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WPS — the Wage Protection System

Short answer

is an electronic salary transfer system that lets authorities confirm employees are paid correctly and on time. Many employers must pay salaries through WPS via approved banks or exchange houses.

How it works

  1. 01

    Register the company

    With an approved agent (bank or exchange house).

  2. 02

    Prepare the salary file

    A standard file listing employees and amounts.

  3. 03

    Transfer salaries

    The agent pays employees and reports to the authority.

Who must use it

Mainland employers registered with MOHRE are generally required to use . Some free zones run their own equivalent requirements. Check with your authority.

Late payments

Late or missing payments can lead to restrictions on new permits and other penalties set by the authority.

Key takeaways

  • Pay on time, every time, through the approved channel.

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Last reviewed: 25 September 2026

General educational content — not legal or tax advice. IBS is not affiliated with any government entity. Always confirm current requirements with the official authority.

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