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Running salaries through WPS

Do I have to pay my staff through WPS or can I pay cash?

The situation

Mainland employers registered with MOHRE must pay salaries through the Wages Protection System via a bank or approved agent.

The law

  • Wages Protection System rules under MOHRE: Salary payment through WPS

What it means for you

Paying cash outside WPS breaks MOHRE rules and leaves no proof of payment. Example: a small shop with 4 staff can use its bank's WPS service or an exchange house agent. Free zone employers follow their zone's rules.

What to do

  1. Set up WPS with your bank or an agent.
  2. Prepare the salary file monthly.
  3. Upload before pay day.
  4. Check MOHRE payment status.

We can do this for youPayroll compliance: WPS salary runs, end of service gratuity, final settlement and payroll records: AED 95

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