Terracotta’s partnership with Business France : the mobilization of the VIE in the UAE

Client Profile: French companies willing to use Business France V.I.E. French international internship
program in the UAE

The Challenges:

• The client does not have a local entity in the UAE
• The client needs to hire the interns under a locally licensed manpower service provider that is
  approved by Business France
• The client needs to rely on a professional PRO services provider to smooth the mobilization
  process

Terracotta’s solutions were provided on two levels:

• Manpower Services (EOR/PEO):
  o Local Work Permit
  o Resident Visa
  o Local Payroll Compliance
  o Local Insurances Compliance
• Additional Services:
  o Facilitating the opening of personal bank accounts
  o Facilitating local mobile phone lines
  o Facilitating accommodation and transportation
  o Facilitating local office space
  o Supporting in processing GCC visas

Terracotta has been successfully providing its support for the VIE program since 2015.