Payroll Management Services
Salaries paid correctly and on time through the Wage Protection System, with payslips, leave balances and end of service gratuity calculated under UAE Labour Law.
- WPSSalary system
- 21 days per year, first 5 yearsGratuity
- 30 days per yearThen
How it works in the UAE
Companies registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation must pay salaries through the Wage Protection System. Late or missing WPS files lead to fines and can block new work permits.
We run the monthly payroll, produce the WPS salary file for your bank or exchange house, issue payslips and keep leave and gratuity provisions in your books. End of service gratuity follows Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021: 21 days of basic salary for each of the first five years and 30 days for each year after, capped at two years’ total wage.
What the service includes
Salary processing
Monthly payroll with allowances, overtime and deductions.
WPS salary files
SIF files prepared for your bank or exchange house.
Payslips
Clear payslips for every employee.
Leave and gratuity
Leave balances and end of service gratuity provisions.
Final settlements
Calculations when an employee leaves.
Payroll reporting
Cost reports by department and payroll journals for the books.
Who it is for
- SMEs with between 2 and 200 employees
- Companies moving payroll out of spreadsheets
- Businesses that need accurate gratuity provisions
- Free zone companies outside WPS that still need payroll
How we work with you
Setup
We collect employee data, contracts and salary structures.
Monthly input
You send changes: joiners, leavers, overtime and leave.
Run
We calculate payroll and prepare the WPS file for approval.
Close
Payslips are issued and journals posted.
Documents we usually need
- Employee list with contracts and salary details
- Labour card or work permit numbers
- Bank or exchange house WPS agent details
- Leave records
- Previous payroll reports
We confirm the exact list after a short review, as requirements vary by authority and case.
Record keeping rules and penalties
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax records | Keep for at least 7 years after the end of the tax period. |
| VAT records | Keep for at least 5 years after the end of the tax period (longer for real estate). |
| Failure to keep records (corporate tax) | AED 10,000 for each violation, AED 20,000 for a repeat within 24 months. |
| Failure to keep records (VAT) | AED 10,000, rising to AED 20,000 for a repeat within 24 months. |
| Records not provided in Arabic on request | AED 5,000. |
| IFRS for SMEs | Allowed where revenue is below AED 50 million. |
Sources: Federal Decree Law No. 47 of 2022, Art. 56; Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023; Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025; Ministerial Decision No. 114 of 2023. Checked November 2026. Rules change, so we confirm the position for your case.
Questions we hear often
What is WPS?
The Wage Protection System is the UAE's electronic salary transfer system. MOHRE registered employers must pay salaries through it.
How is gratuity calculated?
For full time employees, 21 days of basic salary for each of the first five years of service and 30 days for each further year, capped at two years' total wage.
Do free zone companies use WPS?
Many free zones have their own rules. We follow the rules of your authority and still provide full payroll records.
Is payroll confidential?
Yes. Payroll data is restricted to your named accountant and reviewer.
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- Office in Al Fahidi, Dubai, and support across the UAE
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