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Easily manage employment in Bahrain

Make employment in Bahrain easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Bahrain, all in one easy-to-use platform.

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Employing in Bahrain

Provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights are spelled out in the Bahraini Constitution and the Labour Law of 2012 which guarantees protections 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 Bahrain.

There’s no statutory minimum wage in Bahrain; employees are only entitled to whatever rate agreed upon via individual or collective bargaining.

Competitive benefits package in Bahrain

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

The Kingdom of Bahrain is a thriving oil-rich Arab nation filled with towering skyscrapers, bustling souks, trackless desert stretching for miles, ultramodern infrastructure, and an abundance of locals in thobes - white, flowing gowns famously worn all over the Persian Gulf.

Even before it struck oil in 1932, Bahrain has invested aggressively in developing its economy. The only island Gulf nation is powered by banking, tourism, and expanding its trade profile across the Middle East and beyond.

As a result, the Kingdom boasts one of the highest per capita income, strong human development, and social mobility performance in Asia.

Capital

Manama

Official language

Arabic, English

Currency

Bahraini dinar

Population

1569446

Cost of living index

2021

GDP real growth rate

1.80%

Payroll frequency

Monthly

VAT rate

5%

Ease of doing business

Very easy

Grow your team in Bahrain with Remote

You can pay contractors now in Bahrain with Remote in some currencies (talk to a Remote expert now for more details).

Companies hiring in Bahrain are typically required to either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider to employ on the company's behalf. Developing the processes required to manage payroll, benefits, taxes, and onboarding in countries like Bahrain can get complicated fast, especially without localized expertise. If you’re looking to start hiring in a country like this, using a global HR platform like Remote makes it easy to hire workers in full compliance with all local legislation. In the countries where we do offer our Employer of Record product, Remote takes on responsibility for compliance so you can focus on hiring great talent and growing your business.

Bahrain, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Bahrain may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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Contractor management in Bahrain

Hiring contractors in Bahrain can be a strategic and cost-effective way for businesses to complete projects without the obligations of hiring full-time employees. Whether you are engaging independent contractors for specialized services or working with subcontractors for specific projects, understanding Bahrain’s labor laws and regulations is essential.

Staying compliant with Remote’s contractor management

Remote helps businesses stay compliant when hiring contractors globally with these key features:

  • Global compliance support: Ensures adherence to labor laws in 200+ countries with localized contracts and proper documentation.

  • Misclassification protection: Includes built-in compliance checks and seamless contractor-to-employee conversion.

  • Centralized documentation: Maintains essential records for audits and automates tax filings.

  • Legal expertise: Provides guidance on complex local labor laws, simplifying international hiring.

Remote’s streamlined approach minimizes compliance risks and simplifies contractor management for businesses.

Seamless contractor payments with Remote

Remote simplifies contractor payments with:

  • Automated processing: One-click approvals, bulk payments, recurring invoices, and real-time tracking.

  • Global coverage: Payments in 200+ countries, multiple payment methods, and currency flexibility.

  • Cost and compliance: Fair price guarantee (pay only for active contractors), built-in compliance with regional regulations, and localized contracts.

Learn more about how Remote simplifies contractor management in Bahrain — get started for free today.

Transparent Pricing in Bahrain

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Employer of Record

$699

per employee/month

  • Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries

  • Onboarding with a dedicated specialist

  • Local payroll paid on time, every time

  • Compliance protections built-in

  • Competitive, flexible and localized benefits

  • Dedicated in-house experts for local support

  • Includes HR Essentials as standard

Payroll

$29

per employee/month

  • Powerful, transparent international payroll

  • Simple self-service platform

  • Personalized support from dedicated specialists

  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country

  • Integrated benefits management

  • Includes HR Core as standard

Contractor Management

$29

per contractor/month

  • 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

  • Includes HR Core as standard