Zoho Payroll, now available for businesses across the GCC!

Zoho Payroll, now available for businesses across the GCC!

Zoho Payroll Is Now Live Across the GCC

The Gulf region is growing fast. Businesses are expanding across borders, teams are becoming more diverse, and regulations continue to evolve. While opportunity is everywhere, managing payroll across multiple GCC countries—each with its own labour laws and compliance requirements—can quickly become complex.

We’re excited to announce that Zoho Payroll is now live in all six GCC countries: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Businesses across the Gulf can now manage payroll, compliance, and employee experience from one unified platform, built specifically for regional needs.

Simplifying Payroll Across the Gulf

Zoho Payroll automates end-to-end payroll processing, making payroll faster, more accurate, and stress-free—no matter where you operate in the GCC. After a one-time setup, the system handles everything from salary calculations to net pay distribution.

Key automation features include:

• Accurate gross-to-net salary calculations
• Country-specific pension and social insurance computations
• Flexible payroll schedules accounting for weekends, holidays, and Ramadan
• Automated employee loans and recurring deductions
• WPS-ready wage files where mandated
• Leave, overtime, and attendance integration
• Document tracking with expiry alerts for visas, IDs, and permits
• Instant payslip generation after every pay run

Migrating existing payroll data is simple too. Employee details, historical payroll records, and leave balances can be imported easily—so you can switch without disruption.

Built-in Compliance for Every GCC Country

Payroll compliance in the GCC varies by country, nationality, and employment type. Zoho Payroll handles these complexities automatically with accurate, country-specific rules built into every pay run.

Country coverage includes:

• UAE: GPSSA, ADPF, and DIFC DEWS for expatriates
• Saudi Arabia: GOSI, SANED unemployment insurance, and occupational hazard coverage
• Bahrain: SIO contributions, expatriate gratuity, injury, and unemployment rules
• Oman: SPF contributions including maternity, sick leave, and hazard benefits
• Kuwait: PIFSS pension calculations for nationals
• Qatar: GRSIA contributions for eligible Qatari nationals

Across all countries, Zoho Payroll manages pensions, social insurance, end-of-service benefits, gratuity, overtime, public holiday pay, and WPS file generation—fully aligned with local laws.

Integrations That Keep Operations Connected

Zoho Payroll works seamlessly within the Zoho ecosystem:

• Zoho People: Sync employee details, attendance, and leave
• Zoho Books: Automate payroll accounting and journal entries
• Zoho Expense: Combine reimbursements and salary payouts

This integration eliminates data silos and ensures HR, finance, and payroll teams stay aligned.

Customizable to Fit Every Business

Zoho Payroll adapts to businesses of all sizes with flexible configuration options:

• Multiple payroll schedules across entities
• Custom salary structures by role or location
• Advanced reporting across departments and countries
• Granular user access and permission controls

Whether you’re a startup or a regional enterprise, Zoho Payroll scales with you.

Employee Self-Service for Transparency and Ease

Zoho Payroll includes a modern, mobile-friendly Employee Self-Service portal where employees can:

• View payslips, benefits, and leave balances anytime
• Receive document expiry reminders
• Communicate directly with payroll and HR teams

This reduces administrative load while improving employee satisfaction and transparency.

Actionable Insights for Smarter Decisions

Real-time reports on salary registers, gratuity liabilities, leave usage, and overtime help leaders make informed decisions, optimize workforce planning, and maintain financial control across regions.

Built for Growth Across the GCC

With Zoho Payroll, multi-country payroll in the GCC is no longer a challenge. Compliance, calculations, and reporting are built in—so you can focus on growth, innovation, and employee experience.

Ready to simplify payroll across the Gulf?
Sign up for a free personalized demo and see how Zoho Payroll can support your business today.