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Payroll Management Services in Sharjah, UAE
Payroll looks simple until you add overtime, leave, loans, joiners and leavers, end-of-service gratuity and pension contributions for UAE nationals. Salaries must also be paid on time through the Wage Protection System (WPS), and late or incorrect payments can lead to fines and a block on new work permits.
At Hussain Al Shemsi Chartered Accountants, we run your monthly payroll accurately and confidentially, prepare WPS salary files, calculate gratuity and final settlements, and give you clear payroll reports. You keep control of approvals while we handle the detail.
Payroll in the UAE at a glance
- Labour law: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 governs private-sector employment, wages, leave and end-of-service benefits.
- WPS: mainland employers registered with MoHRE pay salaries electronically through WPS via an approved bank or exchange house.
- Gratuity: 21 days’ basic wage for each of the first five years and 30 days for each year after, for employees with at least one year of service.
- Pension for UAE nationals: GPSSA contributions apply to Emirati employees in the private sector (Abu Dhabi has its own pension fund).
- No personal income tax: there is no UAE income tax on salaries, but payroll costs still need proper records for Corporate Tax.
How can we help you?
Get in touch with Hussain Al Shemsi Chartered Accountants for expert auditing, accounting, tax, and advisory services in the UAE.
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Our Payroll Services
Monthly payroll processing
Calculating salaries, allowances, overtime, bonuses, deductions and loan recoveries each month.
WPS salary files
Preparing the WPS salary information file (SIF) and bank transfer instructions for on-time payment.
Payslips and employee records
Clear payslips for every employee and a secure, up-to-date payroll master file.
Leave and attendance
Tracking annual leave, sick leave and unpaid leave, and their effect on pay.
Gratuity and final settlements
Calculating end-of-service benefits, leave encashment and final dues for leavers.
Pension and payroll reporting
GPSSA contribution calculations for UAE nationals and monthly payroll reports and accruals. See CFO Services.
What Our Payroll Covers
- Basic salary, housing and other allowances
- Overtime and shift calculations
- Bonuses, commissions and incentives
- Salary advances and loan deductions
- Annual, sick and unpaid leave
- New joiners, pro-rata pay and leavers
- End-of-service gratuity provisions
- Payroll journals for your accounts
Who Needs Outsourced Payroll?
- Start-ups and SMEs without a dedicated payroll officer
- Growing companies adding staff across several sites
- Free zone companies with mixed staff and visa arrangements
- Businesses employing UAE nationals with pension contributions
- Companies that want payroll kept confidential from internal staff. See HR Services.
Our Process
- Set up: we collect employee data, contracts, pay structures and bank details.
- Collect inputs: each month you send attendance, overtime, leave and changes.
- Process: we calculate pay and deductions and send a draft payroll for your approval.
- Pay: we prepare the WPS file and bank instructions for release on time.
- Report: we issue payslips, payroll reports, journals and gratuity provisions.
Why Choose Hussain Al Shemsi
- Chartered Accountants who link payroll with your accounts, audit and Corporate Tax. See Internal Audit.
- Confidential handling of salary and personal data.
- Flexible systems: we work in your payroll software or ours.
- Based in Sharjah, supporting businesses across all seven emirates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wage Protection System (WPS)?
An electronic salary transfer system run by MoHRE and the UAE Central Bank. Mainland employers pay wages through approved banks or exchange houses so that payments can be monitored.
What happens if salaries are paid late?
MoHRE can issue warnings, fines and a suspension of new work permits, and serious cases can be referred for legal action. Paying through WPS on time avoids these risks.
How is end-of-service gratuity calculated?
For employees with at least one year of service, gratuity is 21 days’ basic wage for each of the first five years and 30 days’ basic wage for each year after, capped at two years’ wages.
Do we need to pay pension for UAE national employees?
Yes. Private-sector employers contribute to GPSSA for Emirati employees, alongside the employee’s own share. Rates depend on the employee’s join date and salary, and Abu Dhabi nationals are covered by the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund.
Is there income tax on salaries in the UAE?
No. There is no personal income tax on salaries, but salary costs must be properly recorded and supported for Corporate Tax.
Can you use our existing payroll software?
Yes. We can work in your system or run payroll on ours and send you the outputs.
Do free zone companies use WPS?
It depends on the free zone and how employees are registered. We check the rules that apply to your company and set up payroll accordingly.
Take Payroll Off Your Desk
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