Comprehensive Payroll Solutions for UAE Businesses
From WPS salary file submission to end-of-service gratuity calculations, Profitrack handles every aspect of payroll management with accuracy and full regulatory compliance.
Monthly Payroll Processing
Accurate payslip generation for all employees with deductions, allowances, and net pay clearly itemised. We prepare WPS-compliant salary files ready for bank upload.
- Payslip generation in Arabic & English
- WPS salary file (SIF) preparation
- Allowance & deduction management
- Payroll reconciliation reports
WPS Compliance
Full Wage Protection System registration and salary file submission through the MOHRE portal. We ensure every payment meets the 10-day monthly deadline to avoid penalties.
- MOHRE portal registration
- SIF file generation & submission
- Compliance monitoring & alerts
- Payment deadline management
End-of-Service Gratuity
Precise gratuity calculations following UAE Labour Law: 21 days' basic salary per year for the first 5 years, and 30 days per year thereafter. Prorated for partial years.
- UAE Labour Law-compliant calculations
- Prorated amounts for partial years
- Gratuity liability provisioning
- Settlement documentation
GPSSA Contributions
Accurate calculation and timely remittance of General Pension and Social Security Authority contributions for UAE national employees on your payroll.
- 12.5% employer contribution
- 5% employee contribution
- Monthly GPSSA remittance filing
- Contribution statements
Emiratisation Tracking
We help you track, report, and maintain compliance with the NAFIS programme requirements, monitoring your Emiratisation quota to avoid the AED 96,000/year per-position penalty.
- NAFIS programme compliance monitoring
- Quota tracking dashboards
- Penalty avoidance advisory
- Monthly compliance reports
Leave Management
Accurate leave liability calculation to ensure your balance sheet reflects true obligations. Full HR documentation including leave applications, approvals, and encashment records.
- Annual leave accrual calculations
- Leave liability provisioning
- HR documentation templates
- Leave encashment processing
Understanding UAE Wage Protection System
The Wage Protection System (WPS) is mandatory for all private sector mainland employers registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). Non-compliance triggers a strict escalation process that can ultimately result in licence suspension.
WPS Non-Compliance Escalation
| Stage | Trigger | Consequence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Warning | Salary delayed more than 10 days | Official MOHRE warning issued | Warning |
| 2 — Permits Blocked | Repeat or extended delay | New work permit applications blocked | Restricted |
| 3 — Financial Penalties | Continued non-compliance | Fines per affected employee | Fines |
| 4 — Licence Suspension | Persistent violation | Trade licence suspended or cancelled | Critical |
End-of-Service Gratuity: How It Works
Under UAE Labour Law, end-of-service gratuity is based on the employee's basic salary (excluding allowances). The rate varies by length of service. Here is a worked example for an employee earning AED 10,000 basic salary with 7 years of service:
Worked Example: AED 10,000 Basic Salary — 7 Years Service
NAFIS Programme & Emiratisation Compliance
The UAE government's Emiratisation initiative requires private sector companies with 50 or more employees to increase their UAE national headcount by 2% annually across skilled roles. Failure to meet targets carries significant financial penalties.
Penalty: AED 96,000 per Unfilled Position per Year
Companies that fail to meet their Emiratisation quota are fined AED 8,000 per month for each unfulfilled position — that is AED 96,000 per year, per vacant slot. Profitrack's payroll service includes continuous quota monitoring to keep you compliant and penalty-free.
Who Is Affected?
Private sector businesses with 50+ employees on mainland UAE are subject to mandatory Emiratisation targets. Free zone companies operate under separate regulations, though many are now also encouraged to participate in the NAFIS programme voluntarily.
NAFIS Incentives for Compliant Employers
Employers who meet their Emiratisation targets benefit from NAFIS salary support programmes and government incentives. Profitrack helps you register for applicable subsidies while ensuring all documentation meets regulatory requirements.
Additional Payroll & HR Support
Beyond core payroll processing, Profitrack offers a suite of complementary services to ensure your workforce management is fully compliant and efficiently managed.
- Employment Contract Review
- Payroll Audit & Reconciliation
- Zoho Books Payroll Setup
- HR Policy Documentation
- MOHRE Compliance Advisory
- Compensation Benchmarking
Our Payroll Process
A structured, four-step process that ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery every single month.
WPS Registration
We register your business with MOHRE and connect you to a WPS-approved transfer channel for compliant salary disbursements.
Payroll Calendar Setup
We establish a payroll calendar aligned with your pay period, deadlines, and company-specific allowances, bonuses, and deduction structures.
Monthly Processing
Payslips are generated, SIF files prepared, GPSSA contributions calculated, and gratuity provisions updated — all within deadline.
Reporting & Compliance
You receive monthly payroll reports, WPS submission confirmations, and compliance status updates for complete peace of mind.
Payroll FAQs
All private sector employers registered with MOHRE must pay monthly salaries within 10 calendar days of the month's end. For example, January salaries must be transferred and the WPS Salary Information File (SIF) submitted by February 10. Daily workers must be paid within 14 days of completing work. Missing this deadline — even by a single day — initiates MOHRE's non-compliance escalation, starting with an official warning and potentially progressing to licence suspension.
UAE gratuity is calculated on the employee's basic salary (excluding housing, transport, and other allowances). The formula is: 21 days' basic salary per year for the first 5 years, and 30 days' basic salary per year for each subsequent year. Gratuity is prorated for partial years and is capped at a maximum of 2 years' total basic salary. Employees who resign voluntarily with less than 1 year of service forfeit their gratuity entitlement entirely.
Private sector companies with 50 or more employees that fail to meet their annual Emiratisation quota face a penalty of AED 8,000 per month per unfilled UAE national position — equivalent to AED 96,000 per position per year. These fines are collected by the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (NAFIS) and are payable monthly. Companies that meet their targets may qualify for salary support incentives through the NAFIS programme.
GPSSA (General Pension and Social Security Authority) contributions are required for all UAE national employees working in the private sector. The contribution rate is 12.5% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, calculated on the employee's basic salary. Abu Dhabi nationals follow a slightly different ADFSSA scheme. Expatriate employees are not subject to GPSSA contributions but are entitled to end-of-service gratuity under the UAE Labour Law.