Outsource your entire UAE payroll to Fastlane. WPS-compliant salary processing, payslips, gratuity tracking, and leave management — handled end-to-end so your team gets paid correctly and on time, every month.
Payroll in the UAE is more complex than a simple salary transfer. Between WPS compliance, gratuity accruals, visa-linked allowances, free zone regulations, and UAE Labour Law, most small and medium businesses spend far more time on payroll than they should.
Outsourcing to Fastlane means your monthly payroll is handled entirely by a UAE-based team who knows the regulations intimately. You send us your monthly inputs — attendance, leave, any changes — and we deliver payslips, a payroll register, and a WPS-ready salary information file within 2–3 working days.
At AED 25 per employee per month, it costs less than a single hour of an accountant's time to have your entire payroll run professionally every month.
Late or incorrect WPS submissions can result in work permit bans, suspension of new visa applications, and trading restrictions. Companies with repeat violations face escalating fines under MOHRE regulations. Fastlane ensures your payroll is WPS-ready and submitted correctly every cycle.
Everything your business needs to run compliant, accurate UAE payroll — for one simple monthly fee.
While most payroll companies in Dubai ask you to "request a quote," we publish our pricing upfront. What you see is what you pay.
A minimum monthly package applies for teams under 5 employees. Contact us for a quote based on your team size. No setup fees. No lock-in contracts.
A simple, repeatable 5-step process. Your inputs, our processing, your payroll done.
From the moment we receive your monthly inputs, your complete payroll — payslips, register, and WPS file — is delivered within 2–3 working days. No chasing. No delays.
WPS is one of the most important compliance obligations for any UAE employer. Here's what it means, why it matters, and what happens if you get it wrong.
The Wages Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary transfer system mandated by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE). It requires employers to pay salaries through approved financial institutions and submit a Salary Information File (SIF) confirming payments.
WPS was introduced to protect employees from delayed or withheld wages. It creates a permanent, auditable record of every salary payment made in the UAE.
Gratuity (end-of-service benefit) is a legal entitlement for all employees in the UAE after completing one year of continuous service. Many UAE businesses underestimate their gratuity liability — Fastlane tracks this monthly so you're never surprised.
| Years of Service | Gratuity Entitlement | Calculation Basis | Example (AED 10,000 basic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | No entitlement | — | AED 0 |
| 1–5 years | 21 calendar days per year | Basic salary ÷ 30 × 21 | AED 7,000/year |
| Over 5 years | 30 calendar days per year | Basic salary ÷ 30 × 30 | AED 10,000/year |
| Resignation (1–3 yrs) | 1/3 of entitlement | Reduced for early resignation | ~AED 2,333/year |
| Resignation (3–5 yrs) | 2/3 of entitlement | Increased for longer service | ~AED 4,667/year |
Many UAE businesses only calculate gratuity when an employee resigns — then face a large unexpected payment. Fastlane accrues gratuity monthly in your payroll register so the liability is always visible in your accounts. This is also essential for accurate corporate tax provisioning under UAE CT law.
Free zone payroll in the UAE has its own set of requirements — some zones are WPS-integrated, others have separate salary protection systems. Fastlane handles payroll for all major Dubai and UAE free zones.
| Free Zone | WPS Required? | Salary Protection | Fastlane Handles? |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMCC | Yes | DMCC integrated WPS | Yes |
| IFZA | Yes | WPS aligned | Yes |
| JAFZA | Yes | WPS compliant | Yes |
| Meydan | Yes | WPS / MOHRE aligned | Yes |
| RAKEZ | Yes | WPS integrated | Yes |
| DIFC | DIFC specific | DIFC Employment Law | Yes |
| DSO / DWC / DAFZA | Yes | WPS compliant | Yes |
Most UAE payroll providers don't publish their pricing, offer one-size-fits-all packages, or are designed for large corporates. Fastlane is built specifically for Dubai SMEs and free zone companies.
| Large payroll firms | Fastlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing published upfront | ❌ Quote only | ✅ AED 25/employee |
| Built for UAE SMEs | Primarily enterprise | ✅ Core focus |
| Free zone specialists | Varies | ✅ All major free zones |
| Processing turnaround | 5–7 days typical | ✅ 2–3 working days |
| Gratuity tracked monthly | Often extra cost | ✅ Included |
| WPS file preparation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| VAT & CT compliance integrated | Separate provider needed | ✅ All in-house at Fastlane |
| Dubai walk-in office | Rarely | ✅ Dubai office |
| Minimum contract | Often 12+ months | Month-to-month |
"Fastlane has been instrumental in ensuring our financial compliance process runs smoothly. Their service is exceptional, and they catered to all our needs promptly and effectively."— Josh Stobbard, Oasis Innovations
"Fastlane provided invaluable assistance with VAT and accounting services for my company. Their seamless process and thorough attention to detail left me completely satisfied."— Helen Scott, Gulf Edge Technologies
"AED 25 per employee is the most competitive payroll pricing I found in Dubai. No hidden fees, no surprises. WPS file delivered on time every month."— Operations Manager, DMCC Free Zone Company
Fastlane charges AED 25 per employee per month — all-inclusive for salary calculations, payslip generation, WPS file preparation, gratuity accrual tracking, and leave management. A minimum monthly package applies for very small teams. Contact us for an exact quote based on your team size.
WPS (Wages Protection System) is a UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation electronic salary transfer system that ensures employees are paid on time and in full. It is mandatory for all mainland UAE companies with employees on UAE labour contracts. Fastlane prepares and delivers your WPS Salary Information File (SIF) every month as part of the payroll service.
Most major free zones — including DMCC, IFZA, JAFZA, Meydan, and RAKEZ — are now aligned with or integrated into the WPS system. DIFC operates under its own employment law framework. Fastlane handles payroll for both mainland and free zone companies and ensures compliance with your specific zone's requirements.
Under UAE Labour Law, employees are entitled to gratuity after one year of service. For the first five years: 21 calendar days of basic salary per year. After five years: 30 calendar days per year. For an employee on AED 10,000 basic salary with 3 years service, gratuity is approximately AED 21,000. Fastlane tracks gratuity accruals monthly in your payroll register.
Fastlane processes payroll within 2–3 working days of receiving your monthly payroll inputs — attendance data, leave records, and any variable pay. We then deliver payslips, a payroll register, and WPS salary information file ready for bank upload.
Each month we need: attendance or timesheet data, leave records (annual leave, unpaid leave), any variable pay (commissions, bonuses, overtime), new joiner or leaver details, and confirmation of salary changes. We provide a simple monthly payroll input template to make this fast — typically takes 15–20 minutes per month on your side.
Yes. Accurate payroll records — including gratuity accruals and salary costs — are essential for corporate tax compliance in the UAE. Fastlane's payroll registers are structured to support your corporate tax filing requirements. We also offer VAT registration and corporate tax registration as integrated services.
Late WPS submission can result in work permit bans, suspension of new visa applications, and fines under UAE MOHRE regulations. Companies with repeated violations can face trading restrictions. Fastlane ensures your WPS file is prepared and ready on time every payroll cycle.
Yes. Fastlane is designed for UAE SMEs including businesses with 1–10 employees. A minimum monthly package applies — contact us for a quote tailored to your team size. There are no setup fees and no lock-in contracts.
Yes — the majority of UAE businesses employ expatriate workers. Fastlane handles payroll for UAE nationals and all expatriate nationalities, including salary calculations in AED, allowance structuring, and gratuity calculations per UAE Labour Law.
AED 25 per employee per month. WPS-compliant. Processed in 2–3 days. Free zone and mainland specialists. No contracts, no setup fees.
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