UAE Emiratization Compliance Calculator
Calculate your compliance gap, penalty exposure, and program investment for 2024-2026 Nafis requirements
Emiratization Deadline Approaching
Non-compliance penalties: AED 96,000/year per missing Emirati
Calculate Compliance Gap
UAE Emiratization Requirements
2026 target: 6% Emirati employees
Total number of employees in UAE
Current compliance: 2.50%
388 days remaining
Market average: AED 15,000 - 25,000/month
Compliance Status
7 GAP
You need 7 more Emirati employees
Required
12
Current
5
Annual Penalty Exposure
AED 672,000
AED 96,000 per missing Emirati × 7 employees
3-Year Risk
AED 2,016,000
5-Year Risk
AED 3,360,000
Investment vs Penalty Comparison
Invest once to avoid recurring penalties
3-Year ROI
169%
Return on compliance investment over 3 years
Nafis Government Support
AED 1,176,000
Available government support for your program
Avoid AED 672,000 in annual penalties
Why Emiratization Compliance Matters
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has mandated strict Emiratization quotas for private sector companies as part of the Nafis program.
Non-compliance penalties: AED 96,000 per year for each missing Emirati employee. This can quickly escalate to millions in penalties for larger organizations.
Beyond financial penalties, non-compliant companies face:
- Suspension of new work permit applications
- Difficulty renewing existing employee visas
- Exclusion from government tenders and contracts
- Potential license suspension for repeat violations
- Significant reputational damage
Nafis Program Benefits
The UAE government provides substantial support through the Nafis program to help companies meet Emiratization targets:
Financial Support:
- ✓AED 7,000/month salary support for fresh graduates (24 months)
- ✓AED 3,000/month for experienced hires (12 months)
- ✓Up to AED 50,000 training support per employee
- ✓AED 800/month childcare support for Emirati mothers
These incentives can significantly offset the cost of hiring Emirati talent, making compliance more affordable than penalties.
Critical Compliance Deadlines
Banking: 4% | IT: 2% | Retail: 1.5%
Banking: 5% | IT: 3% | Retail: 2%
Banking: 6% | IT: 4% | Retail: 2.5%
Enforcement begins January 1, 2027. Companies must achieve compliance before this date to avoid penalties.
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