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How to Hire Your First Employees in Saudi Arabia: GOSI, Qiwa and Nitaqat
What to register, when to pay, and how Nitaqat and the wage system affect a new employer.
- Register your company with GOSI before or on the day of your first hire, then register each employee within 30 days.
- GOSI contributions are due by the 15th of the following month, paid through SADAD.
- GOSI registration activates your Qiwa account, and Qiwa shows your Nitaqat status.
- Salaries are cross-checked against GOSI records through the Wage Protection System.