Electronic Quota for 50 +
Employees
Conditions and Procedures
What is Electronic Quota for companies having 50
and above employees?
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A service offered by Ministry of Labour to
companies having more than 50 employees
(not including free zones).
Once approved, permits can be used in
applying for New Work Permit.
Federal Law No. 8 1980 and UAE Cabinet
Decree No. 259/1 for 2004 on
Emaratization
What are the Conditions?
The company is having 50 or more employees
The company must have clean track record
and free of any violations. Such as:
a. No labour cards are expired for more
than 2 months
b. WPS compliance
c. No pending labour disputes
or court cases
What are the Conditions?
Sponsor or Local Service Agent must have
clear file at MOL. Such as:
a. No licenses under his name is expired
b. No pending dispute with competent
court or at MOL
c. Sponsor/ LSA must have an E-signature
card
d. Sponsor/ LSA must have a single file at
MOL
Must hire a UAE National
What are the Required Documents?
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Copy of valid Trade License (partners list, commercial register if LLC)
Passport copy of UAE National
Copy of Jincia / Bitakat Almunshaa
Passport copy of Expat Partner/ Manager
E-Signature Card Copy
Establishment Card from Ministry of Labour (Labour Computer Card)
Establishment Card from DNRD (Immigration Card)
3 Months Bank Statement
Tenders or Contracts with clients/customers
Valid Tenancy Contract (Not Google Map)
Location map
Utility Bills (DEWA/ETISALAT/DU)
List of Employees
Labour Contracts of all employees of the company
The Ministry may also ask for the following:
 Mulkiya or report from RTA about all
company vehicles
 If accommodation is provided in the labour
contract, Tenancy Contract, Location map
and picture of accommodation is required
To add more credibility to your application you may
present:
 Company profile in English and Arabic
 Report from Dubai Customs on how much worth
of import/export your company did for a year
 Completed projects (if contracting company)
 International or Local Certifications
Government Fees / ADAM Fees
Government Fees – 60 AED
ADAM FEES- 5,000 AED to 10,000 AED
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Procedures
1. Close the deal, set the expectation that we need the
owner/ partner to apply for the electronic quota
2. Collect all the documents and funds
3. Scan all documents, create an order number, create a
file and work flow (keep one file with you), submit to
operations department
4. Operations Department will type an application
5. Once Application (1,2,3) is type the authorized
signatory needs to sign and put the company’s official
seal
6. Arrange an appointment with operations and your
client at the MOL to apply
If Approved:
The number of E-quota that will be approved
is based on the following criteria:
For Category A – 20% of the total number of
employees
For Category B – 15% of the total number of
employees
For Category C -10% of the total number of
employees
Labour Categories
 Category A – 30% or less of employees are
having same nationality
 Category B – 31% to 74% of employees are
having same nationality
 Category C – 75% of employees are having
same nationality
 http://www.mol.gov.ae/english
If the Ministry will do an inspection:
If accommodation is provided MOL will check if the
company is in compliance with safety rules, if the place is
a conducive environment, of Man and Women are on
separate quarters.
MOL might visit the office as well or warehouse. The
company should keep an HR file which should contain list
of employees, individual files of employees containing
salary records, leave, holidays etc.
After such inspection and the approval will be based on
the E-quota approval criteria
If Rejected
The MOL will inform you of why it
is rejected.
You can correct the issue and reapply
Fines
First Offense - After using the E-quota or applying for
New Work Permit and 20 applications were incorrect the
fines will be 10,000 AED and a labour block of 1 month
Second Offense - After using the E-quota or applying for
New Work Permit and 10 applications were incorrect the
fines will be 10,000 AED and a labour block of 2 months
Third Offense- After using the E-quota or applying for
New Work Permit and 10 applications were incorrect the
fines will be 10,000 AED and your labour file will be
blocked indefinitely
Thank You
Presented By :
Mr. Charles Edward Cabana
Manager, ADAM OUTSOURCE