Kuwait is a small nation with abundant natural resources and a huge population of expats. It is an excellent place to do business, but knowing how to establish or expand your existing business, the payroll process in Kuwait is considered one of the hurdles of operating beyond the nation.
For more than 24 years, HLB HAMT has served clients throughout the GCC, the Middle East, and Africa. HLB HAMT has a long history of servicing clients in a variety of sectors. We combine our extensive experience with cutting-edge technology to offer you payroll services in Kuwait that are both reasonable and simple to understand. Our experts are based regionally and are familiar with all aspects of payroll processing for clients all around the world.
Payroll Services in Kuwait
Payroll process in Kuwait is a crucial aspect of managing the finances of businesses and organizations. With a rich culture and a rapidly growing economy, Kuwait offers ample opportunities for employees and employers alike. The process of payroll involves calculating the salaries and benefits of employees, ensuring compliance with labour laws and tax regulations, and providing timely and accurate payments to employees. Understanding the nuances of payroll in Kuwait is essential for any company or individual operating in the country.
Payroll Services in Kuwait: Our unique Features
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has become a more appealing option for businesses than it has ever been due to a major governmental structure that makes the kingdom more accessible to world trade. Payroll, benefit administration, and remuneration are all common tasks for businesses looking to expand in Saudi Arabia.
- KSA Wage protection system(WPS)
- GOSI Calculation& portal management
- Mudad platform handling
- Gratuity Accrual management
- End of service calculation
- Off cycle payroll
- Setting payroll policies at the company, entity
- Leave Mnagement
- Unlimited number of personal, postional and payroll masters
- Multi-currency
- Custom defined daily rate policy
- Management of employee loans & Advances
- Management of air tickets/leave passage
- Payroll JV GL Integration
- Suspensions, salary hold/release
- Integration of webservice
- Overtime Management
Kuwait payroll Regulations, Procedures, and Practices.
Social Contribution
For Kuwaiti Nationals employees, social contributions are payable monthly by both the employer and employee. The employer’s contribution is 11% and the employee’s contribution is 10.5% of the monthly salary up to a ceiling of 2750 Kuwait Dinars per month
Types of statutory leaves in Kuwait
Annual Leave
- 30 calendar days per year
Sick Leave
- 75 Days Sick leave in a year
- First Fifteen Days – Full Pay
- Next 10 Days- three-quarters of the pay
- Next 10 Days- Half pay
- Next 10 Days- quarters of the pay
- Next 30 Days- Without Pay
- 75 Days Sick leave in a year
Maternity leave – 70 Days
Hajj Leave -21 Days
Compassionate Leave – 3 Days
Iddah Leave – 130 days
Please read our article on Kuwait leave policy here for a comprehensive understanding
End of Service Gratuity
The end-of-service Gratuity is a monetary payment eligible to an employee as a lump sum at the time of resignation/termination/end of contract.
Gratuity calculation is accrued against the last drawn salary on the following basis.
- 15 days salary per year for the first five years
- One-month salary per year from sixth year onwards.
For a comprehensive understanding of Kuwait gratuity accrual and settlement, please refer to our article.
Tax and other statutory deductions:
Payroll is not subject to income tax, and hence there are no mandated tax deductions. Kuwait nationals are subject to mandatory social insurance contributions
Working Hours and Overtime
The maximum number of working hours is eight hours a day and 48 hours in a week. During the month of Ramadan, it is six hours per day employees.
A worker on overtime hours is entitled to a 25% pay over his original remuneration. A worker working on his weekend rest day is entitled to a 50% pay over his original remuneration. Workers working over a national holiday are entitled to 100% pay over their original remuneration
Frequency of Salary Payment
As per Kuwait labour law, employees shall be paid as follows;
- Employees hired on monthly pay should be paid wages at least once in a month.
- Other types of workers shall be paid at least once every two weeks.
End of Service Benefits
The employee is eligible for the following post-employment perks.
- Un processed Salary
- End of service Gratuity
- Air ticket for repatriation
- If applicable, pay for the notice period.
- Any unused leave (Vacation).
- Any other unpaid payments or deductions
- Any other benefits or compensation mentioned in Employment Contract
In order to get a detailed understanding about the payroll process in Kuwait, please refer to our article