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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.

Minumum wage

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 City

Manama

Currency

Bahraini dinar

Languages

Arabic, English

Population size

1,569,446

Ease of doing business

Very easy

Payroll frequency

Monthly

VAT - standard rate

5%

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 localised 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.

Risks of misclassification

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.

Payroll

27

per employee/month

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

27

per contractor/month

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

645 550

per employee/month

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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