Payroll Checklist for UAE SMEs (2025 Edition)

Running payroll in the UAE? Here are the 7 essential steps every business must follow — the smart way.

Collect Employee & Salary Info

Allowances (housing, transport, etc.) Overtime, bonuses, and leave data Keep all files updated monthly

Apply Mandatory Deductions

Salary advances Unpaid leave Health insurance (if cost-shared) End-of-service provisions Zimyo applies these automatically

Generate WPS (SIF) File

WPS file (Salary Information File) must be Uploaded to your UAE bank or WPS portal Deadline: Within the first 15 days of the month

Transfer Salaries via WPS

Use a WPS-approved bank Full payment, on time Delays can result in MOL penalties

Send Digital Payslips to Employees

Email or HRMS portal delivery Must include: Basic salary, Allowances Deductions, Net pay Zimyo auto-generates & sends payslips

Send Digital Payslips to Employees

Email or HRMS portal delivery Must include: Basic salary, Allowances Deductions, Net pay Zimyo auto-generates & sends payslips

Automate UAE Payroll with Zimyo

From WPS to payslips, Zimyo makes UAE payroll easy, compliant, and error-free.