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Employing in Saudi Arabia

Provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights are spelled out in the Saudi Arabian Labour Law of 2006 and are enforced jointly by the Ministry of Labour 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.

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Competitive benefits package in Saudi Arabia

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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Mental health support
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Pension or 401(K)
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Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

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 liberalisation measures, and a huge expat population of over 13 million contributing to the nation’s intellectual capital.

Capital City
Riyadh
Currency
Saudi riyal
Languages
Arabic
Population size
34,218,169
Ease of doing business
Easy
Payroll frequency
Monthly
VAT - standard rate
5%

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. Sign up 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.

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Transparent Pricing in Saudi Arabia

Payroll

29

per employee/month
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  • Powerful, transparent international payroll
  • Simple self-service platform
  • Personalised support from dedicated specialists
  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
  • Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution
Contractor Management

29

per contractor/month
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  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with
  • Work with international contractors
  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
  • Transparent payments with complete visibility
Employer of Record

699 599

per employee/month
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  • Hire without opening a local entity
  • Guided onboarding
  • Local payroll paid on time, every time
  • Built-in security and compliance
  • Flexible, localised benefits
  • Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
  • Dedicated experts for local support
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