GPSSA’s new pension law applies to Emiratis joining work starting … – Gulf Today

GPSSA’s new pension law applies to Emiratis joining work starting … – Gulf Today

All insured individuals enrolled with employers affiliated with the GPSSA are included in the provisions of the new law, effective 31st October 2023





The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said that the provisions of Decree-Law No.57 of 2023 on Pension and Social Security, will apply to Emiratis joining work for the first time, starting from 31st October onwards, with any employer affiliated with the GPSSA.

Entities affiliated with the GPSSA include UAE-based federal and government sector employers, except for government entities in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah and private sector employers, except for Abu Dhabi. However, it is important to note that private sector entities whose headquarters are located in any part of the UAE are subject to the provisions of the pension law, including its branches in other emirates.

Entities headquartered in Abu Dhabi, including their branches in other parts of the UAE, are subject to