Monthly Salary Processing
Gross-to-net calculations: basic salary, allowances, overtime, deductions and leave adjustments, checked twice before release. Anything unusual gets flagged to you before salaries go out, never after.
Salaries paid right, every month
Payroll Services in the UAE
Our payroll services in the UAE take salaries off your desk completely: monthly payroll calculation, WPS salary file submission, payslips, gratuity accruals and MOHRE-compliant records. Your team gets paid on time, every time, and you never touch a spreadsheet again. Whether you have 5 employees or 200, the process is the same: fixed, checked and on time.
WPS-compliantSalary files prepared and submitted through the Wage Protection System
On-time, monthlyA fixed payroll calendar: salaries processed the same week, every month
Per-employee pricingTransparent pricing that scales with your headcount, no hidden fees
What's included
Payroll, fully handled
Every step from timesheet to payslip, run by us.
WPS & SIF Filing
Salary Information Files prepared in the Central Bank format and routed through your WPS agent, so every dirham is traceable. Late submissions and rejected files are our problem to fix, not yours.
Gratuity & EOSB Accruals
End-of-service benefits accrued monthly per UAE Labour Law (21/30-day rule), so the liability never surprises you.
Payslips & Records
Itemised payslips for every employee and a complete payroll register, kept ready for MOHRE inspections. Employees can request their own records any time through us.
MOHRE Compliance
Labour contract alignment, leave tracking and statutory filings handled, so inspections are uneventful.
Payroll Reporting
Monthly cost summaries by department and employee, feeding straight into your bookkeeping.
How it works
Onboard once, then forget payroll
Most clients are live within two weeks, and your first payroll is double-checked line by line.
Data Collection
We gather employee contracts, salary structures and bank details through secure channels.
WPS Registration Check
We verify your WPS registration and agent setup, and fix any gaps before the first payroll run.
Parallel Run
The first payroll runs alongside your old process, so every number is verified before go-live.
Monthly Rhythm
Same calendar every month: inputs collected on time, salaries out on time. You approve one summary.
Outsource vs in-house
A payroll officer costs more than you think.
Payroll looks simple until it is not. One wrong basic-salary split changes the gratuity accrual. One late SIF file draws MOHRE attention. One resignation without proper settlement math becomes a labour dispute. Each mistake is small on its own and expensive in combination.
Outsourcing removes the whole category of risk. A dedicated team runs your payroll calendar, files your WPS on time, accrues gratuity every month and keeps records that survive any inspection. You approve one summary each month. That is the entire job on your side.
There is a second benefit nobody talks about: clean payroll data makes everything downstream easier. Your gratuity provision stays accurate, your corporate tax salary workings reconcile on the first try, and when an auditor or a bank asks for payroll records, you hand them over in minutes instead of digging through files.
- The real cost of in-house: a payroll officer in Dubai costs AED 8,000 to 12,000 per month plus visa, insurance and leave cover. Outsourcing starts far lower and scales per employee.
- No single point of failure: sick leave and resignations do not stop salaries when a team runs your payroll.
- WPS penalties avoided: late or incorrect salary payments can bring MOHRE fines and a block on new work permits. We file correctly and on time.
- Books stay in sync: payroll journals post straight into your accounting, so corporate tax and audit workings reconcile.
Payroll FAQs
Questions about payroll in the UAE
How much do payroll services cost in the UAE?
We price per employee per month, so the fee scales with your headcount instead of punishing small teams. The exact number depends on headcount, pay structures and whether you need extras like leave management. Request a quote and you will get one fixed monthly number with no hidden extras. Most clients with 5 to 50 employees find outsourcing costs less than a single part-time hire, and the quote covers everything: processing, WPS filing, payslips and reports.
What is WPS and why does it matter for my business?
The Wage Protection System is how the UAE makes sure employees actually get paid. MOHRE requires most private sector salaries to be paid through WPS-registered banks or exchange houses, with a Salary Information File submitted for each pay cycle. Skip it or file it wrong and you face fines and blocks on new work permits. Our WPS guide explains the full mechanics, and our payroll service handles the filing for you every month. We register the setup, prepare every SIF and confirm submission, so WPS becomes something you never think about.
What happens if salaries are paid late in the UAE?
MOHRE treats late salary payment seriously: employers face administrative fines and can be blocked from issuing new work permits until the violation is cleared. Repeated delays invite inspections. We run payroll on a fixed calendar with built-in buffers, so your salaries are never the reason for a penalty. The block on new permits stays until every overdue salary is settled and the fine is paid, which is why a fixed calendar matters more than good intentions.
Do you calculate gratuity and end-of-service benefits?
Yes. We accrue gratuity monthly under UAE Labour Law: 21 days of basic wage per year for the first five years, 30 days per year after that. When someone exits, we compute the final settlement including unused leave and notice period adjustments. The liability is always visible in your reports, never a year end surprise.
Can you handle payroll for free zone companies?
Yes. We run payroll for mainland and free zone companies alike, including DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA and others. Each zone has its own quirks around visas and contracts, and our process accounts for them. If you are unsure which rules apply to your setup, ask in the free consultation. We also handle the payroll side of new visas and cancellations, coordinating final settlements with your PRO so nothing falls through the cracks.
How is our salary data kept secure?
Salary data moves through encrypted channels and lives in access controlled systems: only the payroll specialists assigned to your account can see it. We never share employee data with third parties beyond what is legally required for WPS and compliance filings. Records are retained per UAE legal requirements and available to you any time. If you ever leave us, your complete payroll history goes with you in standard formats.
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Start with a free consultation. We will review your current payroll setup, check your WPS compliance and quote one fixed monthly fee. No obligation. Bring your current salary sheet and we will show you exactly what changes.
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