# Emiratisation target and contribution calculator

> Private companies with 50 or more employees must raise the share of Emiratis in skilled roles by 2% a year (1% each half year). For each Emirati short of the target, MoHRE charges a monthly financial contribution that rises each year. Enter your current target and contribution amount to see the cost.

Interactive calculator: https://www.countify.ae/tools/emiratisation-calculator · Updated 2026-10-14 · Countify UAE

## Contribution at a 10% target

Using the default contribution per missing Emirati.

| Skilled staff / Emiratis | Emiratis required | Shortfall | Annual financial contribution |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 60 / 2 | 6 | 4 | AED 480,000.00 |
| 120 / 6 | 12 | 6 | AED 720,000.00 |
| 300 / 30 | 30 | 0 | AED 0.00 |

Contributions are collected in instalments; hiring through Nafis can reduce costs further.

## How the target is counted

The target applies to skilled jobs (MoHRE skill levels 1 to 3). Emiratis must be registered with the pension authority and paid through WPS to count. Fake Emiratisation (hiring on paper) carries heavy fines. The figures change each year, so the calculator lets you edit the target and contribution.

## Legal basis

- Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2022 and subsequent MoHRE decisions on Emiratisation (https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/laws-and-regulations/laws.aspx)

## Frequently asked questions

### Which companies must meet Emiratisation targets?

Private companies with 50 or more employees, plus certain companies with 20–49 employees in specified sectors (one Emirati a year).

### How is the Emiratisation contribution paid?

It is charged by MoHRE, usually in monthly instalments, for each Emirati short of the target.