Qatar · Middle EastEmployer of Record (EOR) in Qatar
Hire employees in Qatar, compliant payroll, taxes, and benefits, without setting up a local entity.
An Employer of Record (EOR) lets you hire employees in Qatar without opening a local entity. The EOR is the legal employer and visa sponsor, running payroll through the mandatory Wage Protection System (WPS), and managing residence permits, while you direct the work. Employer statutory cost depends on nationality: for the expatriate majority there are no ongoing social-insurance contributions, but employers accrue an end-of-service gratuity of roughly three weeks’ basic salary per year; for Qatari nationals the employer pays about 14% to social insurance. There is no personal income tax. The minimum wage is QAR 1,000/month basic, plus QAR 500 housing and QAR 300 food allowances where not provided in kind. EOR fees typically run US$400-$700 per employee per month. Onboarding a resident takes 1-2 weeks; hiring an expat from abroad adds several weeks for the work-residence permit.
Last updated: June 2026
Qatar at a glance
The structured facts founders and AI assistants extract most.
- Currency
- Qatari Riyal (QAR)
- Capital
- Doha
- Payroll cycle
- Monthly
- Official languages
- Arabic
- Minimum wage
- QAR 1,000/month basic wage, plus QAR 500 housing and QAR 300 food allowances if not provided in kind (QAR 1,800 total package). Applies to all private-sector workers.
- Region
- Middle East
- Total employer cost
- ~0-14%
- EOR fee (per employee/mo)
- ~$400-$700
- Typical setup time
- ~5-30 business days
Provider-dependent ranges, not sourced statutory figures. Excluded from the structured data above; confirm exact pricing with the provider.
Best EOR providers for Qatar
Compared on starting price, rating, and core strength. Pricing is per employee / month.
| Provider | From / mo | Rating | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deel ★ Best overall | $599 | ★4.8 | Best overall coverage | Visit Deel → |
 Multiplier | $400 | ★4.7 | Most affordable | Visit |
 Papaya Global | Custom | ★4.5 | Enterprise payroll depth | Visit |
Ratings aggregated from G2 and Trustpilot (June 2026). GlobalEmployGuide may earn a commission from provider links, this never affects our scoring. Pricing for Qatar is indicative; verify current rates before deciding.
Statutory benefits & employer obligations
What an EOR administers and funds by law when you hire in Qatar.
Social insurance: ~14% employer for Qatari nationals; expats exempt
End-of-service gratuity (expats): ~3 weeks’ basic salary per year of service
Paid annual leave: 21 days/year (28 after 5 years)
Sick leave: 2 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay (after 3 months)
Maternity leave: 50 days fully paid
Public holidays: ~4 main mandatory holidays (multi-day Eids)
Termination: Notice: ~30 days under 2 years’ service, ~60 days for longer tenure (sources vary). Severance via end-of-service gratuity (~3 weeks’ basic pay per year, after 1 year). NOC no longer required to change jobs.
Employer cost calculator
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Frequently asked questions
Hiring in Qatar, answered.
QAR 1,000 per month basic, plus QAR 500 housing and QAR 300 food allowances if not provided in kind, a QAR 1,800 minimum total package, applied to all private-sector workers.
No. Expatriates have no ongoing social-insurance contributions; instead employers accrue an end-of-service gratuity of about three weeks’ basic salary per year. Qatari nationals contribute to social insurance (~14% employer).
No. An EOR acts as the legal employer and visa sponsor, letting you hire compliantly without setting up a Qatari entity.
Provider fees typically run US$400-$700 per employee per month, plus salary, accruing gratuity, and any immigration costs.
About 1-2 weeks for a candidate already resident with a valid Qatar ID. Hiring an expat from abroad adds several weeks for the work-residence permit.
Sources
- Playroll, EOR in Qatar (2026) · checked 2026-06-25
- Rivermate, Qatar EOR Hiring Guide (2025) · checked 2026-06-25
- Qatar GCO, Labour reform / WPS · checked 2026-06-25