Bahrain — country dashboard

Everything WPSHELP supports for Bahrain. Tools below open with Bahrain pre-selected.

Country: 🇧🇭 Bahrain
Currency: BHD (3 decimals)
Wage-protection system: LMRA Wage Protection System
Main authority: Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)
Employer identifier: LMRA employer / CR number
Employee identifier: CPR number
File types: Bank / approved financial-institution WPS salary file (Needs confirmation)
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
Verification status: Needs confirmation

Available tools

Generate WPS file Validate existing file Generate payslip End-of-service calculator FAQs Bank directory

Country-specific disclaimer

WPSHELP's LMRA Wage Protection System support is based on publicly available information and has not been verified by Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) or any bank. Confirm the current file specification with your bank or WPS agent before upload.

Wages-responsible-person checklist (Bahrain)

Practical checklist only — confirm current obligations with LMRA. Not saved.

A wages-responsible person is nominated for the establishment and their details are current with LMRA.The establishment is enrolled with a bank or approved financial institution for WPS salary payments.Every worker has an active account or wallet that can receive WPS salary transfers.Salary amounts in the file match the employment contracts registered for each worker.Salaries are paid on the due date and the payment file is reconciled against the bank confirmation.Records of salary payments are kept for inspection.

File formats

Bahrain — WPSHELP review layout (not a bank format) Needs confirmationSource: Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)

Official sources

LMRA official website — WPS, work permits
Social Insurance Organization — Social insurance, end of service
Bahrain Ministry of Labour — Labour law