{"id":14739,"date":"2024-01-23T07:46:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T07:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/?p=14739"},"modified":"2025-12-01T09:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T09:43:35","slug":"hiring-employees-in-saudi-arabia-after-your-commercial-registration-is-issued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/hiring-employees-in-saudi-arabia-after-your-commercial-registration-is-issued\/","title":{"rendered":"ESSENTIAL CHECKLIST: HIRING EMPLOYEES IN SAUDI ARABIA AFTER YOUR COMMERCIAL REGISTRATION \u2013 LICENSE IS ISSUED"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article has been researched and written by the team at Creation Business Consultants. AI has not been used in generating this article.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

OVERVIEW OF THE SAUDI ARABIAN EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT<\/span><\/h2>\n

The demand for the right talent has become even more critical with the economic diversification because of the mega projects like Neom.<\/p>\n

During the month of December in\u00a0 2023, a significant amount of growth was seen with 2.3 million Saudi nationals joining the workforce. This marked a positive trend, indicating a steady rise in job opportunities. From these, the number of females was up to 41 percent, showing the commitment of the country to gender inclusion. Overall employment in the private sector increased by 0.92 percent, reaching 10.9 million, with 8.6 million of the new workforce being non-Saudis.<\/p>\n

The issuance of the\u00a0commercial registration (CR) of a company in Saudi Arabia<\/a>\u00a0by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) is only the beginning of the process for creating an operational corporate tool. Once a company completes its post-registration requirements with the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, it becomes eligible to employ and apply for work permits for its Saudi and non-Saudi employees. This is an important step in the hiring process to ensure that the company\u2019s workforce is legally authorized to work in KSA and is in compliance with the MHRSD and immigration regulations.<\/p>\n

This article outlines a full checklist for hiring employees after the company registration issuance in Saudi Arabia.<\/strong><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION” style=”3d” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_type=”typicons” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-chevron-right” add_icon=”true” link=”url:%2Fen-sa%2Fcontact-us%2F”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR SAUDI ARABIA?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

When it comes to Saudi Arabia, employment contracts are a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee. These contracts outline the terms and conditions of employment, establishing a framework that governs the relationship between the two parties and make sure that there is clarity and protection for both the employer and the employee. In KSA, employment contracts are usually\u00a0 valid for two (2) years unless explicitly specified for a shorter timeframe.<\/p>\n

Foreign nationals need to have written employment contracts with fixed terms. Contracts that do not have specified terms are considered to align with the duration of the residence permit. Employment contracts and related records should be presented in Arabic. In the event of any language disparity, the Arabic text takes priority. Any contractual clause in an employment contract that contradicts the provisions of the labour law is seen as void.<\/p>\n

The employment contract is an important document and should be in written form, provided to both parties, who should retain a copy.\u00a0 Registration of the contract with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development through the Qiwa platform is required. Employees are informed when the contract is uploaded, having the right to raise objections if discrepancies arise.<\/p>\n

While shifting employers typically necessitates the original sponsor\u2019s approval, certain exceptions apply, particularly in cases of non-payment of wages for three consecutive months or non-compliance with Nitaqat obligations.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

WHAT ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS TO INCLUDE IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS OF SAUDI ARABIA?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]%3Cstyle%20type%3D%22text%2Fcss%22%3E%40media%20screen%20and%20%28max-width%3A%20767px%29%20%7B.tg%20%7Bwidth%3A%20auto%20%21important%3B%7D.tg%20col%20%7Bwidth%3A%20auto%20%21important%3B%7D.tg-wrap%20%7Boverflow-x%3A%20auto%3B-webkit-overflow-scrolling%3A%20touch%3B%7D%7D%3C%2Fstyle%3E%0A%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22tg-wrap%22%3E%3Ctable%20style%3D%22border-collapse%3Acollapse%3Bborder-spacing%3A0%3Btable-layout%3A%20fixed%3B%20width%3A%201185px%22%20class%3D%22tg%22%3E%3Ccolgroup%3E%3Ccol%20style%3D%22width%3A%20362px%22%3E%3Ccol%20style%3D%22width%3A%20823px%22%3E%3C%2Fcolgroup%3E%0A%3Cthead%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Cth%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23138d6c%3Bborder-color%3Ainherit%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bcolor%3A%23ffffff%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Anormal%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Atop%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3Abold%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3ECOMPONENTS%20OF%20EMPLOYMENT%20CONTRACTS%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Fth%3E%3Cth%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23138d6c%3Bborder-color%3Ainherit%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bcolor%3A%23ffffff%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Atop%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3EDETAILS%3C%2Fth%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%3C%2Fthead%3E%0A%3Ctbody%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23e2e2e2%3Bborder-color%3Ainherit%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EEMPLOYER%20AND%20EMPLOYEE%20DETAILS%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22border-color%3Ainherit%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Aleft%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3A400%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EIn%20Saudi%20employment%20contracts%2C%20it%20is%20necessary%20to%20have%20the%20employer%E2%80%99s%20name%2C%20job%20location%2C%20and%20comprehensive%20employee%20details%20to%20make%20sure%20there%20is%20clarity%20and%20thorough%20documentation.%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%0A%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23e2e2e2%3Bborder-color%3Ainherit%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EROLE%20AND%20JOB%20DESCRIPTION%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22border-color%3Ainherit%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Aleft%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3A400%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EThe%20contract%20needs%20to%20state%20the%20employee%E2%80%99s%20roles%20and%20responsibilities%20so%20that%20mutual%20understanding%20and%20clarity%20between%20the%20parties%20is%20created.%20Foreign%20nationals%20are%20restricted%20to%20working%20in%20the%20occupation%20specified%20in%20their%20residence%20permit.%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%0A%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23e2e2e2%3Bborder-color%3Ainherit%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3ESTART%20DATE%20AND%20DURATION%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22border-color%3Ainherit%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Aleft%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3A400%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EIt%20is%20crucial%20%20to%20mention%20the%20start%20date%2C%20end%20date%20for%20fixed-term%20agreements%2C%20and%20also%20include%20a%20notice%20period%2C%20usually%20between%2030%20to%2060%20days%20along%20with%20compensation%20terms%20for%20unlawful%20termination.%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%0A%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23e2e2e2%3Bborder-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3ESALARY%20BREAKDOWN%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22border-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Aleft%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3A400%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3ESaudi%20employment%20contracts%20should%20detail%20basic%20salary%20and%20additional%20allowances%20comprehensively%20to%20outline%20the%20complete%20compensation%20package.%20Particularly%20as%20of%20September%205%2C%202023%2C%20the%20monthly%20minimum%20wage%20for%20Saudi%20Arabian%20nationals%20has%20been%20increased%20to%20SAR%204%2C000%20as%20was%20announced%20by%20the%20Human%20Resources%20Development%20Fund%20%28HADAF%29%2C%20from%20SAR%203%2C200%20before.%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%0A%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23e2e2e2%3Bborder-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EWORKING%20HOURS%20AND%20OVERTIME%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%0A%3Ctd%20style%3D%22border-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Aleft%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3A400%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EOutline%20standard%20working%20hours%2C%20overtime%20policies%2C%20and%20weekend%20days%2C%20adhering%20to%20the%20standard%20working%20hours%20for%20employees%2C%20eight%20%288%29%20hours%20per%20day%20or%20forty-eight%20%2848%29%20hours%20per%20week%2C%20in%20a%20clear%20manner.%20During%20Ramadan%2C%20working%20hours%20are%20reduced%20to%20six%20hours.%20The%20customary%20work%20week%20in%20Saudi%20Arabia%20spans%20six%20%286%29%20days%2C%20with%20Friday%20designated%20as%20a%20rest%20day.%20Overtime%20compensation%20is%20mandatory%20for%20any%20work%20exceeding%20the%20stipulated%2048-hour%20limit.%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%0A%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23e2e2e2%3Bborder-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EPROBATION%20PERIOD%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22border-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Aleft%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3A400%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EThe%20probation%20period%2C%20often%20set%20at%2090%20days%20in%20Saudi%20contracts%20with%20the%20Qiwa%20platform%2C%20under%20MHRSD%2C%20which%20has%20currently%20been%20revised%20to%2090%20days%20from%20180%20days%2C%20in%20compliance%20with%20the%20Labor%20Law%20%28Article%2053%2C%20Oct.%202023%29%2C%20with%20mutual%20agreement.%20Termination%20during%20this%20period%20is%20possible%20without%20compensation.%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%0A%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23e2e2e2%3Bborder-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3ETERMINATION%20PERIOD%20%26amp%3B%20END%20OF%20SERVICE%20AWARD%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22border-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Aleft%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3A400%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3ETermination%20can%20be%20initiated%20by%20any%20of%20the%20parties%20of%20the%20contract%20in%20KSA%20through%20the%20provision%20of%2030-%20or%2060-days%E2%80%99%20notice%2C%20with%20no%20notice%20required%20during%20the%20employee%E2%80%99s%20probation%20period.%20Upon%20termination%2C%20employers%20must%20provide%20an%20end-of-service%20award%2C%20structured%20as%20half-month%E2%80%99s%20wage%20for%20the%20first%20five%20years%20and%20a%20full%20month%E2%80%99s%20wage%20thereafter.%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%0A%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23e2e2e2%3Bborder-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EHOLIDAY%20ENTITLEMENTS%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22border-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Aleft%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3A400%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EThe%20minimum%20annual%20leave%20is%2021%20days%2C%20%20which%20is%20increased%20to%2030%20days%20after%205%20years%20of%20service.%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%0A%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22background-color%3A%23e2e2e2%3Bborder-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Bfont-weight%3Abold%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Acenter%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3ECONFIDENTIALITY%20AND%20NON-COMPETE%20CLAUSES%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3Ctd%20style%3D%22border-color%3Ablack%3Bborder-style%3Asolid%3Bborder-width%3A1px%3Bfont-family%3Ainherit%3Bfont-size%3A14px%3Boverflow%3Ahidden%3Bpadding%3A10px%205px%3Btext-align%3Aleft%3Bvertical-align%3Amiddle%3Bword-break%3Anormal%22%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-weight%3A400%3Bfont-style%3Anormal%3Btext-decoration%3Anone%22%3EA%20%E2%80%98Confidentiality%20Clause%E2%80%99%20is%20required%20to%20protect%20proprietary%20information%20and%20also%20a%20%E2%80%98Non-Compete%20Clause%E2%80%99%20limiting%20employees%20from%20joining%20competitors.%20Enforceability%20is%20dependent%20upon%20reasonableness%20in%20duration%2C%20scope%2C%20and%20region%2C%20with%20explicit%20employee%20consent%20strengthening%20enforceability.%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E%3C%2Ftr%3E%3C%2Ftbody%3E%3C%2Ftable%3E%3C%2Fdiv%3E[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

WORK PERMITS AND VISAS FOR SAUDI ARABIA<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Foreign nationals need to have a valid residence and work permit to work in Saudi. These permits are given to those with employment contracts under sponsorship of a local employer (a Saudi company, individual or a foreign entity licensed to do business in Saudi Arabia<\/em>). Notably, in some cases, the employer may have to demonstrate that no Saudi can fill the intended position, and hence a foreign worker must obtain an employment visa.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAUDI WORK VISA?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Below is an overview of the main requirements needed to start a Saudi work visa, but not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n