Expanding into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)? Auxilium makes it simple, compliant, and cost-effective to onboard and pay your team.
Want to learn the cost of hiring an employee in GCC Region?
Expanding your team in the GCC typically requires setting up a local entity—establishing a registered office, a subsidiary, and a local bank account—while ensuring compliance with regional labour and tax laws. This process can take months.
With Auxilium, you can hire employees across the GCC quickly, seamlessly, and compliantly—without the need for a local entity. Our platform automates payroll, tax document collection, benefits, and more, making expansion effortless.
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Qatar
Bahrain
Oman
Robust Compliance
Stay on the right side of the region’s labour laws, visa requirements, payroll regulations and Wage Protection Systems (WPS).
Fast and Flexible
Hire employees in days, not months—skip the entity setup process.
Hassle-Free Payroll
We handle salary payments, benefit provision, and mandatory contributions so you don’t have to.
Full HR Support
From contracts to ongoing HR guidance, we’ve got your back.
Cost-Effective Growth
Save time and money with our local expertise.
Competitive Benefits
Health insurance, end-of-service gratuity, and more—all tailored to the GCC market.
Licensed by MOHRE
Authorized under MOHRE’s On-Demand Labour Supply Services, enabling support for international and local businesses.
Experts in Market Entry & Business Expansion
Auxilium is an award-winning, GCC focused, tech-enabled employment and business expansion consultancy, specializing in Employer of Record (EOR) services, company formation, residency services, compliance, and market entry support. With a strong presence in the GCC and servicing over 400+ clients, Auxilium enables businesses to scale efficiently while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
80+
Years of Industry Experience
400+
Clients Across the GCC
40+
Specialists Across the GCC
3
Regional Offices in GCC
Residency - Visa sponsorship & work permits
Employment contracts & HR support
Payroll management (inc. Pension contributions)
Public and private medical insurance
End-to-end/robust compliance
Multi-currency payments
Localized employee insurance & benefits:
Global Companies Entering the UAE/GCC
Startups Testing the GCC Market
Businesses Hiring Remote Teams
Local Companies Expanding Regionally
Companies Needing Compliant Payroll and Benefits Internationally
Explore the tabs below to discover everything you need to know about hiring employees in the various GCC jurisdictions.
Minimum Wage Requirements
No legally stipulated minimum wage for expatriates.
Individual Income Tax
Employees are not subject to income tax.
Social Security Contributions
Employers: 12.5% - 15% (for UAE & GCC nationals); 0.06% (expatriates) + mandatory health insurance.
Maternity Leave
45 days of paid leave at 100% salary.
Paternity Leave
5 working days.
Sick Leave
Up to 90 days: 15 days full pay, 30 days half pay, 45 days unpaid.
Notice Period
1 to 3 months as per contract.
End-of-Service Benefits
21 days per year for the first five years, then 30 days per year.
Paid Time Off
30 calendar days per year.
Medical Insurance
Mandatory
Minimum Wage Requirements
SAR 4,000 per month for Saudi nationals. No minimum for expatriates.
Individual Income Tax
No personal income tax.
Social Security Contributions
Employers: 12%; Employees: 10%.
Maternity Leave
10 weeks of paid maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
3 days.
Sick Leave
Up to 120 days: 30 days full pay, 60 days 75% pay, 30 days unpaid.
Notice Period
60 days (indefinite contracts); 30 days for others.
End-of-Service Benefits
Half a month’s wage for each of the first 5 years, then one month's wage per additional year.
Paid Time Off
21 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
Medical Insurance
Mandatory
Minimum Wage Requirements
QAR 1,000 per month plus allowances.
Individual Income Tax
No personal income tax.
Social Security Contributions
Employers: 10% (Qatari nationals); Employees: 5%.
Maternity Leave
50 days of maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
No statutory paternity leave.
Sick Leave
Up to 12 weeks: 2 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay, 6 weeks unpaid.
Notice Period
1 month (less than 5 years); 2 months (more than 5 years).
End-of-Service Benefits
Three weeks’ basic salary per year of service.
Paid Time Off
3 weeks (less than 5 years); 4 weeks (more than 5 years).
Medical Insurance
Non-Mandatory
Minimum Wage Requirements
No minimum wage for expatriates; BHD 300 for public sector nationals.
Individual Income Tax
No personal income tax.
Social Security Contributions
Employers: 12% (Bahraini nationals), 3% (expatriates); Employees: 7% (nationals), 1% (expatriates).
Maternity Leave
60 days of maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
1 day.
Sick Leave
Up to 55 days: 15 days full pay, 20 days half pay, 20 days unpaid.
Notice Period
30 days for most employees; 90 days for senior positions.
End-of-Service Benefits
15 days salary per year for the first 3 years; 1 month’s salary per year thereafter.
Paid Time Off
30 calendar days per year.
Medical Insurance
Non-Mandatory
Minimum Wage Requirements
KWD 75 per month.
Individual Income Tax
No personal income tax.
Social Security Contributions
Employers: 11.5%; Employees: 8%.
Maternity Leave
70 days of maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
No statutory paternity leave.
Sick Leave
Up to 45 days: 15 days full pay, 10 days 75% pay, 10 days 50% pay, 10 days 25% pay.
Notice Period
3 months (monthly employees); 1 month for others.
End-of-Service Benefits
15 days per year for the first 5 years; 1 month’s salary per additional year.
Paid Time Off
30 days per year.
Medical Insurance
Non-Mandatory
Minimum Wage Requirements
OMR 325 per month for Omani nationals; no minimum wage for expatriates.
Individual Income Tax
No personal income tax.
Social Security Contributions
Employers: 11.5% (nationals); Employees: 7% (nationals); No contribution for expatriates.
Maternity Leave
50 days of maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
No statutory paternity leave.
Sick Leave
Up to 30 days: 10 days full pay, 10 days 75% pay, 10 days 50% pay.
Notice Period
1 month (monthly employees); 15 days for others.
End-of-Service Benefits
15 days per year for the first 3 years, then 1 month per additional year.
Paid Time Off
30 days per year after 6 months of service.
Medical Insurance
Mandatory
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