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Payroll in the UAE

3.5 CPD hours
Half day

International markets continue to grow in importance, and with this growth comes an expansion of compliance requirements. Whether you are sending expatriates into a country or taking on a UK payroll as part of an acquisition or branch opening, your business will need to ensure it meets all of its obligations.

Outsourcing the payroll function may seem the best solution, but the company remains legally liable for any mistakes the outsource partner may make. It is therefore important that the end client is aware of what the major tasks are the outsourcer performs on their behalf, the key deadlines that they need to sign off, and how to interpret key reports and payslip information. This half day course focuses on the major payroll rules in the UAE.

 

Who This Course Is For

  • Managers and decision-makers who need to determine whether to outsource or run payroll in‑house in the United Arab Emirates
  • Individuals who will manage, supervise or oversee payroll operations for UAE employees
  • Payroll professionals expanding their expertise to include UAE payroll compliance
  • Senior stakeholders across HR, Finance and Tax functions who require a solid understanding of UAE payroll requirements
  • Teams (entire management teams can attend as it can be run in‑house) who need grounding in the local payroll landscape

What You’ll Achieve

  • Accurately follow a simple pay calculation for UAE payroll
  • Identify all the key UAE payroll deadlines
  • Understand the penalty regimes and the consequences of getting payroll compliance wrong
  • Have a detailed understanding of the scope of services you may be purchasing from an outsourced partner
  • Identify what information you need to pass to your outsource partner and why

  • Business customs and etiquette (UAE)
  • Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf
  • WFH (Work‑From‑Home) rules in the UAE
  • Wages Protection System
  • Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation – policing role
  • UAE funds transfer system
  • Penalties for non‑compliance
  • Income tax position
  • UAE Double Taxation Agreements

  • GPSSA – contributions and liability
  • GPSSA – reporting and GCC position
  • Abu Dhabi Retirement and Pension Fund

 

  • UAE Federal Labour Law No. 8
  • Holidays and other leave
  • Sickness and maternity rules
  • End of Service Gratuity
  • DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) specific rules
  • DIFC Employee Workplace Savings Scheme

 

  • Workers’ compensation and health insurance

By the end of the course you’ll be able to:

  • Accurately follow a simple pay calculation
  • Identify all key UAE payroll deadlines
  • Understand the penalty regimes and consequences of mistakes
  • Have a detailed understanding of services you may buy from an outsourcing partner
  • Know what information you must provide to your outsource partner and why

 

Yes, one of the course’s key aims is to help you understand the scope of services an outsource partner may provide and what information you need to supply them.

You’ll learn to follow a simple pay calculation, interpret payslips, and identify key UAE payroll deadlines and penalty regimes.

Yes, topics include the Wages Protection System, Federal Labour Law No. 8, social security rules, gratuity, and free zone‑specific regulations.

The course is suitable for professionals with varying backgrounds, including HR, tax, and finance,  though a foundational understanding of payroll processes is helpful.

 

Yes, the UAE payroll course can be run in‑house for entire management or departmental teams.

The Payroll Centre generally offers ongoing support services through its membership plan

  • The Membership is full payroll resource package with training, expert helpdesk access, reference materials, ongoing updates, and learning tools for your entire team.
  • A free trial period is available so organisations can explore the benefits before committing.

 

From

£399.00 +VAT

  • Identify all key UAE payroll deadlines
  • Understand the penalty regimes and the consequences of getting it wrong
  • Have a detailed understanding of the scope of service you may be purchasing from an outsource partner
  • Identify what information you need to pass to the outsource partner and why you have to provide it

£399.00

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£399.00

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