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Employer of Record Kuwait

Last updated: July 6, 2025

Capital City

Canberra

Languages

English

Currency

Australian dollar ($, AUD)

Population Size

25,771,300

Employer Taxes

18.45%

Employee Costs

2%

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

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Expanding to Kuwait? EOR (Employer of Record) Services Help You Hire Globally, Pay Locally, and Expand Effortlessly

We are us your Employer of Record in Kuwait. Ready for international growth with a business or projects in KuwaitEmployer of Record services by INS Global offer a seamless approach to recruiting and managing employees without local entity setup. Experience a reliable solution for overseeing local talent, facilitating entry into new markets in just a week. 

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Why Choose an Employer of Record in Kuwait Over Company Incorporation?

Why Choose an Employer of Record  in Kuwait Over Company Incorporation? Opting for Employer of Record services in Kuwait streamlines the expansion process, enabling you to expand in less than a week.  

Collaborating with a Kuwaiti Employer of Record saves time on growing your business abroad, lowers expansion costs, ensures local compliance, and allows you to focus on growing your business. 

PEO/EOR vs Company Incorporation

The Advantage in Figures

PEO/EOR

Company Incorporation

Price

80% Less Expensive

Market Entry

2-5 Days

6 Months

Employee Turnover
Decrease by 14%
Recommendation
98% of the Current PEO Clients
Administrative Fees
Saves an Average of $450
Costly Payroll and Compliance Fines
Help Avoid
Company Growth Rate
7 – 9%
ROI
27%
Closed During Pandemic
-58%
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The Advantages of Using an Employer of Record or Professional Employer Organization in Kuwait

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Legal Compliance Assurance

Opt for an Employer of Record (EOR) service well-versed in Kuwait’s regulatory landscape for effective recruitment and supervision of an international workforceensuring meticulous legal compliance. This proactive approach shields against potential fines with support tailored explicitly to Kuwait’s regulations. 

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Lower Expansion Costs

Collaborate with an Employer of Record in Kuwait to propel global growth and significantly reduce typical expenses associated with expansion. Scale your operations without the need to establish a new entity in Kuwait, offering a unique advantage within the Kuwaiti context. 

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Focus on Growing Your Company

An Employer of Record in Kuwait assumes all HR-related responsibilities, streamlining your operations and granting you the freedom to focus solely on the international goals of your business, aligning seamlessly with Kuwait’s business environment. 

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Expand Effortlessly

Creating a new company in Kuwait can be time-consuming, ranging from 4 to 12 months in some cases. In contrast, teaming up with a local Employer of Record expedites the expansion process, allowing entry into the Kuwaiti market in as little as a week without the liability of company incorporation, ensuring a swift and efficient entry point. 

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Manage Your HR Online

INS Global provides an efficient means to manage your diverse, global workforce online through a state-of-the-art digital platform. Utilize our advanced cloud-based HR system to easily oversee all your employees and their needs remotely, tailored to fit Kuwait’s digital landscape. 

How Does an Employer of Record In Kuwait Work?

INS Global’s Employer of Record in Kuwait facilitates your company’s expansion abroad in just 4 simple steps tailored to the Kuwaiti business environment.  

1

We meet with you to collaborate with your business to create a tailored expansion plan. 

2

Our organization provides the legal entity needed to hire and manage staff immediately, ensuring compliance with Kuwait’s legal requirements. 

3

We handle HR-related tasks during the transition, such as hiring, contract management, and payroll management, ensuring local compliance in Kuwait with minimal disruption to your workflow. 

4

You and your employees focus on business goals while we take care of HR and legal compliance, delivering a seamless integration into Kuwait’s business landscape. 

What is the Difference between PEO and Employer of Record Services in Kuwait?

In Kuwait, PEO (Professional Employer Organization) solutions handle various Human Resources tasks by acting as a strategic HR partner. On the other hand, an EOR (Employer of Record) in Kuwait has the legal authority to hire and manage employees on your behalf, streamlining the process from start to finish per the country’s regulations.  

INS Global offers both choices for the best range of strategic options, ensuring that whether you need an Employer of Record or PEO in Kuwait, you have the support you need to expand fearlessly.   

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Labor Law in Kuwait

Employment Contracts in Kuwait

  • Professional employment in Kuwait starts with a letter of employment. 
  • In most cases, employers can include a probation period that cannot extend more than 100 days from the start of employment. 
  • An employment contract should specify and describe the employee’s role in detail. 
  • An employer can end the contract early if the employee violates the conditions of their employment contract. 
  • Employees who wish to resign need to inform their employer and serve a notice period of 3 months.  
  • When an employer gives an employee notice, the employee is entitled to a day off per week to look for another job.  
  • Severance pay is required and is set at 15 days’ compensation for each year of service if the employee has been with the company for less than 5 years. This increases to 30 days compensation per year of service after 5 years. 

Working Hours in Kuwait

  • The working week in Kuwait runs from Sunday to Thursday. 
  • Full-time employees generally work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. 
  • Employees are not allowed to work more than 40 hours per week without receiving overtime pay. 
  • Employees are entitled to a higher hourly rate for overtime. This is 125% of the normal rate per hour. 

Types Of Leave

Annual Leave in Kuwait

  • Kuwait has 14 official national holidays. 
  • Employees are entitled to 30 days of paid annual leave every year.  

Sick Leave in Kuwait

  • When an employee is unable to attend work due to illness, they need to get a doctor’s note and present it to HR as soon as possible.  
  • Employees are entitled to up to 15 days of fully paid sick leave. The following 10 days are at 75% pay, and the next 10 days are at 50% pay. 

 

Maternity / Paternity Leave in Kuwait

  • According to Kuwaiti law, female employees are entitled to 30 days of maternity leave before the expected due date and 40 days after 
  • Pregnant women are also entitled to take 100 days of leave after the maternity leave but are not entitled to pay. 
  • There is no required paternity leave in Kuwait. 

Tax Laws in Kuwait

  • Employers in Kuwait are responsible for withholding all taxes and social contributions. 
  • Employers contribute the equivalent of 11.5% of their employees’ salaries to their social security fund, while employees contribute 10.5%. 
  • The corporate income tax rate is set at 15% for both local and foreign companies. 
  • There is no personal income tax in Kuwait. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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While setting up a local entity is an option, collaborating with a local Employer of Record proves more efficient in Kuwait. Employer of Record services leverage local expertise, facilitating hiring and staff management on your behalf. 

An Employer of Record in Kuwait manages various HR tasks, including payroll, tax compliance, employment contracts, and social security contributions, ensuring comprehensive compliance for your entire workforce. 

Establishing a new company abroad can take anywhere from a few months to a year in some cases. Instead, with INS Global’s Employer of Record services, you can hire employees and expand to a new market in as little as a week. 

Employer of Record service costs are directly linked to your employee’s salary, calculated as a percentage and covering all HR functions for compliant employment in Kuwait. 

Collaborating with an Employer of Record in Kuwait is a legal and efficient solution, simplifying your expansion plans while reducing costs. 

Salaries are typically processed monthly for full-time employees, while part-time workers may be paid weekly or bi-monthly. 

Recruitment in Kuwait varies in cost, but INS Global simplifies remote recruitment and staff management, reducing the expenses of managing an international workforce. 

Absolutely, a Kuwaiti Employer of Record can recruit and hire employees from all regions, facilitating quick expansion across the country. 

Modifications to employment contracts require mutual agreement. 

Yes, employers in Kuwait are responsible for withholding taxes and social contributions from employee salaries, including an employer’s contribution to each employee’s social security fund. 

INS Global tailors its services to your company’s needs, assisting with recruiting and hiring as many or as few employees as required for your expansion plans. 

Severance pay is required and is set at 15 days’ compensation for each year of service if the employee has been with the company for less than 5 years. This increases to 30 days compensation per year of service after 5 years. 

In Kuwait, employees can be hired for both in-person and remote opportunities, allowing for reduced overheads during international expansion. 

Certainly! Our local experts bring extensive experience in finding top staff worldwide by offering support in recruiting, hiring, and managing your workforce, regardless of your location. 

Kuwait observes 14 public holidays where employees are entitled to a paid day off. Working on these holidays usually involves a higher hourly rate. 

Employers must adhere to strict labor laws and regulations to avoid costly penalties and fines. Partnering with an experienced Employer of Record in Kuwait ensures compliance during your expansion. 

Yes! INS Global assists in recruiting and managing a diverse workforce, simplifying the hiring process of Kuwaiti citizens and foreigners. 

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A Global Employer of Record is an effective solutions for companies like yours that are looking to expand a workforce abroad effortlessly.

This approach allows you to outsource the international hiring process quickly and efficiency, providing access to a global talent pool while still managing payroll compliance in each  country.

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