context, it is usually the laws of the jurisdiction of incorporation that are applied, rather than those, where the company is being sued. Many offshore jurisdictions are renown for their favourable asset protection laws. Complementing an offshore company with an offshore banking facilities, protects company’s assets even further.

4. Ease of Reporting: The compliance reporting necessities for offshore companies are limited, especially in comparison to companies, registered in onshore jurisdictions. Most offshore IBC companies are not required to file annual reports and accounts in the jurisdiction of the company formation. Instead, local authorities charge a flat annual license fee, which is insignificant in comparison to reporting expenses and taxes in onshore jurisdictions.

5. Operating Costs and Fees: With limited reporting supplies, offshore companies generally have lower maintenance and operating fees. The cost of compliance, preparation of accounts and auditing in on-shore countries is often considerable while offshore companies save on these particular expenses.

Registered office fees are also significantly lower than buying or renting premises in onshore jurisdictions. A virtual office could be also set up at the registered address of the company to further lower the effective fees of running one's business.


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What are the uses of an offshore company(IBC)


offshore company uses:-

Understanding what is an offshore license from my previous article, offshore company uses:-
As most other companies, an offshore company may enter into contracts, open bank accounts, purchase and sell various products and services, own property. A typical offshore entity, also known as an international business company (or an offshore IBC) does not pay taxes in its home jurisdiction. At the same time, it must also operate outside of the country of incorporation. A typical IBC is effectively a corporation with a limited liability. This liability is limited only by company’s shares. Shares are owned by one or more shareholders while the company is managed by director(s).

Offshore incorporation can be carried out in a number of jurisdictions, including UAE,BVI, Belize, Seychelles, Anguilla, Panama, Nevis etc. The main decision criteria are price, reputation of the jurisdiction and time to incorporate. For instance, an offshore BVI company is the most popular among offshore entities, highly regarded by incorporators and business owners alike. An alternative would be a Seychelles company, which is the most reasonably priced among popular offshore jurisdictions. Belize IBC is a practical balance between price, reputation and proximity to fairly developed banking system of Belize.

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Tuesday 9 October 2012

Residence visa for a stepchild in Dubai UAE

Residence visa for a stepchild in Dubai UAE If a man sponsors his stepchildren their residence visas will be valid only for single year. The visa can be renewed annually and sponsor has to put up a Dh 5,000 deposit for each child. The deposit has to be paid at the Naturalisation and Residency Department and will be returned on cancellation of the visa.

Previous to applying visa for stepchildren, you need to first check at the department if the application will be approved as questions regarding guardianship of the children must be addressed and cleared. The application will first have to be approved by the director-general of the department.

Approval
The question of custody of children must be approved by the court in the mother's country and also by the UAE Embassy and Foreign Ministry in her home country. The mother must show proof that she has legal custody of her children from her former husband.

The man who wishes to sponsor his wife's son or daughter must submit to the department a no objection letter from the father of the children that he agrees that his son or daughter can be sponsored by their stepfather who lives in the UAE.

The letter must be approved and be legally binding and should be signed by the proper authority in the child's home country. It should also be approved by the UAE Embassy in the country of the child and also by the foreign ministry.

The father or the child or the guardian must state in the letter that he does not have any objection to the son or daughter shifting to the UAE and being sponsored by their stepfather. If the father of the child is dead and the mother remarried, the grandparents or relatives of the child must give the no-objection letter in accordance with the law in their own country. All documents must be official, legal and approved from the concerned authorities. If the former husband of the wife or his family members are living in the UAE, the wife should obtain proof of custody from the court and a no-objection letter from the father of her children or from his family or their legal guardians.

Documents needed

• A woman cannot sponsor her former husband's children unless she falls in the category who can sponsor her own family, such as a working mother.

• The Naturalisation and Residency Department can allow her to sponsor her stepson or stepdaughter on humanitarian grounds which is decided by the head of the department.

 • If the sponsored child is under 18 years, the application must include the birth certificate in addition to all needed documents.

• All children must go to school if they are of school age and should be enrolled in an educational institution.

• If the sponsored stepson is over 18 years, you need to submit a certificate from an authorised education institution here.

• If you wish to sponsor your stepdaughter and she is over 18 years, she should be enrolled in an authorised educational institution here and that educational institution must approve that.

 • To sponsor stepchildren, the man's salary must be over Dh6,000 including accommodation.

• Papers needed are copy of the sponsor's passport; salary certificate; labour contract.

• The stepfather should also submit a document saying that he will financially support the children. It should be attested by his embassy here and the foreign ministry in his country.

• Fees for Entry Permit Application Dh220 for each child (service charge extra).

• Medical Test required if the son/daughter is above 18 years.

• Visa stamping Fees Dh170 for one year (service charge extra).

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Documents Attestestation in Dubai (Notarization)

Any undertaking by a single party or agreement between two or additional parties may require an attestation. Some typical credentials that need to be attested include marriage certificates, Memorandum of Association for LLC formation, establishing commercial agent, withdrawal of partnership, clearance certificates, individual’s maid contracts with some consulates etc.

The concerned party or individual must first visit Dubai Courts Notary Public, followed byMinistry of Justice (Location: Near Al Tawar Centre, Qusais) and finally The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Location: Karama Diplomatic area, Near Indian Consulate) for certain documents.

Notary in Al Towar & Al Barsha branches are open till 8:30 pm. The document, once attested by Dubai Courts, can be given to any representative to get further attestations at the other two ministries.

Step One: Dubai Courts Notary Public (DCNP)
Go to Dubai Courts Notary Public with 2 original documents and all original supporting documents including passport/valid ID. At reception, take the token and meet Notary who will verify the document. Take a new token and meet second official who will re-verify your documents and compare your signature and take payment:

• Dh130 (Local Service Agent Contract)

• Dh905 (LLC Memorandum of Association)

• Dh110 (Individual Employment Contract- Maid)

Amount varies depends on the document. Collect documents from second official and go to stamping desk to put court stamp on all pages. Again return to Notary who will sign on the document and store one original in the archives. DCNP Branch Locations: Please note that attestations are no longer being done at Dubai Courts. Branches are open at Al Towar Centre in Al Qusais and Al Barsha from 7.30 am to 1 pm and from 4 pm to 8:30pm. There are also two branches in Economic Department & DM, but they follow regular government office timings.

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Freehold Visa in UAE


Three year Multiple-entry Visa will be issued for expatriate property owners, who meet the eligibility criteria.

 This Visa can be renewed, but the investor must remain out of the UAE for at least one month.

The maximum permitted stay at once is six months.

• Visa Fee: Dh2305 including Federal Fee, Local Fee & Insurance (service charge extra).

  The investors will need to meet a set of requirements:

• The property should be worth at least Dh1 million.

• It should be ready for the investor to move in.

• It should be wholly owned by the investor and the investor must have a monthly income no less than Dh10,000 or equivalent in foreign currencies.

• The apartment or villa must be comfortable to accommodate the family of the investor.

• The investor is required to obtain the title of the property from the registration authority in the respective emirate, before he could be granted the visa.

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Company Formation Hamriyah Free Zone (Sharjah)

Under the Decree of November 1995, investors may set up factories and industrial manufacturing processing and assembly uni4s and commercial enterprises carrying on trading, financial, and professional activities an$ services. Goods within free zone are exempted from custom and import and export duties. Products of factories in the free one (licensed by the Ministry of Finance and Industry and in which the participation of UAE or AGCC nationals is no less than 51 per cent) are considered to be national products, and no business duties are levied thereon (on entering the UAE.

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Company Formation in Al Saadiyat Free Zone (Abu Dhabi)



A free zone area has been set up on Al Saadiyat land pursuant to Local Law Number 6 of 1996. Trading, financial, and services companies may be incorporated or establish branches in the free zone area. Goods in transit through the free zone will be exempted from custom duties and . Custom duties will only be levied on goods entering the UAE.

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Free Trade Zones-UAE

Free trade zones have been set up in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah. Incentives for investment in free trade zones comprise:

• One-hundred per cent foreign ownership;

• No corporate taxes for 15 years, renewable for an additional 15-year period;

• One-hundred per cent repatriation of capital and profits;

• No personal income taxes; and

• No currency restrictions.

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Dubai) The Free Zone Authority in Jebel Ali Port issues four types of licenses categorized by nature of the activity, explicitly:

• The trading license permits its holder to import, export, sell, distribute, and store all items specified on the license. However, sales of the company’s products in the UAE may be carried on only through an mediator or distributor.

• The industrial license permits its holder to import raw materials and manufacture and export the finished product to any country. The manufactured product may be sold in the UAE through a distributor or agent.

• The holder of a service license must be licensed in one of the Emirates to render the same services intended for its free trade zone operations.

The national industrial license is issued to companies meeting the requirements for a National Production Certificate, Ie, 40 per cent value added and 51 per cent Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council (AGCC) ownership` (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE). Companies holding this type of license qualify for customs duty exemption on their products imported into any of the above countries.

The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority offers factory and warehousing services on lease to tenants. Buildings to lessee’s specifications can be constructed under a long-term land leads. Under Act Number 9 October 1992, a free zone establishment may be incorporated in the Jebel Ali Free Zone. It is a one-person or more company with a legal identity where the owner’s liability is limited to the paid-in capital. The owner may be an individual or a company. The capital may not be less than Dhs 1 mill0on paid into a bank account in the fame of the proprietor at the time of incorporation. The capital may be divided into shares of equal value.

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FAQs on Employment Contract (Labour Agreement)


FAQs on Employment Contract (Labour Agreement)

1) Individual employment contract:

1. Is the worker entitled to obtain an employment contract?

Yes … the worker is entitled to obtain the employment contract concluded between the two parties and issued and attested by the ministry of labor signed by the two parties as the employment contract shall be in writing and each of the worker and employer shall have a copy respectively.. And the approved language in the state is the Arabic language. In case the worker does not receive the employment contract, he shall resort to the ministry of labour.

2. If the employment contract has not been issued from the ministry, can I prove my service with employer or not?

Evidence shall be conducted by the legal evidence means … for example: internal contract concluded between the two parties, appointment letter, payment statement or book of attendance and going out of the work ……….. etc. , if the worker has one of them.

3. What is the necessary information that shall be available in the employment contract?

The employment contract shall contain the following:

- Date of signing the contract.

- Date of starting the work

- Type of the contract, either it is (a limited or unlimited contract)

- Place of signing the contract

- Period of the contract: if it is a limited contract there shall be a date of the

  commencement and end of the contract. In the unlimited contract only the commencement shall be   mentioned therein.

- Amount of the payment: the basic salary, allowances and bonuses shall be specified

- Occupation

 

Note: if there are any other conditions agreed upon between the parties of the contract to be added at the date of signing the contract provided that they are not in contradiction with the labor law

4. How long the period of probation that shall be approved in the contract of

employment?

Article (37): The worker shall be appointed under a probation period, which shall not be more than six months. This period shall not be extended for another one.

5. Is it permitted to exclude the probation period?

Yes it is as the probation period is optional.

6. Is it permitted to reduce the probation period?

Yes it is. But the probation period shall not exceed (6) months.

7. Is the employer entitled to dismiss the worker during probation period?

Yes he is. As this period is given to the employer to evaluate the worker's performance. Therefore, he is entitled to dismiss the worker during this period without a notice and without end of service benefit.

8. If the worker has passed the probation period, does this period is calculated

within service period?

This period shall be calculated when the worker successfully passed it and continued the service.

Important: (is the period of visit calculated within period of service?)

Legally, it is.

9. What are the types of employment contracts?

Types of employment contracts:

First: Limited Contract

Second: Unlimited Contract

First : Limited Contract:

10. What is the limited contract? Article (38):

It is the contract the period of which has been specified, and it shall not exceed (4) years. Such contract may be extended by agreement of the two parties for less period once or several times.

It is usually the limited employment contract to be for a period of (3) years in order to conform with the labor card and the period of residence.

Example: to be printed in the contract: (the limited contract) started from 10/ 10/ 2005 to 9/ 10/ 2008. i.e. it has a date of commencement and date of expiry.

 

11. Is the period after renewal of the contract considered as an extension to the original one, or each contract is calculated separately?

The said period is considered as an extension to the original one and calculated within the total period of the worker.

Example: a limited contract, the contract which began in 4/ 4/ 2004 and expired at 3/ 4/2007 and it was renewed for another (3) years so that the concluded contract is expires at 3/ 4/ 2010.

At this example, the period of service shall be calculated since the beginning of his work with the employer in 4/ 4/ 2004 up to the last day of work.

Second: The Unlimited Contract:

12. What is the unlimited contract?

Article (39): The unlimited contract is concluded in the following case:

- If it is not written namely (there is no contract issued between the two parties)

- If it is concluded for unlimited period example: the unlimited contract of employment starts at the date of (2/5/ 2007) to (..) i.e there is no expiry date.

- If the concluded contract is a written contract with a limited period and they

continued in execution of the contract after its expiry or end of its period without a written agreement the contract is deemed limited and it was renewed for one year and after end of the renewed period the contract shall be considered unlimited contract.

As it is obvious, the clause (b) in all employment contracts issued from the ministry of labor provides for the following:

"The limited contract shall be expired at the expiration of its period. If the two parties continued in its execution, it shall be considered renewed for one year as from date of expiry of the contract and with the same conditions therein" .

- If the contract is concluded for performance of a certain work with no limited period and it is, according to the nature of the work, renewable, and the contract continued between them after end of the work agreed upon between them.

 

Example: an engineer entered into a contract with an employer for completion of a certain project the period of completion of the project has not been specified after the end of the project, the engineer continued in the work with the employer ( here, the contract is considered unlimited because the contract did not specify a certain limited period for its expiry ).

 

  If the employer terminates the contract for reasons other than those specified in Article 120 of the Law, he will be liable to pay compensation to the employee. This compensation is determined on the basis of the wages due for a period of three months or for the remaining period of the contract, whichever is less, unless an article in the contract states otherwise.

  If the contract is terminated by the employee for reasons other than those stipulated under Article 12l of the Law, the employee will be liable to compensate the employer against any loss resulting from the termination. The amount of compensation payable is calculated on the basis of the employee’s salary for one month and a half or the salary payable for the remaining period of the contract, whichever is less, unless the contract states otherwise.

13- What about the limited contract the period of which was expired and the contract was not renewed, but the worker continued in the work?

The Article (40). The original contract is deemed a limited contract and renewed explicitly for one year under the same conditions provided therein.

This is What is provided in the clause (b) in all employment contracts issued from the ministry of labor, which provides for the following:

"The limited contract shall be expired at the expiration of its period. If the two parties continued in its execution, it shall be considered renewed for one year as from date of expiry of the contract and with the same conditions therein" .

14- What about the worker who works with a sub- contractor or in a (sub- contract)?

Article (41): If the employer agreed with another employer (contractor of works) by a contract concluded between them called (sub- contract) and the first party's workers shifted to the second party (the second employer) the second employer shall be responsible for the rights of those workers And according to the international work agreements: The main employer and sub- employer shall be both liable for the rights of the workers jointly and severally.

And in the practical fact, the damaged party shall submit a complaint against the original employer.

15- is there any difference between the contract of those working in education and other contracts?

Yes there is, as the contracts of education have a special nature and special conditions. These contracts are issued under coordination between the ministry of labor and ministry of education and the person who has enquiry shall first resort to the ministry of education.. then, to the ministry of labor, in case there is a dispute .

16- How the teacher's leave is calculated?

Contracts of education have special conditions and special rules because they are issued from the ministry of labour and ministry of education; therefore, the person who has enquiry shall first resort to the ministry of education then, to the ministry of labor, in case there is a dispute.




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Family Visa Cancellation in Dubai



Required Documents:

• Original Passport

• Passport copy of sponsor

• Typed Application

  Application Fee: Dh70 to be paid at typing centre (service charge extra). 

STEPS TO FOLLOW

• Put signature of the sponsor on the application.

• Submit the application along with original passport at the Immigration. Visa will be cancelled the same time.

  There are 30 days grace period from the date of Visa expiry.

Applicant can stay in UAE 30 days from the date of cancellation if his/her visa was not expired at the time of cancellation. If the cancellation done during the grace period, remaining days will be allowed to stay without fine. If the the cancellation done during overstay period, 6 days will be granted from the date of cancellation.


  Fine Dh15 per day will be calculated for Residence visa overstay if change status inside the country. Dh25 per day to be paid if exits.

  Fine can be paid at Immigration or Airport at the time of exit.


  No Ban will put for residence/family visa holders at the time of cancellation.


OUT OF COUNTRY CANCELLATION

• If the family members are out of UAE, apart from the above mentioned procedures, Dh130to be paid at Immigration office to take print out of exit details. Original passport of family members are not required. Dhs130 can be saved if the original passport brought.




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Employment Visa shifting based on qualification and salary


Employment Visa shifting based on qualification and salary                                                                                                                                  

As per the latest rule, employment visa transfer has been stopped. If the employee resigns before the completion of two years, a six-month ban shall be compulsory. But the same may

 be lifted without any charges or NOC from the employer if the employee managed to get a new job opportunity, taking into account that the salary of such worker with the new company

  shall be in accordance with the skill level specified by the Ministry of Labour:

1- First skill level: which means that if the employee is having university degree and above, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh 12,000.

2- Second skill level: if the employee is having diploma, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh 7,000.

3- Third skill level: if the employee is having high school degree, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh5,000.

If these three skills have not been met by the employee, he may not lift the ban and he shall wait until the completion of the ban period and then he may work with a new sponsor, moreover,

the NOC from the earlier sponsor has no effect based on the Ministry of Labour’s new decisions.

 

Above mentioned salary can be in total. It is not necessary to put as basic salary. New profession must be compatible with educational certificate. For secondary certificate holder, the new profession

 code shall end with 0000003.

Employment Visa Expense;

DESCRIPTION     AMOUNT in AED              NOTE

E-QUOTA APPLICATION                15          

INITIAL APPROVAL          200         Typing charge extra

LABOUR CARD FEE           600         Second Category 2-A

1500 Second Category 2-B

2000 Second Category 2-C

5000 Third Category

300 First Category

BANK GUARANTEE          3000       Commission varies depends on Bank

IMMIGRATION FEE         220         720 If the person is inside UAE

570 For visa position amendment Typing charge extra

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE   300         Amount varies depends on Hospital

VISA STAMPING               270         100 extra for Urgent submission Typing charge extra

Emirates ID         270         Two years

LABOUR CONTRACT        50           To be submitted through Tas'heel Centre.



TOTAL   4925       Typing charge extra

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED;

For E-quota Application Copy of Trade License, Labour Establishment Card, Immigration Establishment Card, Sponsor's Passport copy, Sponsor's E-signature Card copy, Tenancy Contract, Electricity Bill and Location Map.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

For Work Permit Application       Passport Copy, one photo with white background,

Attested Certificate Copy for certain professions,

Trade Licence Copy, Labour Computer Card Copy,

Profession + Salary with allowance (if any)

GCC Driving License copy for Driver Visa application (Vehicle list from RTA also to be attached for Driver Visa).

After Entry          Two Photographs for Medical Test



o   One Photograph (white background) for Visa Stamping

o   One Photograph (white background) for Labour Card/Contract

 

Steps to follow

  Type e-quota  application.

• Documents required for e-quota: Copy of Trade License, Labour Establishment Card, Immigration Establishment Card, Sponsor's Passport copy, Sponsor's E-signature

 Card copy, Tenancy Contract, Electricity Bill and Location Map.

• Project Agreements to be scanned for Contracting Companies.

• Number of required workers, Gender and profession to be mentioned. Dh15 to be paid for Quota request application.

• Quota approval will come online soon.

• Wait for payment request which will come online within 24hours. Dh200 to be paid for each worker (Service charge extra). Approval will come after 24 hours.

• Again Work Permit application to be typed. Passport copy of worker, Photo and Certificate (for certain professions) are required. Approval will come soon.

• Then, bank guarantee (Dh3000 for each) and Labour Card Fee to be paid as per the company category).

• Pay Dh220 immigration fee for each visa and collect visa from Immigration.

NOTE:

• Original e-signature card of the authorized signatory is must to complete employment visa process.

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  Application status can be tracked through www.mol.gov.ae by entering MB number which is printed on the application.

  After approval, Bank guarantee to be paid in the Bank, if required.

  All government Fees to be paid at Typing Centre.

  If the applicant is inside the country, type Visa Position Amendment application and pay Dh530 at Typing Centre (Typing charge extra).

There are 60 days time from the date of Visa Position Amendment to complete Medical and visa stamping. If the visa holder is out of country 60 days will be calculated from the

date of entry.

AFTER ENTRY

  Apply for Medical and Type Labour Contract and Visa Stamping application.

  Get seal and signature of the sponsor and employee on the Labour Contract and submit through Tas'heel Centre.

  Get seal and signature of the sponsor on Visa stamping application, Attach Tas'heel receipt and submit at Immigration Department along with Original Passport.

  Pay Dh20 for Courier if the Application is Normal and Passport will be delivered after Two days.

  Visa stamped Passport can be received by hand if the Application is Urgent.

  Labour Contract will come through Post Box after 10 days. Application status can be tracked through www.mol.gov.ae by entering IN number which is printed on the application.



 

Dubai Employment Visa Procedures for person who is having 6 months Ban


Dubai Employment Visa Procedures for person who is having 6 months Ban

Based on the Ministry of Labor’s new decision if the employee resigns before the conclusion of two years, a six-month ban shall be imposed. But the same may be lifted without any charges or NOC from the employer if the employee managed to get a new job opportunity, taking into account that the salary of such worker with the new company shall be in accordance with the skill level specified by the Ministry of Labour:


1- First skill level: which means that if the employee is having university degree and above, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh12,000.


2- Second skill level: if the employee is having diploma, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh7,000.


3- Third skill level: if the employee is having high school degree, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh5,000.


If these three skills have not been met by the employee, he may not lift the ban and he shall wait until the completion of the ban period and then he may work with a new sponsor, moreover, the NOC from the earlier sponsor has no effect based on the Ministry of Labour’s new decisions.


Above mentioned salary can be in total. It is not necessary to put as basic salary. New profession must be compatible with educational certificate. For secondary certificate holder, the new profession code shall end with 0000003.

 
Employment Visa Expense

DESCRIPTION     AMOUNT in AED              NOTE

E-QUOTA APPLICATION                15          

INITIAL APPROVAL          200         Typing charge extra

LABOUR CARD FEE           600         Second Category 2-A

1500 Second Category 2-B

2000 Second Category 2-C

5000 Third Category

300 First Category

BANK GUARANTEE          3000       Commission varies depends on Bank

IMMIGRATION FEE         220         720 If the person is inside UAE

570 For visa position amendment. Typing charge extra

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE   300         Amount varies depends on Hospital

EMIRATES ID      270        

VISA STAMPING               270         100 extra for Urgent submission. Typing charge extra

LABOUR CONTRACT        50           To be submitted through Tas'heel Centre



EmiratesID          270         Two years

TOTAL   4960       Typing charge extra

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

For E-quota Application Copy of Trade License, Labour Establishment Card, Immigration Establishment Card, Sponsor's Passport copy, Sponsor's E-signature Card copy, Tenancy Contract, Electricity Bill and Location Map.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

For Work Permit Application       Passport Copy, one photo with white background,

Attested Certificate Copy for certain professions,

Trade Licence Copy, Labour Computer Card Copy,

Profession + Salary with allowance (if any)

GCC Driving License copy for Driver Visa application (Vehicle list from RTA also to be attached for Driver Visa).

After Entry          One Photograph for Medical Test



                One Photograph (white background) for Visa Stamping

                One Photograph (white background) for Labour Card/Contract

 

Steps to follow

  Type e-quota application.

• Documents required for e-quota: Copy of Trade License, Labour Establishment Card, Immigration Establishment Card, Sponsor's Passport copy, Sponsor's E-signature Card copy, Tenancy Contract, Electricity Bill and Location Map.

• Project Agreements to be scanned for Contracting Companies.

• Number of required workers, Gender and profession to be mentioned. Dh15 to be paid for Quota request application.

• Quota approval will come online soon.

• Wait for payment request which will come online within 24hours. Dh200 to be paid for each worker (Service charge extra). Approval will come after 24 hours.

• Again Work Permit application to be typed. Passport copy of worker, Photo and Certificate (for certain professions) are required. Approval will come soon.

• Then, bank guarantee (Dh3000 for each) and Labour Card Fee to be paid as per the company category).

• Pay Dh220 immigration fee for each visa and collect visa from Immigration.

NOTE:

• Original e-signature card of the authorized signatory is must to complete employment visa process.

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  Application status can be tracked through www.mol.gov.ae by entering MB number which is printed on the application.

  After approval, Bank guarantee to be paid in the Bank, if required.

  All government Fees to be paid at Typing Centre.

  If the applicant is inside the country, type Visa Position Amendment application and pay Dh530 at Typing Centre (Typing charge extra).

  There are 60 days time from the date of Visa Position Amendment to complete Medical and visa stamping. If the visa holder is out of country 60 days will be calculated from the date of entry.

STEPS TO FOLLOW (AFTER ENTRY)

  Type Medical and Emirates ID application and first go for Medical Test and then for Emirates ID fingerprint

  After receiving Medical Certificate type Labour Contract and Visa Stampingapplication

  Get seal and signature of the sponsor and employee on the Labour Contract and submit through Tas'heel Centre

  Get seal and signature of the sponsor on Visa stamping application, Attach Tas'heel receipt and submit at Immigration Department along with Original Passport

  Pay Dh20 for Courier if the Application is Normal and Passport will be delivered after Two days

  Visa stamped Passport can be received by hand if the Application is Urgent.

  Labour Contract will come through Post Box after one week. Application status can be tracked through www.mol.gov.ae by entering IN number which is printed on the application.

 

Frequently Asked Question

Six month ban

Q: I work as a mechanical engineer in Abu Dhabi. I have completed nine months in service. I am planning to change my job. I received a better job offer from a Jebel Ali Free Zone Company. I have not completed two years in service. Will a six-month labour ban be enforced even if the new job is in a free zone company? Is there a way to lift the ban?

 

A: Since you have not completed two years with your current employer, a ban for the period of six months will be automatically imposed on you by the Ministry of Labour.

Furthermore, avoiding a ban does not depend upon the designation of employment; rather it depends upon the qualification and the new salary offered.

If your qualification and new salary offered falls under any of the below categories as mentioned in the Cabinet Resolution No 25 of 2010 regarding internal work permit at the Ministry of Labour, then, you may join your new job without any ban. The cabinet Resolutions states:

In order to remove the ban, an employee must prove qualifications by presenting a duly attested educational certificate as mentioned herein:

i) If an employee holds a university degree (master), and earns a minimum of Dh12,000 per month;

ii) If an employee holds a Diploma (post secondary) and earns a minimum of Dh7,000 per month; and

(iii) If an employee has passed high school and earns a minimum of Dh5,000 per month. (KT)




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