Payroll Services in UAE

Understanding and defining the scope of payroll services are critical when acquiring expert help. Our payroll team which is composed of experts can make sure you are given a clear scope of the services you are acquiring, outlining our responsibilities concerning your company payroll. Since the payroll services we provide in UAE are tailored to the specific needs of businesses, they can include regulatory updates, end-of-service calculations, WPS setup, salary transfers, statutory payments and filings, distribution of payslips, audit assistance, reports generation, financial accruals, retroactive calculations, and leave management.

The firm has a local presence in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all the other emirates in the UAE. This means we can process your payroll locally and help you whenever an inspector from MOHRE walks into your place of business for questioning.

Our payroll specialists work conscientiously, which is why clients are only provided with the services that they need. Our service level agreements include specifications on performance goals to help businesses with their payroll and HR functions. This includes payment and processing timelines, turnaround time for questions and queries of company management and employees, recording of general ledger transactions, recording overtime, requesting leaves, and maintaining personal information of employees.

The firm is one of the partners of an international association of independent firms. Having passed through vigorous due diligence, clients get the assurance that they are guided by a qualified and trusted firm for their payroll processing.

Payroll processing is extremely time-sensitive. Businesses in UAE don’t want to face situations where they are late in distributing company funds for employee wages as they will get fines and penalties. We’ll help you minimize risk and process payroll promptly. We also assist WPS files that get rejected or revisions of payroll calculations.

Under the UAE Labor Law, employers are required to maintain accurate payroll records for each employee for at least 15 years. This includes records of employee compensation, deductions, bonuses, and other benefits. It is important to maintain these records as they may be required for legal, tax, or audit purposes.

A pay period is the time frame and frequency at which an employer pays his employees, such as weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. The pay period is usually determined by the employer based on business needs and the preferences of the employees. It is important to choose a pay period that is consistent and reliable to ensure that employees receive their salaries on time and to avoid any errors in payroll processing.

To offer payroll advances to employees, employers can set up a formal policy outlining the terms and conditions of the advance, such as the maximum amount, repayment terms, and interest rates (if any). Employers should also require employees to sign an agreement acknowledging the terms of the payroll advance. It is important to maintain accurate records of all payroll advances and repayments.

To set up and run remote payroll and taxes in the UAE, employers can consider using a payroll outsourcing service that specializes in managing payroll for remote workers. This can help ensure compliance with local tax and labor laws, as well as simplify payroll processing and reporting.

An employee settlement agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of a mutual agreement between an employer and an employee to settle any disputes or claims that may arise during or after the employment relationship. The agreement may include terms such as compensation, benefits, and confidentiality.

End-of-service benefits in the UAE are calculated based on the employee’s length of service and final salary. The formula for calculating end-of-service benefits is as follows:

• For employees with less than one year of service: half a month’s salary for each month worked
• For employees with more than one year of service but less than five years: one month’s salary for each year of service
• For employees with more than five years of service: two months’ salary for each year of service after the fifth year

To pay remote workers in multiple countries, employers can use a global payroll provider that can handle multiple currencies and tax jurisdictions. Alternatively, employers can use a local payroll provider in each country where the remote workers are located.

The Wage Protection System (WPS) is a system established by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratizations (MOHRE) to ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries to employees in the private sector. Under the WPS, employers must transfer employee salaries through approved financial institutions and provide detailed information about the employee’s salary and benefits.

Employers typically choose a payroll frequency that suits their business needs and the preferences of their employees.

Pay slips in the UAE can be delivered in both physical and electronic formats. Employers must ensure that employees receive a pay slip at the time of each payment, which includes details such as the employee’s name, job title, salary, deductions, and other benefits. Electronic pay slips must be secure and accessible to employees