Collections under parallel Bahrainisation
How many companies actually pay the parallel fee?
The situation
LMRA reports about 2,200 employers used the system up to October 2025, collecting about BD 7.88 million.
The law
- Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2016 as amended by Resolution No. 2 of 2019 (Parallel Bahrainisation): Employers below their Bahrainisation target can still get permits by paying BHD 500 (two years) or BHD 250 (one year) extra per permit
What it means for you
LMRA figures reported in January 2026 show about 2,200 employers used the system in the first ten months of 2025, collecting about BD 7.88 million. It is a common cost choice for growing firms, not a sign of wrongdoing.
What to do
- Benchmark your case.
- Decide.
- Plan.
- Review yearly.
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