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ARTICLE · 07 SEPTEMBER 2017

Payroll Practices In Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman each have their own laws, but many of their payroll regulations are similar.

United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
Stephanie Williams
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman each have their own laws, but many of their payroll regulations are similar.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states comprise the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. While each have their own laws, many of their payroll rules and regulations are similar. Here is an overview.

Income tax

Residents live tax-free in GCC member states. Individuals' tax situation is not assessed.

Visas

All expatriate workers (non-nationals with a work permit or residency visa) employed in GCC countries are required to have a labour card and to register with the Ministry of Labour.  All visas are linked to their employer or the Free Zone Authority, which becomes their sponsor. The visas of any dependents are also connected to the worker's visa.

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