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Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF)


The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) is entrusted with the responsibility of managing retirement pensions and benefits for employees in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. For employers utilizing Zoho Payroll, an understanding of ADPF is needed to ensure compliance and facilitate the provision of essential benefits to UAE employees.

ADPF oversees the retirement pension and benefit system in Abu Dhabi, with a primary objective of safeguarding the financial well-being of employees during their retirement and in times of need.


Mandatory Contributions

Both employers and employees are obligated to make monthly contributions to ADPF. These contributions are calculated based on the employee’s salary, with Zoho Payroll serving as a reliable tool for accurate computation.

AuthorityEmployees’ ContributionEmployer’s ContributionCan be renewed at the start of the fiscal year?Applicable for Citizens of
Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF)11.00%15.00%YesAbu Dhabi

Benefit Entitlements

ADPF offers a range of benefits, encompassing retirement pensions, disability benefits, and social security coverage. Employees can rely on these benefits for financial security in various life situations.


Compliance and Reporting

Employers must stay compliant with ADPF regulations. This involves reporting the maximum contributory wage for employees and updating any changes in employment status.

Let’s see how you can configure ADPF in Zoho payroll.


Configuring ADPF in Zoho Payroll

PREREQUISITE Ensure that you have created or imported employees who are UAE nationals who are citizens of Abu Dhabi.

  • Click Settings in the left sidebar of Zoho Payroll.
  • Select Social Security.
  • Click Edit in the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) card.

Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) in Zoho Payroll

  • Enter the Maximum Contributory Wage. This represents the salary limit to which both employer and employee contribution rates apply.
  • Choose the option to Postpone the updated ADPF contributions due to Salary revisions to the next calendar year if you wish to delay deductions resulting from salary revisions until the following calendar year.
  • Click Save.

Configuring Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) in Zoho Payroll


View Salary Components Used for ADPF Contributions

Gain insights into how salary contributes to ADPF. Click View Salary Components Used for ADPF Contribution option if you want to know the specific salary components used to calculate the maximum contributory wage.

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