Every month, UAE HR teams deal with a combination of obligations that generic payroll tools simply were not built for. The WPS SIF file must be correctly formatted and submitted to the right bank before the salary deadline. Gratuity liability grows for every employee and must be calculated accurately using the basic salary under Federal Decree-Law No. 33. Overtime follows a specific formula. Sick leave has three pay tiers. And the moment any of this goes wrong, the consequences land in your inbox from MOHRE.
TrueBays StackHX is built specifically for this environment. The WPS SIF file is generated automatically at the end of every payroll run, formatted correctly for your bank. Gratuity is calculated monthly so finance always knows the liability. Overtime, leave deductions, and allowances are pulled from attendance records automatically. And when an employee exits, the final settlement, gratuity, leave encashment, and last salary are all calculated together in one figure.
This is not a global payroll tool that has been adapted for the UAE. Every calculation, every compliance rule, and every bank format in TrueBays StackHX was built for the UAE from the ground up.
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UAE Businesses Trust TrueBays
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WPS Compliance Rate
65%
Reduction in Payroll Processing Time
TrueBays StackHX is a comprehensive payroll platform designed for businesses across Dubai and all UAE emirates. It automates salary processing, deductions, and allowances while ensuring full compliance with UAE labour law. The software integrates directly with our HR software, time and attendance system, and employee self service portal to deliver a complete connected platform.
Whether you are a small company running payroll for 20 staff or a multi-branch enterprise processing salaries for 2,000 employees across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, TrueBays StackHX simplifies the process and keeps every payroll run accurate and on time.
The platform supports multi-currency payroll for international staff, generates WPS SIF files automatically for all major UAE banks, handles gratuity and end-of-service settlements under Decree-Law No. 33, and provides secure cloud access from any device. Every payroll run is audit-ready with a complete record of calculations, approvals, and bank submissions.
Trusted by organisations in construction, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and professional services, TrueBays StackHX is used across mainland UAE and Free Zones including DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, and DAFZA.
TrueBays StackHX covers every aspect of payroll management that UAE businesses need — from automated WPS SIF file generation and multi-currency salary processing to leave integration, gratuity tracking, and secure payslip delivery.
Because it is natively integrated with the StackHX HRMS and attendance modules, the data that flows into payroll is always accurate and up to date — no manual imports, no spreadsheet transfers between systems.

Generate correctly formatted SIF files for all major UAE banks automatically at the end of every payroll run. Zero manual formatting required.

Process salary packages in multiple currencies for an international UAE workforce. Currency conversion and net salary calculations handled automatically.

Approved leave, overtime, and attendance data flows directly into payroll calculations with no manual transfer. The most common source of payroll errors is eliminated.

Employees access their own payslips, leave balances, and salary certificates through the mobile ESS app without contacting HR for every routine request.

Generate payroll cost reports, headcount analysis, gratuity liability summaries, and compliance reports. Finance and HR get the data they need without requesting custom exports.

Access payroll from any device securely. Multi-level access controls ensure only authorised staff can view or modify salary records. Full audit log of every payroll action.
Avoid fines and salary delays. TrueBays StackHX ensures your payroll meets all MOHRE and UAE Central Bank requirements automatically, every month.
The UAE Wage Protection System requires employers to submit a correctly formatted Salary Information File (SIF) to their bank every payroll cycle. TrueBays StackHX generates the SIF automatically from your payroll data, correctly structured for whichever UAE bank or exchange house you use.
Free Tool: For companies with fewer than 5 employees, use our free Online WPS SIF File Generator to create SIF files manually.
For larger teams, the system stays updated with the latest UAE Labour Law changes under Federal Decree-Law No. 33, so you are always audit-ready without needing to monitor regulatory updates manually.
SIF files accepted by Emirates NBD, ADCB, Mashreq Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), RAKBANK, and all other UAE WPS-approved exchange houses.
TrueBays StackHX payroll is trusted by organisations across every major sector in the UAE. Each industry has its own payroll complexity — construction companies deal with large blue-collar workforces across multiple sites, healthcare organisations have shift-based overtime and allowance structures, hospitality businesses manage seasonal staff and tip distribution, and professional services firms handle complex commission and bonus calculations. TrueBays StackHX handles all of these within the same platform.
Automated calculations for salary, overtime, leave deductions, and allowances mean payroll runs in a fraction of the time it took manually. Most UAE companies reduce their payroll processing time by over 60 percent.
WPS violations in the UAE result in escalating fines and suspension of new work permit applications. Automatic SIF generation and compliance updates mean this risk is removed entirely from your payroll process.
Cloud-based access means payroll can be run, approved, and submitted from any device anywhere. Multi-level access controls ensure that sensitive salary data is only visible to authorised users.
Multi-currency processing, repatriation allowance calculations, and multi-nationality leave entitlement rules are all handled within the same payroll run without needing separate calculations per nationality.
Payslips, salary certificates, and leave balance queries are handled by employees themselves through the ESS portal. The number of routine payroll queries reaching HR drops immediately after go-live.
Monthly gratuity liability tracking means finance always knows what the company owes in end-of-service obligations. Final settlements are calculated precisely when an employee exits with no manual computation needed.
Most payroll tools available in the UAE market are global platforms with limited UAE customisation. Here is how TrueBays StackHX compares on the features that actually matter for UAE compliance.
| Feature | TrueBays StackHX | Generic Payroll Software |
|---|---|---|
| WPS and SIF File Generation | ✔ Fully Automated | ✘ Manual or Not Supported |
| UAE Labour Law (Decree-Law No. 33) | ✔ Auto-Updated | ✘ Manual Updates Needed |
| Gratuity and End-of-Service Calculation | ✔ Monthly Liability Tracking | ✘ Often Manual at Exit Only |
| Multi-Currency Payroll | ✔ Fully Supported | ✘ Limited or Extra Cost |
| Free Zone and Mainland Support | ✔ DIFC, ADGM and All Free Zones | ✘ Usually Mainland Only |
| Multi-Company and Multi-Branch | ✔ Included as Standard | ✘ Paid Add-On |
| HR and Attendance Integration | ✔ Native StackHX HRMS | ✘ Third-Party Only |
| Cloud and On-Premise Deployment | ✔ Both Options Available | ✘ Cloud Only |
| UAE-Based Support Team | ✔ Local Dubai Team | ✘ Remote International Support |

Industry: Construction | Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Before TrueBays StackHX, United East Projects LLC handled salary disbursements manually for over 350 employees, regularly encountering WPS file errors and payroll delays. After moving to TrueBays StackHX, every payroll run completes with automated SIF generation, bank submission, and payslip delivery without HR manually touching any part of the process.
"TrueBays StackHX transformed how we manage salaries. The WPS automation and reporting features are lifesavers." — HR Manager, United East Projects LLC
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Generate a valid WPS SIF file manually for small payrolls or to check your current file format before the next salary run.
Open SIF GeneratorCalculate end-of-service gratuity accurately under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 for any employee at any service length.
Calculate GratuityAverage Rating: 4.8/5 based on verified UAE payroll software users.
TrueBays StackHX payroll connects with our full HR suite including leave management, benefits management, performance management, and recruitment ATS in one connected platform.
Explore Full HR SoftwareThe TrueBays ESS portal gives every employee mobile access to their payslips, leave balance, salary certificates, and HR requests without contacting HR.
Explore ESS PortalCommon questions from HR managers and business owners about payroll software in Dubai and the UAE.
What is the best payroll software in UAE?
TrueBays StackHX is widely regarded as the best payroll software in the UAE for companies that need genuine WPS compliance rather than a workaround. It automates SIF file generation for all major UAE banks, calculates gratuity under Federal Decree-Law No. 33, handles multi-currency payroll, and integrates natively with HR and attendance — all in one platform built for UAE requirements from day one. It is trusted by over 250 UAE businesses across construction, healthcare, retail, and professional services.
How do I choose payroll software in Dubai?
When evaluating payroll software for a Dubai business, the most important criteria are WPS compliance with automatic SIF file generation, UAE labour law coverage including Decree-Law No. 33 gratuity, multi-currency capability for an international workforce, native integration with your HR and attendance systems, compatibility with UAE banks, and local support availability. TrueBays StackHX meets all of these and includes a UAE-based implementation team that handles setup within one week.
Is payroll software mandatory in the UAE?
Payroll software itself is not legally mandated. However, WPS compliance is mandatory for most private sector employers in the UAE, and generating accurate SIF files manually for workforces of 20 or more employees is highly error-prone. WPS violations result in escalating fines and suspension of new work permit applications. Most UAE businesses use dedicated payroll software to avoid these risks.
What is WPS payroll system in UAE?
WPS (Wage Protection System) is a UAE government initiative regulated by MOHRE and the UAE Central Bank requiring employers to pay salaries through approved financial channels using a Salary Information File (SIF). The SIF must be submitted to your bank or exchange house each payroll cycle. TrueBays StackHX generates the correct SIF format automatically for all major UAE banks including Emirates NBD, ADCB, FAB, Mashreq, Dubai Islamic Bank, and RAKBANK.
Does TrueBays payroll software calculate gratuity automatically?
Yes. TrueBays StackHX calculates end-of-service gratuity under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — 21 days of basic salary per year for the first five years of service, and 30 days per year beyond that. The system also tracks each employee's accruing gratuity liability monthly, so finance teams have a real-time view of the total obligation rather than discovering it only when an employee exits.
Can I manage payroll across multiple UAE locations and Free Zones?
Yes. TrueBays StackHX supports multi-company and multi-branch payroll across UAE mainland and all Free Zones including DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, and DAFZA. Different payroll rules and structures can be applied per entity while HR has a consolidated view across the entire organisation.
Can the system process salaries in multiple currencies?
Yes. TrueBays StackHX supports multi-currency payroll processing. This is particularly relevant for UAE companies with expatriate staff whose packages include elements in their home currency, or for multi-national businesses that need to process payroll across different currency zones from one platform.
How quickly can TrueBays payroll be set up for a UAE business?
TrueBays StackHX can be configured and fully operational within one week for most UAE businesses. The process includes payroll structure configuration, bank SIF format setup, employee data migration, and staff training — all handled by the TrueBays implementation team based in Dubai as part of onboarding.