💼 Expat Levy Calculator
ℹ️ Important Information
Expat Levy System:
- Current Fee: SAR 800 monthly per expat employee
- Payment Method: Through Muqeem or Qiwa platform
- Exemptions: Available for Green and Platinum Nitaqat companies
- Late Penalties: Up to SAR 100 per day of delay
Nitaqat Categories:
- Red - No exemptions
- Yellow - No exemptions
- Green - Partial exemption available
- Platinum - Full exemption available
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Estimate Your Expat Levy Costs in Saudi Arabia
The expat levy is a monthly government fee that private-sector employers in Saudi Arabia pay for each non-Saudi worker on their establishment. This calculator helps business owners, HR teams, and finance staff project that recurring cost across an entire workforce so they can budget accurately and plan hiring decisions with a clear view of the numbers.
Enter how many expatriate employees you sponsor and the per-worker monthly rate, and the tool multiplies it out to show your monthly and annual obligation. Seeing the yearly figure at a glance makes it much easier to weigh staffing levels, compare scenarios, and understand how each additional hire affects your payroll burden.
Why Saudization Matters
Levy rates and exemptions are tied to an establishment Saudization ratio, the share of Saudi nationals in your headcount under the Nitaqat program. Raising that ratio can reduce fees and improve your category standing, so the calculator also helps you see the impact of adding local hires. Use the figures here for planning, then confirm the current official rates and any exemptions with the relevant Saudi authorities before finalizing your budget, since policies are periodically updated.