Tasheel Centers

Overview

Tasheel Centers are MOHRE-licensed service centres operating across the UAE that handle the paperwork side of work permit applications, employment contract typing, Wage Protection System (WPS) registration, employee transfer, and labour file maintenance for employers. The network sits inside MOHRE's broader 'Tasheel' (meaning 'simplification') programme launched in 2010 to push routine labour-side transactions out of MOHRE counters and into customer-facing service centres run by approved private operators. Most employers use Tasheel as the front desk for any MOHRE-side action, while employees who need a labour-card replacement or contract attestation also visit Tasheel.

The network is mapped to the federal MOHRE backend, which means a Tasheel in Sharjah and a Tasheel in Fujairah can file the same set of MOHRE transactions; only Dubai's Amer brand operates the GDRFA side of the same workflow for Dubai-licensed companies. Tasheel processes work permit applications (the document that authorises a foreign national to be hired before they enter the UAE), labour-contract registration (the post-arrival contract signed by both employer and employee and uploaded to MOHRE), WPS registration for new establishments, monthly WPS file submission for smaller employers who do not run their own payroll, and employer-side actions like permit cancellation and transfer.

Three operational points matter. First, Tasheel charges its own typing and service fee on top of the underlying MOHRE government fee, typically AED 50-200 per transaction depending on complexity; the MOHRE fee schedule itself is separate and published on mohre.gov.ae. Second, for many transactions the worker also needs to be present for biometrics or signature; Tasheel coordinates this, but the worker's presence is not optional. Third, MOHRE has digitised most of the underlying flow, so a sophisticated employer with a strong HR team can file directly through the MOHRE Employer Portal and skip Tasheel entirely; Tasheel persists because most SMEs prefer outsourcing the paperwork. Confirm specific transaction fees on mohre.gov.ae before assuming any Tasheel quote.

How to access

1. 1. Choose a MOHRE-licensed Tasheel

   Confirm the centre is on MOHRE's official list (mohre.gov.ae > Tasheel Centres). Unlicensed 'typing centres' may file through someone else's licence, which voids the worker's protection if anything goes wrong.

2. 2. Walk in with documents or book online

   Most Tasheel centres accept walk-ins and online bookings through their own websites. Bring the establishment card, the worker's passport copy and photo, the Emirates ID (for renewal), and any prior MOHRE references.

3. 3. Sign the typed application

   The agent types the form in the MOHRE-standard layout. The employer signs digitally through SMS OTP linked to their MOHRE establishment file. The worker signs separately when they are present (or remotely through MOHRE app on subsequent steps).

4. 4. Pay MOHRE fee plus Tasheel service charge

   Pay the MOHRE government fee (varies by transaction and skill level) plus the Tasheel typing/service charge (typically AED 50-200). The receipt itemises both lines for VAT and reimbursement purposes.

5. 5. Track approval on MOHRE app

   After submission, track the transaction status on the MOHRE app or mohre.gov.ae using the application reference. Most approvals come back within 24-72 hours. Once approved, the worker enters the UAE or the contract is registered.