Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in the UAE and worldwide
Sourcing, screening and onboarding in the UAE and worldwide — including contracts, work permits and payroll setup.
- Approved partner of SHAMS, Meydan, Ajman and DSO
- Written quote — authority fees itemised separately
- One contact, in French or English
Approved free zone partner
Approved partner of the SHAMS, Meydan, Ajman and DSO free zones.
Itemised quotes
Authority fees and our fees listed separately, in writing.
EN / FR / AR
Advisers and documents in your language.
One contact
The same named contact from the first call to your final documents.
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in the UAE and worldwide with BML
BML Business Setup Advisory LLC is a Dubai-based advisory firm working with founders, owner-managed companies and international groups. We operate across all seven emirates, the six GCC states, and with clients on every continent.
Hiring in the UAE and worldwide means working within the local employment framework: permitted contract types, work permit and visa processing, end-of-service entitlements and any workforce nationalisation requirements. Employment and immigration procedures are administered alongside the relevant licensing authority in each jurisdiction we operate in. We manage the paperwork so your new hire starts on the date you agreed.
We recruit for roles in trading, consultancy, technology, e-commerce, logistics, real estate services and holding structures, from country managers to technical and back-office staff. Every search starts with a scorecard — the outcomes the role must deliver — and a salary band benchmarked against live local data, so you are not negotiating blind.
Key facts
- Approved partner of the SHAMS, Meydan, Ajman and DSO free zones
- Five service lines under one firm
- Coverage of all seven emirates and the six GCC states
- Clients on every continent, served in English and French
- Written quotes with authority fees and our fees itemised before any work starts
Why Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in the UAE and worldwide fails without the paperwork
Two things sink a hire: the wrong shortlist, and the administration that follows the offer. A candidate who accepts and then waits six weeks for a permit usually takes another job.
That is why our Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in the UAE and worldwide service covers both halves. We source and screen against a scorecard you approve, then run the employment contract, work permit, visa, medical and payroll registration ourselves — so the start date you agreed is the start date that happens.
- No commission-driven recommendations
- Written scope before any payment
- One named adviser, reachable directly
7 emirates
Licensing routes covered across the entire UAE.
6 GCC markets
The UAE plus Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.
5 service lines
Setup, consulting, marketing, advisory and recruitment.
3 languages
English, French and Arabic across advisers and documents.
What we do in the UAE and worldwide
Sourcing, screening and onboarding — including visas, contracts and payroll setup.
Executive search
Confidential search for leadership and country-manager roles.
Professional hiring
Sales, finance, engineering and operations roles with structured screening.
Assessment
Competency interviews, technical testing and reference verification.
Contracts & permits
Employment contracts, work permits, labour cards and visa processing.
Payroll & WPS
Payroll setup, wage protection compliance and end-of-service accruals.
Employer of record
Hire before you incorporate, with a compliant local employing entity.
Jurisdictions and authorities in the UAE and worldwide
Licensing and regulatory oversight in the UAE and worldwide is handled by the relevant licensing authority in each jurisdiction we operate in. The list opposite shows the main routes available — we recommend one after reviewing your activity, ownership and visa needs.
Main options
- United Arab Emirates — all seven emirates
- Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait
- Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania
What you receive
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in the UAE and worldwide with BML is billed on placement for permanent roles, with a replacement guarantee, or on a monthly basis where we act as employer of record.
- Role scorecard: outcomes, competencies and a benchmarked salary band
- Direct sourcing across our regional network, not just job-board applicants
- Structured competency interviews and technical testing
- Shortlist with written assessments and verified references
- Employment contract, work permit, visa, medical and Emirates ID
- Payroll setup, wage protection compliance and end-of-service accruals
Our process, step by step
1. Role definition
We write the scorecard: outcomes, competencies and realistic salary band.
2. Sourcing
Direct approach plus our regional network — not only job-board applicants.
3. Screening
Structured interviews and testing; you see a shortlist, not a CV pile.
4. Interviews
We coordinate your panel, collect feedback and keep candidates warm.
5. Offer
Salary benchmarking, offer negotiation and reference checks.
6. Onboarding
Contract, permit, visa, medical, Emirates ID and payroll registration.
Why clients choose BML in the UAE and worldwide
- Shortlists in weeks, not months
- Replacement guarantee on permanent placements
- Visa and labour compliance handled by the same team
- Access to bilingual and multilingual candidate pools
- Salary benchmarking from live local data
- Employer-of-record option before your entity exists
From AED 5,565
Free zone licence packages start from AED 5,565. Official free zone and authority fees change over time: the amounts shown are indicative and confirmed in your own written quote. Advisory and marketing work is quoted on scope before we start.
What we do, and what we do not do
We do: the advice, the structure recommendation, the preparation and filing of your applications with the free zones we are an approved partner of, the coordination of everyone involved, and the follow-up through to the end.
We do not: we are neither a law firm, nor an audit firm, nor a registered tax agent, nor a financial institution. For anything falling under those professions we work with approved professionals in the UAE, and we tell you so plainly.
We work and coordinate with approved professionals across the world to find the best solutions for your business and its development.
BML Business Set Up — one solid point of contact.
Handled by approved partners
- Corporate tax and VAT registration
- Accounting, financial statements and filings
- Audit and statutory certification
- Legal and regulated tax advice
- The decision to open a bank account
BML coordinates these steps and remains your single point of contact.
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in the UAE and worldwide — typical clients
First hire in a new market
A country manager who can build the operation, plus the employer-of-record structure to hold them.
Building a team at volume
Sales, operations or technical hiring at scale, with a single point of coordination.
Confidential replacements
Discreet search when the incumbent is still in the seat.
the UAE and worldwide — frequently asked questions
How quickly can you deliver a shortlist for a role in the UAE and worldwide?
For most professional roles we present a screened shortlist within two to four weeks, depending on seniority and language requirements.
Can you employ staff before my entity exists?
In many cases yes, through an employer-of-record arrangement. That lets you hire and start trading while incorporation and licensing are completed in parallel.
What does Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in the UAE and worldwide cost?
Permanent placements are billed as a percentage of first-year salary, agreed in advance. Employer of record is a fixed monthly fee per employee.
What if the hire does not work out?
Permanent placements carry a replacement guarantee. If the person leaves or is released within the agreed period, we run the search again at no additional fee.
How long does the process take in the UAE and worldwide?
For a straightforward file we work in days rather than months. We give you a written timeline with your quote, and we tell you which steps depend on a government authority rather than on us.
What does it cost?
You receive a fixed written quote with government fees and our fees itemised separately. Free zone trade licence packages start from AED 5,565; consulting, marketing and recruitment engagements are quoted on scope.
Do I need to travel to the UAE?
Much of the work can be completed remotely with a power of attorney and certified documents. In practice one short trip is usually needed for biometrics, Emirates ID and bank onboarding.
Do you work in French as well as English?
Yes. BML is a bilingual firm and a large share of our clients are French, Belgian and Swiss. Documents, meetings and reporting can be handled in either language.
Three practices, one logic
We did not assemble three businesses at random. A founder setting up in the UAE needs to know how to structure before creating the company — that is Advisory. Once the company exists, it has to generate revenue — that is Digital Marketing. And a business that grows through acquisition usually ends up asking structuring questions again.
You can call on a single one of these practices. Many of our clients work with us on acquisition only, with no UAE project at all. That is perfectly legitimate.
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By emirate
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Dubai
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Abu Dhabi
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Sharjah
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Ajman
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Ras Al Khaimah
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Fujairah
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Umm Al Quwain
Gulf & worldwide
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in the United Arab Emirates
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in the GCC
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Saudi Arabia
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Qatar
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Oman
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Bahrain
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in Kuwait
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment in international markets
Ready to move forward in the UAE and worldwide?
Book a free 20-minute consultation. You will leave the call with a clear recommendation and a written quote — whether or not you work with us.
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BML Business Set Up Advisory LLC — SHAMS free zone licence no. 2114773. The information on this site is provided for general information and constitutes neither legal, tax nor investment advice. Services falling under regulated professions are performed by professionals approved in the United Arab Emirates, with BML acting as coordinator. Official authority and free zone fees are subject to change.
BML Business Setup Advisory LLC is an approved partner of the SHAMS, Meydan, Ajman and Dubai Silicon Oasis free zones. Advisory, company formation, digital marketing, strategic advisory and recruitment across the UAE and the GCC. Services falling under regulated professions are performed by approved professionals in the UAE.
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