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Bahrain

Bahrain

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Bahrain

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalManama
CurrencyBahraini Dinar
LanguagesArabic, English
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$29,064.15
Employer Tax12%
CapitalManama
CurrencyBahraini Dinar
LanguagesArabic, English
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$29,064.15
Employer Tax12%

Talent Landscape Analysis

Bahrain comprises a group of 33 Islands in the Persian Gulf. It boasts a strategic location in the Persian Gulf through which most of the Western Petroleum must transit to reach open waters. Oil and Gas, Aluminum, Banking, Insurance, and Tourism are the dominant industries in Bahrain.

Major economic Cities

Manama, Riffa, Muharraqq, Hamad Town, A’ali

Skills in demand

Surgeon/Doctor, Lawyer, Professor, Pilot, Bank Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Marketing Director

Bahrain map

Salary Data

Some common jobs in Bahrain with average annual salaries are mentioned below:

Employing in Bahrain

Onboarding employees in Bahrain will require employers to have knowledge of employment laws, statutory regulations, benefits, leaves, and allowances. This section will have the necessary information on the items previously mentioned.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

The employment contract must be written in Arabic and must have two copies – One for the employer and one for the employee. A translated copy must be attached if the contract is written in another language. The contract must contain the following details:

  • Employers’ name, company address, and trade registration number.
  • Employees’ names, birth dates, nationality, occupation, qualifications, residential addresses, and personal identification documents.
  • Nature, type, and duration of job contract.
  • Wage, mode of payment, and benefits.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation period for Bharanian employees does not exceed 3 months. A probationary period can be increased to 6 months in certain types of jobs.

 

13th Month Pay

 

Not mandatory

 

Employee Benefits

 

  • Annual Leave

  • Maternity Leave

  • Paternity Leave

Employee Contract

Basic

 

The employment contract must be written in Arabic and must have two copies – One for the employer and one for the employee. A translated copy must be attached if the contract is written in another language. The contract must contain the following details:

  • Employers’ name, company address, and trade registration number.
  • Employees’ names, birth dates, nationality, occupation, qualifications, residential addresses, and personal identification documents.
  • Nature, type, and duration of job contract.
  • Wage, mode of payment, and benefits.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation period for Bharanian employees does not exceed 3 months. A probationary period can be increased to 6 months in certain types of jobs.

 

13th Month Pay

 

Not mandatory

 

Employee Benefits

 

  • Annual Leave

  • Maternity Leave

  • Paternity Leave

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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