How can companies stay compliant after the April 2026 Qiwa update?
Companies should now treat Qiwa as a daily compliance tool rather than just a one-time filing system. The initial step is to verify that each employee’s contract is electronically documented, active, and matched with payroll and GOSI records. Next, review the company’s documentation rate against current targets. The target increased to 85% by 30 April 2026 and will rise to 90% by 30 June 2026, so teams that are still below these levels must take action right away.
Companies also correct job titles, remove duplicates, and resolve any “pending” or “not documented” records in Qiwa. If Saudi employees are missing from the system, they might not be included in Nitaqat, which can weaken the company’s compliance status. It is advisable to assign one person to monitor Qiwa weekly and maintain a simple tracker of completed, pending, and rejected contracts.
For Business setup in Saudi Arabia, this level of discipline helps protect labour services, keeps Saudization scores stable, and avoids unnecessary delays later
