WPS payroll
The Wage Protection System ensures employees are paid on time through approved banks and agents.
Who must use it
Mainland companies registered with MOHRE, and some free zones that apply similar rules.
How it works
The employer submits a salary information file through an approved bank or exchange house each month, and salaries are credited to employees' accounts or cards.
Compliance
Late or missing salary payments trigger MOHRE alerts, fines and restrictions on the company.
Common questions
Does WPS apply if the only employee is the owner?
Owner-investors are not employees. If the owner is on an employment contract, WPS rules apply.
Official sources
We check our guidance against these official sources. Always confirm current fees and rules before acting.