GPSSA: Emirati Employees Must Register On Ma'ashi Platform To Unlock Federal Pension Benefits

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) emphasises the importance of registering with them to access insurance benefits and government support, such as the NAFIS programme. Emirati employees must register on the Ma’ashi digital platform using UAE Pass to access these benefits under federal pension and social security law.

Emiratis employed in federal, government, and private sectors, including those supported by NAFIS, are required to register with GPSSA within their first month of employment. This ensures accurate calculation of pension and insurance benefits. Employers must register eligible Emirati employees within 30 days of their start date according to Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 and Federal Law No. 57 of 2023.

To qualify for registration, employees must be between 18 and 60 years old when newly recruited. They also need a medical clearance certificate from a UAE-based government hospital, issued within six months, confirming their fitness for employment. These conditions apply to all individuals who acquire Emirati nationality at any time.

GCC citizens working in the UAE are covered under Cabinet Resolution No. 18 of 2007, which extends insurance protection to Gulf nationals employed outside their home countries. The GPSSA is designated as the implementing body for this system.

Employers in both government and private sectors must comply with GPSSA’s pension laws, except for those in Abu Dhabi's government and private sectors and Sharjah's government sector. Registration becomes mandatory once an Emirati joins an entity covered by GPSSA laws.

Corporations headquartered in any emirate and their branches across the UAE fall under federal pension laws. However, entities based in Abu Dhabi and their branches are governed by the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund.

Free zones and businesses in tourism and hospitality employing Emiratis or GCC nationals must ensure compliance by registering employees with GPSSA within their first month of employment. Employers are responsible for registering employees and making timely contributions.

Employees should verify their registration status to ensure timely payments. If they find they are not registered, they should contact GPSSA to secure their insurance rights and maintain eligibility for government support.

The Ma’ashi digital platform provides details on registration, compliance, and the UAE’s insurance system for employers, insured individuals, pensioners, and beneficiaries.

With inputs from WAM