Updated on: October 1, 2025
Currency
Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Employer Taxes
Employers pay around 3% for social insurance, but there are limited taxes.
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employee Taxes
N/A
Language
Arabic
Date Format
DD/MM/YYYY
Bahrain by the Numbers
Population
1.5 million
GDP
BHD 14 billion
Weekly Working Hours
Regular working hours are limited to 48 hours per week. For overtime hours worked, employees are entitled to a minimum pay premium of 125% during the day . During the month of Ramadan, the maximum working hours is 36 hours per week.
National Holidays
9
Hiring Difficulty Score
N/A
Weekly Working Hours
National Holidays
Leave
Employees are entitled to holiday, sick, maternity, and paternity leave, with specific durations and conditions varying based on local laws and company policies.
Employment Contracts
Employers are required to provide written employment contracts and policies that outline the terms and conditions of employment, including job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and workplace expectations, in compliance with applicable labor laws.
Types of Employment
Employees are the only recognized type of employment.
Employment Costs
IC Class Factors
Factors taken into account to derermine if IC can work compliantly eg. have own company license in Bahrain.
Labor Leasing
The placement of contingent or temporary workers at third party sites requires a labor leasing license.
Minimum Wage Requirements
As of 2024, there is no minimum wage requirement for private-sector employers in Bahrain. However, the minimum for Bahraini nationals employed by the government is set to be BHD 300 per month. In addition, the National Employment and Training Scheme sets the minimum wage for public employees depending on their education qualifications.
Medical Benefits
Employees are entitled to a total of 55 days of leave per year, which includes 15 days on full pay, 20 days on half pay, and 20 days without pay.
Probationary Periods
A worker may be employed under a probationary period if expressly provided for in the contract of employment, provided that is shall nto exceed 3 months.
Termination Notice
Employers must provide 30 days’ statutory notice for termination.
Severance
The End of Service (EOS) gratuity accrual is calculated as 15 days of pay for the first 3 years of service, followed by 30 days of pay for each subsequent year of service.
Pre-hire Checks
Government screening and security checks, in-country medical checks, and police clearance certificates are commonly required for employees, particularly for expatriates or individuals working in sensitive or high-security roles. These checks ensure the individual meets legal and security requirements and is fit for work.
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