What HR services does Emboard provide in Saudi Arabia?

Emboard delivers end-to-end HR services across Saudi Arabia, including recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), payroll processing, visa and Iqama support, employee mobilization, and Vision 2030 market entry setup. Every service is delivered through our digital platform with full compliance across Saudi government portals such as Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI, and Muqeem. You can choose a single service or combine several into one execution partnership tailored to your hiring and expansion plans in the Kingdom.

Can I use just one service, or do I need to purchase a package?

You can absolutely use a single service. Emboard's recruitment, EOR, payroll, visa support, and market entry offerings are all available individually, and our packages are simply pre-bundled combinations that fit the most common scenarios for companies operating in Saudi Arabia. You have full flexibility to pick exactly what your HR operation needs today and add more services later as your team in the Kingdom grows.

What if I already have a legal entity in Saudi Arabia?

If you already operate a Saudi legal entity, Emboard works directly with your existing structure and you do not need our Employer of Record (EOR) model. We plug into your current setup and deliver any combination of recruitment, payroll, visa and Iqama processing, GOSI registration, and compliance with Qiwa and Mudad. Your entity stays untouched while our HR experts and platform handle the execution and government portal coordination on your behalf.

Can I transition from my current HR provider to Emboard?

Yes, transitioning to Emboard is straightforward and we handle the full migration end to end. Our team coordinates with your current recruitment, payroll, or EOR provider to transfer employee records, contracts, GOSI and Muqeem data, and active visa cases without any disruption to your Saudi operations. You keep continuity for your employees while gaining a single digital platform and a dedicated execution partner across every HR function in the Kingdom.

Do I need to buy software separately to use Emboard's services?

No, platform access is fully included with every Emboard HR service at no additional cost. When you sign up for recruitment, EOR, payroll, visa support, or market entry, you automatically get the Emboard platform to track candidates, payroll runs, Iqama renewals, Qiwa and Mudad submissions, and onboarding status in real time. There is no separate software license, per-seat fee, or hidden subscription on top of the service fee.

What makes Emboard different from other HR service providers in Saudi Arabia?

Emboard combines expert HR consulting with a digital execution platform built for Saudi Arabia. Unlike traditional providers that rely on long email chains, spreadsheets, and phone calls, every recruitment, payroll, visa, and compliance task runs through our platform with full transparency. You get senior HR specialists who understand Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI, Muqeem, and Vision 2030 requirements, plus live dashboards so you always know exactly where each employee, candidate, and government submission stands.

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What It Costs to Hire an Expat Employee in Saudi Arabia

The salary is only part of the cost of employing an expat in Saudi Arabia. Planning for the other items early gives you a realistic budget.

Main cost items

Beyond the gross salary, employers usually budget for these items:

Work permit fee: SAR 9,600 per year
GOSI contribution for expat employees: 2% of the contributory wage
Medical insurance, which depends on the cover level you choose
Visa and iqama costs, which differ between a new visa and an iqama transfer

New visa or iqama transfer

Hiring someone already in the Kingdom through an iqama transfer usually has different costs and a shorter timeline than bringing a new employee from abroad.

Estimate your own numbers

Use the Emboard Expat Cost Calculator to estimate monthly and annual costs by visa type, nationality, insurance level and salary. For an exact quote, contact our team.

What It Costs to Hire an Expat Employee in Saudi Arabia

Main cost items

New visa or iqama transfer

Estimate your own numbers

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