Why Qatar

Thousands of Pakistanis already work for Qatari companies. Most are paid the wrong way.

Freelance platforms and direct bank transfers are quick, but they leave the person without a contract, insurance or pension, and leave your company exposed if the relationship is later treated as employment. RRI's Employer of Record (EOR) desk gives Qatari companies the compliant alternative: a Pakistani-law employment contract in RRI's name, payroll and statutory filings handled in Pakistan, and your team member working for you exactly as before.

Pakistan is two hours ahead of Doha, so the two offices share most of the working day. Typical roles we employ for clients in Qatar: estimators, planners and document controllers for contractors, procurement coordinators, accountants, IT support staff, customer-service agents and candidates selected for Qatar roles who are waiting for their work visa.

What RRI does

Every employer duty in Pakistan, handled.

How it works from Qatar

Signed in Doha or Al Wakrah. Employed in Lahore. Live in a week.

Tell us who and how much

Name, city in Pakistan, role and gross monthly salary. A fixed quote in QAR or USD comes back within one working day.

Sign the service agreement

A short agreement between your company and RRI covering fee, payment terms, IP, confidentiality and notice. Signed electronically.

We onboard the employee

Contract signed, FBR, EOBI and social security registration done, medical cover active. Five to seven working days.

Monthly cycle

Invoice on the 20th, funds by the 25th, salary on the 1st. Tax and contributions deposited; statement sent to you.

Ongoing HR

Leave approvals, increments, letters, insurance claims and, when needed, notice and final settlement.

Tax and invoicing for Qatar

What your finance team will ask.

QuestionAnswer
Withholding on our payments to RRIQatar applies a 5% withholding on service fees paid to non-residents without a Qatari permanent establishment. Our agreement includes a gross-up clause and we provide the tax residency certificate needed to claim treaty relief from the General Tax Authority.
Treaty positionCovered by the Pakistan–Qatar double taxation agreement; RRI provides the supporting documents your adviser needs.
Permanent establishment in PakistanNone is created: RRI is an independent employer and the employee does not sign contracts in your name. The service agreement records this.
Invoice currencyQAR or USD. Rupee items (salary, contributions, gratuity) are converted at the bank rate on the invoice date and shown separately from RRI's fixed fee.
Employee's own taxPakistani income tax is withheld from salary and deposited by RRI; the employee receives an annual certificate.
Data protectionEmployment contract and service agreement carry confidentiality and data-handling terms aligned with Qatar's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law 13 of 2016).
Pricing

Actual cost in Pakistan plus one fixed fee.

Your invoice shows the employee's gross salary, employer EOBI and social security, a monthly gratuity provision and the medical premium at cost, then RRI's fixed management fee per employee. No percentage of salary, no hidden FX spread. A refundable deposit of one month's salary secures statutory end-of-service dues. Ask for a quote and you will have the exact monthly figure in QAR or USD within one working day.

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FAQ

Employer of Record in Pakistan: questions from Qatari employers.

Can a company in Qatar employ someone in Pakistan without a local entity?

Yes. Under an Employer of Record arrangement, RRI, a Pakistani business, becomes the legal employer of your Pakistan-based team member and you direct the work. No branch, subsidiary or Pakistani tax registration is needed on your side.

How is the fee taxed when paid from Qatar?

Qatar applies a 5% withholding on service fees paid to non-residents without a Qatari permanent establishment. Our agreement includes a gross-up clause and we provide the tax residency certificate needed to claim treaty relief from the General Tax Authority.

Which laws protect our data and intellectual property?

The employment contract is governed by Pakistani law and contains a present assignment of all work product to you, confidentiality and data-handling duties aligned with Qatar's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law 13 of 2016). Our service agreement with you mirrors those terms.

What does the employee receive?

A written Pakistani-law employment contract, salary paid in rupees on the first business day of the month, income tax withheld and deposited with the FBR, EOBI pension and social security registration, group medical insurance, 14 days' annual leave plus casual and sick leave, public holidays and gratuity of 30 days' pay per completed year.

How quickly can we start?

Five to seven working days from a signed service agreement. We issue the contract, complete tax and social security registration and activate medical cover; the first payroll runs in the first full month.

What time zone do they work?

Pakistan is two hours ahead of Doha, so the two offices share most of the working day. Most of our clients in Qatar agree a schedule in the employment contract so the overlap suits them.

Can RRI also find the person for us?

Yes. If you have not yet hired, our recruitment desk shortlists candidates in Pakistan within seven working days and the selected hire goes straight onto the EOR payroll.

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