Tasheel filings —
same day, every day.
Every UAE labour transaction goes through MOHRE Tasheel as of 2026: employment contract attestation, labour cards, work permits, complaint filings. YABS handles per-transaction or via annual retainer.
- Per-transaction
- AED 250+
- Annual retainer
- AED 12,000+
- Turnaround
- Same-day to 48h
- Provider
- MOHRE
Definition — Tasheel
Tasheel is the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) approved network of typing and document processing centres across the UAE. Businesses use Tasheel to attest employment contracts, process labour cards, file work permit renewals, and submit MOHRE applications. Most Tasheel transactions complete within 24–48 hours. As of 2026, MOHRE requires all labour contracts to be registered through an approved Tasheel centre — no exceptions.
What Tasheel actually files.
Each transaction has its own MOHRE fee, processing window, and required documents. YABS price excludes the government fee, which is billed at cost.
| Transaction | Government fee | Processing | YABS fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit (skilled categories 1–3) | AED 250 | 1–3 working days | AED 250 |
| Limited employment contract registration | AED 100 | Same-day | AED 200 |
| Establishment Card issuance | AED 600 | 2–4 working days | AED 350 |
| MOHRE quota application / amendment | AED 100–500 | 3–7 working days | AED 400 |
| Work permit cancellation | AED 100 | Same-day | AED 150 |
| Labour complaint filing | AED 0 | 7–14 days adjudication | AED 600 (advisory) |
| Worker Protection insurance enrolment | AED 60–180/yr per worker | Same-day | Bundled in retainer |
4 steps to tasheel.
Submit Tasheel request
File the Tasheel request via YABS portal or WhatsApp. Specify transaction type (work permit, contract, complaint, cancellation) and attach documents.
YABS PRO files at approved Tasheel centre
Within 4 working hours during business days. YABS pays the government Tasheel fee at cost — no markup.
MOHRE processes the transaction
MOHRE backend processes filings within 24–48 hours for standard transactions; same-day for premium/expedited categories.
Receive confirmation + updated documents
Approved attestation / work permit / cancellation notice delivered via YABS portal. PDF + Arabic original available.
Where people get this wrong.
Pulled from 500+ YABS engagements. Each pitfall has a knock-on cost in time or AED — knowing them up front is half the value of using a PRO.
Filing the work permit before MOHRE quota slot is available
Cost: Application rejected; AED 250 government fee not refunded; 3–5 day delay re-applying
YABS fix: YABS checks the MOHRE quota balance before every filing. If quota is exhausted, we file the quota amendment first.
Wrong job-title-to-skill-category mapping
Cost: Higher Tasheel fee applied; possible MOHRE re-issue at AED 250 + processing delay
YABS fix: We use MOHRE's standard occupation classification (SOC) to confirm the right category before typing.
Skipping Worker Protection insurance enrolment
Cost: Work permit auto-suspended after 30 days; AED 100/month MOHRE penalty + reinstatement cost
YABS fix: The PRO retainer auto-enrols every new hire into the Worker Protection scheme on day 1.
Cancelling the visa without a final settlement letter
Cost: Ex-employee can file a labour complaint up to 12 months later; bank guarantee held by MOHRE
YABS fix: We require a signed final-settlement-and-no-claims acknowledgement before submitting cancellation.
Document checklist.
- Trade licence copy
- Establishment Card
- Employee passport copy
- Photo (white background)
- Educational certificates (for skilled-category visas)
- Existing labour contract (for amendments / renewals)
What you actually pay.
| Item | AED |
|---|---|
MOHRE Tasheel typing fee (per transaction) Government fee — pass-through | 200 |
MOHRE work permit fee (varies by category) Skilled categories. Unskilled categories may differ. | 250 |
Tasheel typing centre service fee | 100 |
| Government fees subtotal | 550 |
| YABS service fee | 250 |
| 5% VAT (on YABS service fee) | 13 |
| Total | 813 |
Government fees vary by activity and approval requirements. Final quote confirmed after activity selection.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tasheel?
Tasheel is the MOHRE-approved network of typing centres across the UAE that processes all labour-related transactions: employment contract attestation, work permit applications, labour card processing, complaint filing, and visa cancellations. Every UAE labour transaction goes through Tasheel as of 2026 — no direct MOHRE filings except via approved centres.
How long does a Tasheel transaction take?
Standard transactions complete in 24–48 hours from filing to MOHRE approval. Premium/expedited categories (skilled professional visas, executive transfers) often complete same-day. Cancellation transactions take 1 working day. Complaint filings take 7–14 days for full MOHRE adjudication.
Do I need to visit Tasheel in person?
No — YABS handles all Tasheel filings on your behalf via Power of Attorney or Establishment Card authorisation. The applicant signature can be done via PoA or biometric verification at the typing centre. YABS team visits Tasheel; you don't need to.
What's the difference between Tasheel and Amer?
Tasheel handles MOHRE labour transactions (work permits, employment contracts, complaints). Amer handles GDRFA residency visa transactions (visa stamping, family sponsorship, Emirates ID). They're separate networks for different government bodies. Most businesses use both.
Can YABS handle Tasheel transactions monthly?
Yes — YABS PRO retainer (AED 12,000–24,000/year) covers unlimited Tasheel filings, work permit renewals, employment contract amendments, and complaint handling. Per-transaction pricing also available — AED 250 per Tasheel filing including government fee + YABS service fee + 5% VAT.
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This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.