MHRSD Services in
Saudi Arabia

Strategic workforce management, from establishment file opening and visa issuance to Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance.

Open Labor File

Human capital is the engine of your Saudi expansion. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) governs all employment activities, including visa & immigration, contract regulations, and nationalization targets. We ensure your entity meets all labor requirements to build a compliant and productive team.

Role of MHRSD

MHRSD oversees the Kingdom's labor laws, ensuring the rights of employees and employers are protected. It manages the digital ecosystem (Qiwa, Muqeem, Mudad) that facilitates almost all government-related HR transactions.

Nitaqat System: The ministry's color-coded rating system that determines a company's ability to hire foreign staff based on its Saudization (localization) ratio.

Core Labor Services

From initial setup to ongoing management, we handle your MHRSD portfolio.

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Labor File Opening Establishing your entity's profile ('700' file) to begin hiring.
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Qiwa Management Managing the unified platform for visas, contracts, and work regulations.
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Nitaqat Advisory Strategies to maintain a 'Green' or 'Platinum' rating for visa privileges.
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Wage Protection (WPS) Ensuring compliant payroll processing via the Mudad platform.

Workforce Onboarding Process

We streamline the complex journey of bringing talent into the Kingdom.

Registration Linking your Commercial Registration (CR) to MHRSD and GOSI.

Quota Check Confirming visa eligibility based on your Nitaqat activity and size.

Visa Issuance Generating the Visa Number instantly via the Qiwa platform.

Contracting Digital authentication of employment contracts upon staff arrival.

Scope of HR Services

Level 1 & Level 2 Services (Qiwa)
Block Visa Quota Requests
Saudization Plan Development

Transfers of Sponsorship (Iqama)
Profession Change
Muqeem Portal Management

Why Nitaqat Matters

Every entity is categorized based on its Saudization percentage. Your color acts as your operational status:

Platinum / Green

Full privileges: Visa issuance, ease of renewal, and ability to transfer staff.

Low Green

Warning zone: Restricted visa issuance; urgent need to hire Saudi nationals.

Red

Non-compliant: Cannot renew visas or hire new staff. Risk of closure.

Benefits of Professional Management

Immediate Hiring Rapid establishment of your Qiwa account to start issuing visas instantly.
Cost Efficiency Optimizing your Nitaqat strategy to minimize government fees and penalties.
Legal Security Ensuring all contracts are legally watertight and digitally registered.

Key Outcomes

Active Labor File Fully operational status with GOSI and the Labor Office.

Platform Access Full administrative control over Qiwa, Muqeem, and Mudad portals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nitaqat is a Saudi nationalization program that classifies entities based on the percentage of Saudi nationals employed. Your classification determines your privileges.

Qiwa is the MHRSD's main platform for labor regulations, visas, and contracts. Muqeem is used primarily for residency (Iqama) issuance, renewals, and exit/re-entry visas.

Yes, WPS is mandatory for almost all private sector companies. Salaries must be paid through authorized banks to monitor timely payment and compliance.

Yes, newly established entities are granted an immediate 'probationary' file opening period that allows for a limited number of visas before Nitaqat calculations kick in (usually after 13 weeks).

Build a Strong Workforce

Let us handle your labor compliance so you can focus on building your team.

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MHRSD Services in Saudi Arabia