WPS-Compliant Payroll On Time, Every Time
Arab First manages your UAE payroll end-to-end — accurate calculations, WPS processing, payslips, gratuity accrual, and leave management. Keep your team paid and your compliance intact.
What is WPS?
The Wages Protection System (WPS) is a mandatory UAE government payroll system administered by MOHRE. All private sector employers must process employee salaries electronically through approved WPS agents (banks or exchange houses) within the specified payment period.
WPS ensures employees receive their contracted salary on time, every month. Arab First processes your payroll through WPS on your behalf, managing the bank files, confirmations, and MOHRE reporting.
WPS Compliance Penalties
- Late salary paymentFine + temporary ban on new visa applications
- Non-WPS paymentConsidered non-compliance — MOHRE inspection risk
- Persistent violationsCompany blacklisting and operational restrictions
- Understated salaryInvalid if WPS shows less than contracted amount
Everything We Calculate for You
Basic Salary
Fixed base salary as stated in the employment contract
Housing Allowance
Typically 25–30% of basic salary; tax-free
Transport Allowance
AED 500–1,500 per month for commuting expenses
Gratuity (EOSB)
End of Service Benefit — 21 days/year (first 5 years), 30 days/year thereafter
Annual Leave Pay
30 calendar days/year (after 1 year employment)
Overtime Pay
125% of hourly rate (150% for public holidays/nights)
Your Monthly Payroll Process
Data Collection
Gather attendance, leave, overtime, and new joiner/leaver data
Payroll Calculation
Calculate gross pay, deductions, gratuity accrual, and net pay
Client Review
Payroll report sent for client approval before processing
WPS Processing
Salaries transferred via WPS to employee bank accounts
Payslips & Reports
Digital payslips issued, management reports delivered
Payroll FAQs
What is WPS (Wages Protection System)?
The Wages Protection System (WPS) is a UAE government system that ensures employees are paid their salaries electronically on time. All private sector companies in the UAE (mainland and most freezones) must process payroll through WPS. Failure to comply results in fines and labour ban implications.
What is the penalty for late WPS payment?
If salaries are not processed through WPS within the specified period (typically within 10 days of the due date), MOHRE can impose fines and temporary bans on new visa issuance. Persistent violations can result in company blacklisting.
How is gratuity (End of Service Benefit) calculated?
End of Service Benefit is calculated as: 21 days basic salary per year for the first 5 years of service, and 30 days basic salary per year for each subsequent year. Arab First calculates and accrues gratuity monthly as part of our payroll service.
Can Arab First manage payroll for a team of different nationalities?
Yes. We manage multi-nationality payroll across all UAE-regulated employment visa categories. Each employee is processed according to their contract terms and UAE Labour Law requirements regardless of nationality.
Do you handle visa-linked payroll (linked visa workers)?
Yes. For employees sponsored directly by your company (visa under your company), we manage the full payroll cycle including WPS compliance, Emirates ID linkage, and GFDRFA reporting.
Can you integrate with our HR system?
Yes. We integrate with common HR and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Zoho People, BambooHR) or operate via a simple Excel-based input if you prefer. We adapt to your existing processes.
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