Remote’s guide to employing in

Saudi Arabia
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With localised contracts, easy invoice management, and best-in-class compliance, you can grow your team in Saudi Arabia with confidence. Currently, you can hire and manage contractors in Saudi Arabia through Remote, but our EOR services are not yet live.

Services available in this country:
Contractor Management
  • Capital City

    Riyadh

  • Currency

    Saudi riyal (﷼, SAR)

  • Languages

    Arabic

  • Population size

    34,218,169

Services available in this country:
Contractor Management
Saudi Arabian mosque

Employment termination

Termination process

Saudi Arabian labour law provides a lot of leeway for employers to let workers go, but compensation must be provided if a termination is unjustified.

Notice period

Notice periods range from 30 days for fixed-term contracts, to 60 days for indefinite-term contracts.

Severance pay

Employees who’re being let go without just cause are entitled to 15 days’ pay for each of the first five years of employment plus a month’s pay for each subsequent year.

Probation periods

Probation periods are typically limited to 90 days but can last for up to 180 days with the consent of both parties.