Saudi Arabia
Make employment in Saudi Arabia easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Saudi Arabia, all in one easy-to-use platform.
- Capital City
Riyadh
- Currency
Saudi riyal (﷼, SAR)
- Languages
Arabic
- Population size
34,218,169
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Riyadh
- Currency
Saudi riyal (﷼, SAR)
- Languages
Arabic
- Population size
34,218,169
- Ease of doing business
Easy
- Cost of living index
49.95 (2021)
- Payroll frequency
Monthly
- VAT - standard rate
5%
- GDP - real growth rate
0.3% (2019)
Saudi Arabia fits the image of an oil-rich desert nation complete with skyscrapers, exotic cars, flowing robes, and middle eastern cuisine.
Apart from holding the 2nd largest oil reserves in the world, Saudi Arabia has recorded rapid growth thanks to strong government welfare nets, economic liberalization measures, and a huge expat population of over 13 million contributing to the nation’s intellectual capital.
Grow your team in Saudi Arabia with Remote
Want to employ workers in Saudi Arabia? Companies hiring in Saudi Arabia are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Saudi Arabia and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Saudi Arabia team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Saudi Arabia. now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Risks of misclassification
Saudi Arabia, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Saudi Arabia may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Employing in Saudi Arabia
Provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights are spelled out in the Saudi Arabian Labor Law of 2006 and are enforced jointly by the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
Employees in Saudi Arabia enjoy protection against discrimination based on age, religion, and race.
Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Saudi Arabia.
Minimum wage
Saudi citizens have a minimum wage set at 4,000 SAR per month. There is no legally specified minimum wage for foreign workers; the market typically determines their wages or set by the terms of their individual employment contracts.
Payroll cycle
Wages can either be paid on a weekly or monthly basis.
Onboarding time
We can help you get a new employee started in Saudi Arabia fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 20 working days.
Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform.
12 Public holidays
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Competitive benefits package in Saudi Arabia
At Remote, we’re passionate about helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in developing globally competitive benefits programs. This means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive, and your company has the localized expertise needed to attract and keep the best global talent.
Our benefits packages in Saudi Arabia are tailored to fulfill the local needs of employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental health support
Pension or 401(K)
Life and Disability Insurance
Transparent Pricing in Saudi Arabia
Employer of Record
$599
paid annually, or $699/month paid monthly
Top features
Hire without opening a local entity
Guided onboarding
Local payroll paid on time, every time
Built-in security and compliance
Flexible, localized benefits
Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
Dedicated experts for local support
Contractor Management
$29
per contractor/month
Top features
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
$29
per employee/month
Top features
Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalized support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution
HRIS
$18
per employee/month
Top features
Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Contract templates and e-signing
Time off and time tracking
Expense management
Employee and manager self-serve experience
Mobile app