Kuwait
EOR Rate
$699
/month per employee

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Country Snapshot

Currency

KWD

Timezone

UTC+3

Minimum Wage

There is no statutory minimum wage.

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Kuwait is a high-income economy largely driven by oil and public sector employment.

General Information

CapitalKuwait City
Population5,026,078
TimezoneUTC+3
Official LanguageArabic

Employment Laws

Working Hours48 hours/week
Minimum WageThere is no statutory minimum wage.
Probation PeriodUp to 3 months
Notice Period3 months

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Leave Entitlements

Annual Leave30 days
Public Holidays13 days
Sick LeavePaid
Maternity Leave70 days
Paternity Leave3 days

Social Security

Employer Rate11%
Employee Rate8%

Public Institution for Social Security

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Taxation

Corporate Tax15%

Applies mainly to foreign entities

Termination Rules

Notice + end-of-service pay

Bonus Requirements:

No mandatory bonus

Additional Information

EOR arrangements in Kuwait must comply with labor laws covering contracts, statutory benefits, and social security for nationals. Payroll administration requires adherence to local regulations. Termination procedures are regulated and may involve notice and end-of-service benefits. Regulatory oversight is strong. An EOR ensures compliant employment management.

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