Feb 1, 2023 1 min read

Qatar – Change in Social Security Contribution Rates for GCC nationals

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The General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) of Qatar has announced changes in the Social Security and Pension Law with updated contribution rates applicable to private sector employees in Qatar, effective from 3 January 2023. The updated employee and employer rates with a comparison to the previous period rates along with the basis of calculation have been summarized below:

CategoryDetails
Applicable SystemQatar Social Insurance System
AuthorityGeneral Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA / Daman)
Legal FrameworkQatar Social Insurance Law (updated 2024)
Who is CoveredQatari nationals working in government & eligible private sector
Contribution – Employee~5% of salary
Contribution – Employer~10% of salary
Total Contribution~15%
Salary BasisBasic salary + allowances (subject to contribution cap)
Where Contributions Are PaidQatar (to GRSIA)
Handled ByEmployer in Qatar
Benefits CoveredOld age pension, disability pension, death (survivor pension)
Unemployment Insurance❌ Not included in pension system
Retirement EligibilityBased on age + minimum contribution years (updated in 2024 law)
Portability (within GCC)✅ Yes (via GCC extension system)

* Please note that the Housing Allowance amount shall be restricted to QAR 6,000 per month for the calculation of employer contribution. The amount in excess of the capping limit mentioned above shall be borne by the employee.

Please contact your Mercans’ services delivery team for any additional information regarding the implications of the above change

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