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Payroll Software UAE for SMEs: Attendance to WPS SIF File
WatheeqaHR is payroll preparation software for UAE SMEs. It takes you from the attendance file to a salary review, then to payslips and a WPS SIF file generated for your own submission through your bank or exchange house. Gratuity and overtime are estimates for review. WatheeqaHR does not submit WPS, does not move money and does not guarantee bank acceptance of the file.
From attendance file to WPS SIF file
Import and review attendance
Upload the Excel or CSV export from your biometric device. Review missing punches, late arrivals and estimated absence before they reach the salary period.
Generate and review the salary period
Create the monthly salary period from attendance. Review basic salary, allowances, overtime, deductions and advances line by line, then approve the period.
Issue payslips
Open a salary line to view a print-ready payslip for each employee, and save it as PDF from the browser.
Download the WPS SIF file and submit it yourself
From an approved period, download the WPS SIF file and submit it through your bank or exchange house. Confirm the format with them first, because WatheeqaHR cannot guarantee acceptance.
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Attendance to salary | Salary lines are generated from imported biometric attendance, with absence, lateness and overtime visible for review. |
| Salary review workflow | Draft, reviewed, approved and paid periods, with advances settled when the period is approved. |
| Payslips | A print-ready payslip for every employee and period. |
| WPS SIF export | A WPS Salary Information File generated from an approved period, for your own submission through your bank or exchange house. |
| Gratuity and overtime estimates | End-of-service and overtime figures are calculated estimates for HR or accountant review, not final certified numbers. |
| Excel export for your accountant | Export the salary period to Excel for reconciliation and review. |
Who uses this
HR managers
Review every salary line against attendance and leave before approving the period.
Accountants
Receive an Excel summary and a SIF file prepared for your own checks and submission.
Frequently asked questions
Is WatheeqaHR payroll software for the UAE?
It is payroll preparation software for UAE SMEs: attendance, salary review, payslips and a WPS SIF file. It prepares the data and the file; you submit the file yourself through your bank or exchange house.
Does WatheeqaHR submit WPS for me?
No. WatheeqaHR generates the WPS SIF file. It does not submit it, does not move money and does not guarantee bank acceptance. Confirm the format with your bank or exchange house.
Is it suitable as payroll software for an SME in the UAE?
It suits small teams that want attendance, salary review and payslips in one place. The Basic plan covers up to 25 employees and Growth up to 100, and prices are listed on the pricing page.
How are gratuity and overtime calculated?
Both are calculated estimates, shown for review. Your HR team or accountant should confirm the final figures before payment.
Can I look at it before choosing a plan?
Yes. The free 14-day trial allows up to 25 employees and 1 company, with no credit card.
Is the WPS SIF export available outside the UAE?
WPS SIF is UAE only. Saudi Arabia (ANB) and Qatar (QNB) bank-file formats are available through the enabled review workflow; review them with your bank, as generating a file does not guarantee acceptance. Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman have no bank-file export yet.
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Official sources
Statutory figures on this page are estimates for HR or accountant review. Confirm current rules with the authority itself:
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