Find work in Saudi Arabia
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — 36 million people, Saudi Riyal (SAR), Arabic. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Riyadh
Population
36 million
GDP / capita
$27,600
Currency
SAR
Saudi Riyal
Time zone
UTC+3 (AST)
Working in Saudi Arabia: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
48 hours (40 during Ramadan for Muslims)
Annual leave
4 public holidays
21 days (30 after 5 years)
Maternity leave
10 weeks (4 before + 6 after) at full pay
Paternity leave
3 days
Notice period
60 days (indefinite contracts) or as per contract (fixed-term)
Severance
End of service benefit: 15 days per year (first 5 years) + 30 days per year thereafter.
Overtime rules
150% of hourly rate for overtime. Friday is the weekly rest day.
Probation period
90 days (extendable to 180 by agreement)
Tax landscape in Saudi Arabia
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Hijri calendar or Gregorian.
- Income tax
- 0% (no personal income tax for residents)
- Corporate tax
- 20% (foreign-owned); zakat (2.5%) for Saudi-owned
- Social contributions
- GOSI: 2% employee + 12% employer (Saudi nationals). 2% employer only for non-Saudis.
- VAT / GST
- 15% (tripled from 5% in 2020)
Treaty network
Over 40 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Saudi Arabia
SARIE (Saudi Arabian Riyal Interbank Express) is the RTGS system. SAR is pegged to USD. STC Pay and mada (debit) are widely used domestically.
Bank transfer (SARIE)
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
SAR
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Saudi Arabia
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Saudi Arabia.
Worker classification
Saudi Labour Law governs. Freelance permit (work permit for self-employment) introduced under Vision 2030.
Data protection
Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL, effective September 2023). SDAIA (Saudi Data and AI Authority) initially oversees.
Right to work
All foreign workers require employer-sponsored work visa (iqama). Kafala (sponsorship) system being reformed under Vision 2030.
Non-compete enforceability
Enforceable under Saudi Labour Law. Must be reasonable in time, place, and type of work.
Collective bargaining
Trade unions are not permitted. Labour disputes handled by Labour Courts.
Working culture in Saudi Arabia
Business culture
Hierarchical and relationship-driven. Personal trust precedes business deals. Arabic hospitality (coffee, dates) is important. Gender dynamics in the workplace are evolving rapidly under Vision 2030.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, launched in 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aims to diversify the economy away from oil dependence. The plan includes NEOM (a $500B future city), entertainment liberalisation, tourism expansion (Red Sea Project), and Saudization of the workforce. This transformation is creating enormous demand for skilled workers across sectors.
At a glance
- Official name
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Languages
- Arabic
- Time zones
- UTC+3 (AST)
- Data region
- Middle East & Africa
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