Saudization is an important part of operating in the Kingdom and is applicable to all companies. It is the nationalization scheme the government introduced to increase the participation of Saudi nationals in the private sector workforce.

Compliance is an important part of business in Saudi Arabia; from company set up to payroll to visas. When businesses move or individuals visit the Kingdom, there are legal requirements that must be followed when acquiring a visa. Visa compliance encompasses choosing the right visa for your purpose of visit, ensuring you follow the restrictions
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The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD), requires expatriates working in accounting and finance jobs to register their membership for the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA), starting on the 31st of August 2019.

Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest oil producer and exporter and controls the world’s second largest hydrocarbon reserve. It's the only Arab country to be a part of the G20 countries, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and OPEC. The country’s global standing has created substantial business opportunities and has become a preferred destination for many
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The outsourcing industry is rapidly growing in Saudi Arabia and has fundamentally changed how businesses operate. Companies prefer to outsource non-core tasks and focus on their core competencies. This approach is useful and helps companies grow, however, to get the most out of outsourcing, companies need to consider how it can be used strategically rather
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The Ministry of Labour recently introduced the Contracts Authentication service which will require employers to upload all their employee contracts onto the portal and have employees verify them. The service will be applied to companies in phases and is mandatory - employees of companies that do not register their contract are permitted to transfer employer
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Earlier this year, the Ministry of Labour introduced the Qiwa portal to improve the current government e-services offered to employees. Since then, the portal has been updated to enhance the service quality and user experience. 

Outsourcing and shared services have evolved from a cost-efficiency model to an innovative value-creation model. This has opened doors to creative ways for organizations to thrive in the market despite legalities, regulations, mergers, acquisitions, scaling, and growth.