🇶🇦Employer of Record — Qatar
Employer of Record
in Qatar
Deploy workforce across Qatar through our fully licensed, in-country entity. No setup. Full compliance from day one.
Overview
Country Snapshot
Population
~2.8 million
Capital
Doha
Currency
QAR
Language
Arabic (English widely used)
Expatriates: ~88%
Qatari Nationals: ~12%
The State of Qatar is a sovereign emirate, with its capital, Doha, serving as the nation’s primary commercial and financial hub. While governed by a central authority, Qatar offers several distinct economic jurisdictions with their own independent regulatory and employment regimes, including the prominent Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA).
Hiring & Compliance
Direct Employment. Full In-Country Control.
MasdarEOR is a fully licensed, in-country Employer of Record (EOR) provider in Qatar. We manage all employment obligations on behalf of clients — ensuring full compliance with local labor and immigration laws.
A valid Qatari commercial registration (trade license) is required to directly sponsor employees
Expatriates must be sponsored under a registered Qatari entity
Non-compliance with sponsorship and labor laws may result in fines, bans, or deportation
Licensed in
Qatar — MoL
Why Use an EOR in Qatar?
- Companies without a legal entity in Qatar
- Businesses facing limitations with visa quota availability
- Organizations that prefer to outsource local hiring, payroll, and compliance management
- Companies seeking to meet Qatarization obligations without direct headcount
MasdarEOR can legally employ both expatriates and Qatari nationals on our license, giving clients immediate access to workforce deployment without establishing a local entity.
Qatarization Support
Qatarization Quotas & Support
The State of Qatar encourages private sector companies, with specific mandates in certain industries (such as energy and finance), to hire a minimum number of Qatari nationals under its Qatarization policy.
Quota requirements primarily vary by industry sector, company size, and specific government regulations
Penalties apply for non-compliance within these regulated sectors
01
Employing eligible Qatari candidates on our EOR platform
02
Full Ministry of Labour (MoL) registration and pension compliance through GRSIA
03
Local talent sourcing and quota tracking support
Not sure about visa pathways or timelines?
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Employment Contracts
Contract Structure
| Language | Arabic & English (Arabic prevails in disputes) |
| Currency | QAR |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term (≤ 5 years, renewable) |
| Must Define | Job title, start date, salary & allowances, probation, termination terms |
Job titles are subject to availability in Qatar systems and tied to academic qualifications and Qatarization policies. Not all titles are available and changes can occur without prior notice.
Working Hours & Public Holidays
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
8 hrs/day · 48 hrs/week
Sunday to Thursday
Ramadan
6 hrs/day · 36 hrs/week
For all employees
Regular Overtime
125% hourly wage
Standard overtime rate
Night/Weekend/Holiday
150% hourly wage
Enhanced overtime rate
Paid Public Holidays
Hijri New Year
National Sports Day
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Adha
Qatar National Day
Time Off
Leave Entitlements
| Leave Type | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 30 calendar days (after 1 year), pro-rated in first year |
| Sick Leave | First 2 weeks: full pay, Next 4 weeks: 50% pay, Next 6 weeks: Unpaid |
| Maternity Leave | 50 days paid (pre & post natal combined) |
| Parental Leave | No statutory requirement. |
| Hajj Leave | 21 days paid Hajj leave, for Muslim employees with ≥2 years of service |
Employment Lifecycle
Probation & Termination
Probation Period
Duration
Up to 6 months
Employer Termination
3 days' written notice
Employee Resignation (staying)
30 days' notice
Employee Resignation (leaving)
30 days (max 2 months)
End of Service Gratuity
Eligibility
After completion of service
Calculation
Per Qatar labor law
Post-Probation Notice
As per contract
Payroll Compliance
Payroll Structure
| Currency | QAR only |
| WPS | Mandatory for all salaries |
| Payslips | Issued monthly |
| Frequency | Monthly salary cycle |
| Income Tax | None |
| Repatriation | Mandated by law, unless employee transfers employment |
Need help with payroll structure or compliance?
Every deployment is different. Book a free consultation to get tailored advice on costs, timelines, and the best route for your team.
Health Insurance
Insurance Requirements
Health insurance is mandatory under Qatar law for all employees. MasdarEOR ensures compliant coverage is provided as part of every employment engagement.
All employees are enrolled in compliant health insurance plans meeting Qatar's regulatory standards.
Why MasdarEOR
Not a Reseller. Not an Aggregator.
Direct Infrastructure.
In-house visa, PRO, HR, legal and payroll infrastructure across Qatari jurisdictions
End-to-end onboarding, documentation, payroll, and offboarding
Qatarization quota solutions via direct EOR employment of nationals
No hidden third-party costs — all services managed by Masdar directly