In brief
Allow an establishment to deliver a service of defined scope and term to another using its own expatriate workers under its supervision, with a service contract and an Ajeer permit for each worker.
Summary of the law
Key points
- The permit makes the worker's presence at the client lawful, for up to three years or until the service contract ends, whichever is sooner (Article 6).
- Outsourcing between a parent and its subsidiaries needs an Ajeer permit, and a permit may not be used for another worker or another purpose (Article 6).
Common violations
- A worker present at an establishment that is not their employer without a valid Ajeer permit.
- Exceeding the service scope or term set in the contract.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Outsourcing and the Ajeer permit
- Permit valid up to three years
- Parent and subsidiary companies
- No misuse of the permit
Timeline
- Issued: Published 6/5/1447H
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