The UAE's General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) reiterated employers’ obligations to pay social-security contributions for Emirati and GCC nationals working in the UAE, setting out the required payment mechanism and timing. Monthly contributions must be transferred through validated bank accounts using the Ma’ashi digital platform, which issues electronic invoices to support compliance. Employers must pay contributions for eligible Emirati and GCC employees between the 1st and 15th day of each month. Late payments trigger a 0.1% per-day penalty starting on the 16th day, and contributions are non-refundable once paid. GPSSA also urged employers to confirm they are using the official bank account to avoid fines, and noted that the process aligns with the UAE’s Zero Government Bureaucracy programme and the unified system for insurance protection.
General Pension and Social Security Authority 2025-08-25
UAE's General Pension and Social Security Authority reminds employers to pay monthly contributions via Ma’ashi and flags 0.1% per-day late penalty
The UAE's General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) emphasized employers' obligations to pay social-security contributions for Emirati and GCC nationals via the Ma’ashi digital platform. Contributions must be made between the 1st and 15th of each month, with a 0.1% daily penalty for late payments starting on the 16th. The process supports the UAE’s Zero Government Bureaucracy programme and the unified system for insurance protection.