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Payroll in United Arab Emirates

Payroll in United Arab Emirates runs in AED on a monthly (wps) cycle, with statutory employer contributions and no 13th; end-of-service gratuity. Gracemark operates it end-to-end β€” humans, not tickets.

Currency
AED β€” United Arab Emirates dirham
Payroll cycle
Monthly (WPS)
Working week
48 hrs
Minimum wage
No general minimum
13th-month
No 13th; end-of-service gratuity
Employer cost
Low for expats; gratuity accrues
Probation
Up to 6 months
Notice period
30–90 days

Two ways to run payroll in United Arab Emirates

Own-entity payroll

For long-term presence in United Arab Emirates. Gracemark manages statutory filings, pay runs, and year-end reporting under your entity β€” with a named operator on Western Asia time.

EOR-run payroll

No entity in United Arab Emirates? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR β€” onboard in 1–3 weeks, no local incorporation.

Compliance essentials in United Arab Emirates

  • End-of-service gratuity replaces a pension for most expats
  • Wages Protection System (WPS) governs salary payments
  • Visa and work-permit sponsorship is central to hiring
  • No income tax is a strong talent-attraction lever
  • Free-zone vs mainland choice shapes the setup

Get a payroll quote for United Arab Emirates

Send your headcount and salary band. We reply with employer burden, net-to-gross, and setup timeline β€” no sales scripts.

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Deeper guide
Hiring guide: United Arab Emirates β†’
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