Payroll & WPS
Monthly payroll processing, WPS salary files, gratuity and leave calculations and payslips for UAE employers.
What this service covers
UAE employers registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) generally have to pay salaries through the Wage Protection System (WPS), using an approved bank or exchange house. Late or incorrect WPS payments can lead to penalties and block new work permits.
We run your payroll each month, prepare the WPS salary file, calculate end-of-service gratuity and leave, and keep payroll records in order.
Who it is for
- New UAE employers hiring their first staff
- Growing teams that have outgrown spreadsheets
- Companies with staff across Mainland and Free Zones
- Businesses that want confidential, outsourced payroll
How we help.
Monthly payroll
Salary, allowances, overtime and deductions.
WPS salary file
Preparing the SIF file for your bank or exchange house.
Payslips
Monthly payslips for every employee.
Gratuity and leave
End-of-service gratuity and leave balance calculations.
Final settlements
Calculations when employees leave.
Payroll reporting
Monthly payroll reports and accounting entries.
From first call to done.
Set up
Employee data, salary structures and WPS details.
Collect inputs
Attendance, leave, joiners and leavers each month.
Process
Calculate payroll and prepare the WPS file.
Pay
You approve and the salaries are paid through WPS.
Report
Payslips, reports and accounting entries.
Under UAE labour law, end-of-service gratuity is generally based on basic salary and years of service. Getting the basic and allowance split right in contracts matters for both WPS and gratuity.
What you will typically need.
Exact requirements depend on your activity and the authority involved. We give you a tailored checklist after the first consultation.
Government fees, timelines and eligibility vary by authority, emirate and business activity. We confirm a written estimate after an initial consultation, before you commit to anything.
Typical documents
- Employee list with contracts and salary details
- Labour card / work permit details
- Company MOHRE establishment details
- WPS agent (bank or exchange house) details
- Monthly attendance and leave records
Common questions.
Companies registered with MOHRE generally must pay through WPS. Some Free Zones have their own payroll rules, which we check.
Late or missing WPS payments can result in penalties and restrictions on issuing new work permits.
Yes, for leavers and as monthly provisions for your accounts.
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