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Staffenza is your employer of record in Saudi Arabia. Your new hire is employed through our licensed employment partners, with payroll, visa, contract and end-of-service handled for you. You direct the daily work. The fee is AED 899 per employee per month, plus government costs at actual cost.
Companies hiring in Saudi Arabia use Staffenza when they want staff on the ground before setting up a local entity. We employ your chosen person, issue a compliant contract, run monthly payroll and manage visa and residency steps. You keep control of their work, goals and tools.
Staffenza provides employer of record services in Saudi Arabia for tech and business roles. We employ your hire through licensed employment partners, so you can start working together without forming a local company.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development sets the end-of-service award. It is half a month's wage per year for the first five years, then a full month's wage per year. Staffenza keeps payroll, contracts and end-of-service records in line with these rules.
An Employer of Record (EOR) becomes the legal employer of your staff in Saudi Arabia. You choose the person and direct their work. The EOR carries the employment obligations under Saudi law.
| Staffenza handles | You handle |
|---|---|
| Employment contract on Qiwa under the Saudi Labour Law | Choosing the candidate |
| Work visa, Iqama and work permit | Daily tasks, goals and performance |
| GOSI registration and monthly contributions | Approving salary, leave and expenses |
| Monthly payroll under Saudi wage protection rules | Equipment and system access |
| Health insurance, end-of-service and exit paperwork | Telling us about changes to the role |
| Employer of Record | Your own Saudi entity | Remote staff augmentation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where the person works | In Saudi Arabia | In Saudi Arabia | Outside Saudi Arabia, usually India |
| Who employs them | Staffenza | Your company | Staffenza, outside Saudi Arabia |
| Commercial registration needed | No | Yes | No |
| Iqama needed | Yes, sponsored by Staffenza | Yes, sponsored by you | No |
| Staffenza fee | AED 899 per employee per month, plus government costs | Not applicable | USD 225 a month on top of salary |
| Best for | A few local hires, market entry or project staff | Large, long-term Saudi teams | Engineering capacity at lower cost |
Need a permanent hire on your own payroll instead? Our IT recruitment service costs 15–20% of the first-year package, with a 3-month replacement guarantee.
Staffenza charges AED 899 per employee per month, on top of the salary. Government costs are billed at actual cost, with no mark-up.
Compare the cost with remote staffing and direct hire using our hiring cost calculator.
Amendments to the Saudi Labour Law took effect in February 2025. Key rules for private-sector employees include:
Saudi companies must meet Nitaqat targets and profession quotas. Our Saudization guide explains the 2026 rates for IT, engineering and other roles.
If you only need engineering capacity and the person does not need to be in Saudi Arabia, remote staff augmentation usually costs less. India is 2.5 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia.
Employer of record in Saudi Arabia from AED 899 per employee per month. Staffenza runs payroll, visas, contracts and labour compliance.
Ready to hire Employer of Record Saudi Arabia? Tell us the role, experience level, and budget you have in mind. We’ll match you with vetted candidates.
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An employer of record legally employs staff on your behalf. In Saudi Arabia, Staffenza employs your hire through licensed partners, runs payroll and handles contracts and visas, while you direct the daily work.
Staffenza charges AED 899 per employee per month on top of salary. Government costs, such as visa and permit fees, are charged at actual cost. Your quote lists every item.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development sets the end-of-service award. It is half a month’s wage per year for the first five years, then one month’s wage per year. The cost is built into your monthly invoice.
Yes. That is the main reason to use an employer of record. Staffenza becomes the legal employer in Saudi Arabia, so you can hire before or instead of setting up an entity.
Yes. We can recruit the person first through our direct hire service, at 15–20% of the first-year total package, and then employ them through EOR.
