Comprehensive WPS-compliant payroll solutions for businesses in UAE
The UAE's Wage Protection System (WPS) is mandatory for all employers. Our payroll services ensure full WPS compliance, processing salaries through approved channels and maintaining records required by the Ministry of Human Resources.
We calculate and process salaries including basic pay, housing allowance, transport allowance and other components as per your compensation structure. Our team handles overtime calculations and deductions.
UAE law mandates end of service gratuity for employees. We track service periods, calculate gratuity provisions monthly and ensure accurate final settlements per UAE labor law.
We track annual leave accruals (30 days per year), sick leave, maternity leave and other statutory leaves. Our system maintains accurate balances and processes leave encashment.
For companies with international employees, we handle currency conversions, maintain records in AED for compliance and process payments in the employee's preferred currency.
We generate detailed payslips showing all earnings, deductions and net pay. Monthly, quarterly and annual reports are provided including WPS compliance reports.
Key regulations and requirements for payroll processing in UAE
UAE law requires salaries to be paid at least once per month, no later than 10 days after the end of the pay period.
Overtime in UAE is paid at 125% for regular overtime and 150% for overtime between 9pm and 4am.
Employers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi must provide health insurance for employees as per law.
UAE employers must maintain payroll records for a minimum of 2 years after an employee's departure.
The Wage Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary transfer system that allows the Ministry of Human Resources to monitor and ensure timely payment of wages to employees in the UAE. All employers must process salaries through WPS-approved channels.
No, UAE does not have personal income tax. Employees receive their full salary without tax deductions. However, corporate tax of 9% applies to businesses with profits above AED 375,000 since June 2023.
End of service gratuity is calculated as 21 days of basic salary for each of the first 5 years of service and 30 days for each subsequent year. The total gratuity is capped at 2 years' total salary.
Yes, we handle payroll for companies in all UAE free zones including JAFZA, DMCC, DIFC and others. Each free zone may have specific requirements which we manage as part of our service.
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