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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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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.

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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

CA$945

Per employee/month

  • Employ staff overseas without creating a local entity in 90+ countries

  • Begin onboarding supported by a dedicated specialist

  • Local payroll processed on schedule, every time

  • Compliance safeguards integrated into the service

  • Access competitive, flexible and localised benefits

  • In-house experts dedicated to providing local support

  • HR Essentials included as part of the standard offering

Payroll

CA$39

Per employee/month

  • Robust, transparent global payroll processing

  • Easy self-serve platform

  • Personalised assistance from assigned specialists

  • Comply with local payroll regulations in each country

  • Centralised benefits administration

  • Includes HR Core by default

Contractor Management

CA$39

per contractor/month

  • Pay only for contractors you engage with actively

  • Collaborate with contractors based internationally

  • Draft, edit and sign customised, localised contracts

  • Approve contractor invoices with a single click or set to auto-pay

  • Payments made transparent with full visibility

  • Comes with HR Core included as standard