SIF (Salary Information File) is a standardized format for salary payments through the WPS system in the UAE.
SIF File Structure
Type - Record type:
EDR (Employee Details Record) - employee information
SCR (Salary Control Record) - final line of the file containing control totals
Employee_ID - Unique employee identifier (Labour Card Number)
Where to find it:In the employment contract processed through MOHRE
In the MOHRE e-Services personal account (www.mohre.gov.ae)
In the MOHRE mobile application
In the E-channel system or ICP (Identity & Citizenship Portal)
Routing_Code - Employee's bank code
An up-to-date list of UAE bank codes can be found at: https://business.wio.io/assets/packages/wio_feature_wps_ui_desktop/assets/files/routing_codes.pdfEmployee_IBAN - Employee's bank account in IBAN format
The full IBAN number must be specified without spacesPayStart_Date - Start date of the payment period (format: YYYYMMDD)
PayEnd_Date - End date of the payment period (format: YYYYMMDD)
Days_In_Period - Total number of calendar days in the payment period
Fixed_Income - Basic (fixed) part of the employee's salary
Variable_Income - Variable part of monthly income (bonuses, commissions, overtime, etc.)
Leave_Days - Number of days the employee was on leave during the payment period
Registration in the WPS System
To register in the WPS system, you will need an Employer ID:
Assigned by MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) when registering a company
Can be found:
In the MOHRE e-Services personal account (www.mohre.gov.ae)
In the WPS system through your bank or financial provider
In the company's MOHRE account (usually accessible to the company's PRO)
Important Notes
The SIF file must be in TXT or CSV format
All dates are specified in YYYYMMDD format (e.g., 20230131)
Monetary amounts are specified with two decimal places without thousand separators
The file must be uploaded to the WPS system no later than the established salary payment deadline
Failure to comply with WPS requirements may result in fines and administrative sanctions
For additional assistance with preparing a SIF file or registering in the WPS system, please contact your manager at our accounting service.