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Hiring in Kuwait offers access to a skilled workforce with expertise in various industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector.
The Kuwaiti work culture prioritizes relationships and personal connections, emphasizing trust and rapport in business interactions
Kuwait's stable economy and favorable business environment, with low taxes and regulations, attract investors seeking growth opportunities.
Expatriate workers in Kuwait often receive benefits such as housing allowances, health insurance, and annual flights to their home country as part of their employment packages.
Employing individuals in Kuwait requires adherence to specific hiring formalities due to unique characteristics in the labor market. Businesses should consider the following when crafting employment contracts:
In Kuwait, an employee’s probation period can be no longer than 100 days.
The working week in Kuwait varies between 40 and 48 hours, depending on the company’s policy. The work week typically runs from Sunday to Thursday with Friday and Saturday as rest days.
Overtime in Kuwait adheres to the regulations outlined in Articles 66, 67, and 68 of the Kuwait Labor Law. The permissible limit for overtime work is set at a maximum of 2 hours per day, limited to three days per week or 90 days annually.
Kuwait does not have a national minimum wage law that applies to all workers. Instead, wages are typically determined through collective agreements, industry standards, or individual contracts. However, certain sectors, such as domestic workers, may have specific wage regulations enforced by the government.
13th month salary is not a staturory requirement in Kuwait.
There is no personal income tax in Kuwait.
In Kuwait, there is a social security system that provides pensions to Kuwaiti citizens, including retired individuals and their dependents. Additionally, Kuwaiti nationals may have access to private pension schemes offered by various institutions.
The tax-related information provided in this guide is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Reach out to our dedicated team for insights on remote hiring in Kuwait tailored to your needs.
In Kuwait, termination of employment must be justified by a fair reason and conducted through a fair process. An employee may be terminated for one of the following reasons:
In Kuwait, there is a requirement for three months’ notice to be provided by both the employer and the employee.
In Kuwait, severance pay is contingent on the employee's length of service. Employees paid monthly are entitled to 15 days' pay for each year of employment during the first five years of service. This increases to one month's pay per year of service thereafter, up to a maximum of 1.5 times the annual salary.
Kuwait has 8 mandatory national holidays in a year.
In Kuwait, mandatory benefits for employees typically include:
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