How to Apply for Employee Quota in Dubai Mainland Companies

Step-by-Step Guide by TAB Documents Clearing – Dubai

If you operate a Dubai Mainland company in areas like Deira, Bur Dubai, Karama, Business Bay, Al Barsha, or Sheikh Zayed Road, applying for an employee quota is mandatory before hiring staff.

At Tareeq Al Barq Documents Clearing LLC (TAB Documents Clearing), we specialize in Dubai Mainland quota applications and quota increases through MOHRE and Dubai Immigration.

What Is an Employee Quota in Dubai Mainland?

An employee quota is the approved number of employees your mainland company can legally sponsor under UAE labour and immigration law.

Quota approvals are issued through:

• MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation)

• Dubai Immigration – GDRFA / ICP

Without quota approval, work permits and residence visas cannot be processed.

Step-by-Step Process to Apply for Quota in Dubai Mainland

Step 1: Check Your Mainland Trade License

Your company must have:

• A valid Dubai Mainland trade license

• Approved business activities

• An active immigration establishment card

TAB Documents Clearing checks compliance for companies across Deira, Bur Dubai, Business Bay, and Al Barsha.

Step 2: Arrange Office Space & Ejari

For all Dubai Mainland quota applications, Ejari is compulsory.

• Office size affects quota approval

• Virtual or shared offices usually get a limited quota

✅ Companies in Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Deira often qualify for higher quota due to office standards.

Step 3: Prepare Required Documents

Common documents include:

• Trade license copy

• Establishment card

• Ejari tenancy contract

• Passport & Emirates ID of owner/partners

• Company location map

• Existing employee list (for quota increase)

Step 4: Submit Quota Application to MOHRE

The quota request is submitted through MOHRE, based on:

• Business activity

• Office size & Ejari

• Company compliance history

• Workforce requirement

TAB Documents Clearing manages MOHRE submissions and follow-ups for mainland companies across Dubai.

Step 5: Dubai Immigration (GDRFA) Quota Alignment

After MOHRE approval, quota is synchronized with Dubai Immigration (GDRFA/ICP) to allow:

• Entry permit issuance

• Residence visa stamping

• Labour card processing

Step 6: Pay Government Fees

Fees may include:

• MOHRE quota charges

• Immigration processing fees

Costs vary depending on quota size and office location.

Step 7: Start Employee Visa Processing

Once quota is approved, you can proceed with:

• Work permit application

• Entry permit

• Medical test, Emirates ID & visa stamping

How to Increase Employee Quota in Dubai Mainland

You can increase quota by:

• Upgrading office space & Ejari

• Showing business growth (contracts/invoices)

• Maintaining clean MOHRE compliance

• Submitting proper justification

TAB Documents Clearing handles urgent quota increases in Deira, Bur Dubai, Karama, Business Bay, and Al Barsha.

Why Choose TAB Documents Clearing?

✔ Dubai Mainland quota experts
✔ MOHRE & GDRFA specialists
✔ Fast approvals & proper documentation
✔ PRO services for Deira, Bur Dubai & Business Bay

Need Help With Quota Application in Dubai?

Tareeq Al Barq Documents Clearing LLC (TAB Documents Clearing) provides complete support for:

• Mainland quota applications

• Quota increase approvals

• Work permits & residence visas

• Ejari & office documentation

📞 Contact TAB Documents Clearing for fast and reliable Dubai Mainland quota approval.