Consideration
RemotePass EOR in KSA
Traditional Setup (Own Entity in KSA)
Use Case Verdict
Time to Market
Days
Months (avg. 4-8)
RemotePass EOR is ideal for rapid market entry and agile expansion.
Cost & Investment
Predictable per-employee monthly fee (includes all services)
Significant upfront capital investment (registration, office, legal)
RemotePass EOR offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional setups.
Legal Entity Required
No, RemotePass acts as your employer of record
Yes, requires full business registration and commercial licenses
RemotePass EOR is best for avoiding the complexities of establishing a legal presence.
Compliance Burden
Fully managed by RemotePass (Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, visas)
Internal team responsible for all local labor laws and regulations
RemotePass EOR excels at minimizing legal and compliance risks, unlike traditional methods.
Local Expertise
Built-in, with expert guidance on KSA specifics
Requires hiring local HR/legal or extensive in-house research
RemotePass EOR provides immediate access to expert knowledge.
Global Expansion
Easy to replicate with a global employer of record solution
Requires repeating entity setup process for each new country
RemotePass EOR is the superior choice for a seamless global expansion strategy.
Operational Control
Full operational control over employees, legal aspects handled
Full legal and operational control
RemotePass EOR balances control with reduced administrative burden, making it a compelling alternative to traditional entity establishment.
An employer of record (EOR) is a third-party organization that legally employs your workforce in Saudi Arabia on your behalf. This means RemotePass handles all legal, HR, payroll, tax, and compliance responsibilities specific to KSA, allowing your company to hire in Saudi Arabia without needing a local legal entity.
As a global employer of record, RemotePass enables you to hire employees in Saudi Arabia and over 150 other countries. For KSA, we manage local employment contracts, handle payroll (including GOSI), ensure adherence to Saudi Labor Law, and provide visa sponsorship, simplifying your international expansion.
The EOR model offers significant benefits over a traditional employer of record (TOR) setup in KSA. EOR allows for faster market entry (days vs. months), avoids the high costs and complexities of entity setup, and fully offloads compliance risks associated with Saudi Labor Law and GOSI.
Yes, RemotePass automates the accurate calculation and management of GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance) contributions for your employees in Saudi Arabia, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
Absolutely. RemotePass provides full support for obtaining Saudi Arabian work visas and Iqama (residency permits) for your international hires, streamlining the relocation process.
Yes, RemotePass is a scalable employer of record solution designed to cater to businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, offering flexible and compliant hiring solutions that grow with your company in Saudi Arabia.
RemotePass' in-country experts are constantly updated on Saudi Labor Law. We ensure all employment contracts, working conditions, payroll processes, and termination procedures adhere strictly to KSA regulations.
Yes, our integrated platform allows you to manage various HR functions, including time-off requests, expense reimbursements, and approval workflows for your employees in Saudi Arabia.
RemotePass automates the accurate calculation and processing of end-of-service awards and gratuity payments in line with Saudi Labor Law, simplifying the final settlement process for employees in KSA.
We encourage you to book a demo to see firsthand how RemotePass, your trusted employer of record, can simplify your hiring, payroll, and HR processes in Saudi Arabia, ensuring full compliance and efficiency.