Bahrain
EOR Rate
$699
/month per employee

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Country Snapshot

Currency

BHD

Timezone

UTC +3

Minimum Wage

There is no statutory minimum wage.

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Bahrain has a diversified, service-oriented economy driven by financial services, manufacturing, logistics, and tourism. Strategic economic reforms and business-friendly regulations aim to attract foreign investment and strengthen its position as a regional financial hub.

General Information

CapitalManama
Population1,675,572
TimezoneUTC +3
Official LanguageArabic

Employment Laws

Working Hours48 hours/week
Minimum WageThere is no statutory minimum wage.
Probation Period3 months
Notice Period30 days

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Leave Entitlements

Annual Leave30 days
Public Holidays13 - 15 days
Sick LeavePaid with medical certificate
Maternity Leave60 days
Paternity Leave1 day

Social Security

Employer Rate12%
Employee Rate7%

SIO (Social Insurance Organization); mandatory contributions for locals and expats

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Taxation

Corporate Tax0%

No personal income tax; corporate tax applies only to oil & gas sector

Termination Rules

Notice required; valid reason; end-of-service gratuity applies

Bonus Requirements:

No mandatory bonus

Additional Information

Under an EOR model in Bahrain, employment is governed by labor law requirements covering contracts, statutory benefits, and wage protection rules. Payroll must be processed in compliance with local regulations, including timely salary payments through approved systems. Social insurance registration is mandatory for eligible employees. Termination must follow local labor law procedures to avoid disputes. An EOR ensures compliant payroll processing and ongoing employment administration.

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