Exempting adversely affected businesses from some fees imposed by LMRA

Exempting adversely affected businesses from some fees imposed by LMRA

Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Fiscal Balance, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, issued an edict, exempting businesses adversely affected by the repercussions of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from paying some fees imposed by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).



The edict is in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to mobilise national efforts to confront the impacts of the pandemic at the local level, and to protect the health and safety of the citizens and residents, along with the continuity of the state's programmes to enhance the sustainable development march.



It is also in line with the decisions of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and that of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, to slash some fees imposed by LMRA on the issuance and renewal of all kinds of one-year work permits, and all monthly fees related to them by 50% for three months, starting from July.



HRH the Crown Prince's decision also stipulates that all business owners who are