Dec 18, 2023 1 min read

The Kingdom of Bahrain – Social Security Contribution Rate

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Due to implementation of Law No. (14) of 2022, the Bahraini employer social security contribution rate will be increased by 1% effective from 1 January 2024.

The Bahraini employee social security contribution rate and unemployment insurance rate will remain unchanged at 7% and 1% respectively.

Below is the table explaining the contribution rate change:

YEAREMPLOYER'S SHAREEMPLOYEE'S SHAREEMPLOYEE'S UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SHARETOTAL
Jan-2315%7%1%23%
Jan-2416%7%1%24%

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

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