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SPF for expatriate staff

Do we pay SPF for non-Omani employees?

The situation

Yes, the employer pays 1 percent maternity and 1 percent sick leave branches for non-Omanis.

The law

  • Social Protection Law, Royal Decree 52/2023 (non-Omani workers): Employer pays 1 percent maternity and 1 percent sick leave for non-Omanis; work injury for non-Omanis from 19 July 2028 per RD 60/2025

What it means for you

Employers pay 1 percent for maternity and 1 percent for sick leave branches for non-Omanis, about OMR 20 a month on OMR 1,000. Work injury cover for non-Omanis is due from 19 July 2028 under RD 60/2025. PwC shows a 3 percent total, so confirm the current figure with the SPF.

What to do

  1. Register expatriates.
  2. Pay 2 percent.
  3. Watch 2028 change.
  4. Reconcile.

We can do this for youSocial Protection Fund registration and monthly contributions: OMR 60

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