Payroll Outsourcing
Payroll Services in the UAE
Salaries paid on time, WPS files done right, gratuity tracked from day one. We run payroll so you never have to think about it on the 25th of the month.
Payroll looks simple until it goes wrong
UAE payroll is more than transferring salaries. WPS files have to be formatted and submitted correctly, gratuity accrues quietly in the background whether you track it or not, leave balances carry real financial value, and salary details are among the most sensitive information in the company.
Most small and mid-sized businesses handle payroll through a spreadsheet and good intentions. That works until a WPS rejection blocks salaries, an employee resigns and the gratuity number is a shock, or a payroll question lands during an audit. Outsourcing removes all of that for less than the cost of the problems it prevents.
What we handle for you
Monthly salary calculations, additions, and deductions
WPS salary file preparation and submission support
Payslips for every employee, every month
End of service gratuity accrual tracking
Leave balance and air ticket accrual tracking
Payroll journals posted straight into your accounts
Confidential handling of all compensation data
Support during audits and employee queries
Frequently asked questions
What is WPS and does my company need it?
The Wage Protection System (WPS) is the UAE's electronic salary transfer system. In general, companies registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation must pay salaries through WPS via an approved bank or exchange house. Many free zones operate their own equivalent requirements. We confirm what applies to your licence and set up compliant salary files.
How is end of service gratuity calculated?
In general, gratuity is based on the employee's basic salary and length of service, with different accrual rates for the first five years and the years after. The exact entitlement depends on the contract and the circumstances of leaving. We calculate accruals monthly so the liability never surprises you.
Can you run payroll for a small team?
Yes. Outsourced payroll makes the most sense for teams too small to justify a payroll hire. Whether you have two employees or fifty, the compliance requirements are broadly the same, and the cost of getting them wrong is not proportional to headcount.
What does outsourced payroll include?
Monthly salary calculations, WPS file preparation, payslips, leave and gratuity accrual tracking, and payroll reports that feed directly into your accounts. If we also handle your bookkeeping, payroll flows into your financial statements automatically.
Is payroll data kept confidential?
Yes. Salary information is handled only by the team members assigned to your account, and outsourcing payroll is a common way to keep compensation details away from internal staff.
Never think about the 25th again
Tell us your headcount and we'll send you a fixed monthly quote, usually the same day.
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