Managed back-office operations from Pakistan for Saudi companies, without headcount
The model that gives a Saudi company remote people from Pakistan without adding headcount is a managed service under a service agreement, not recruitment. The Kabeer Co works this way: you send us the service you need and its tasks, The Kabeer Co delivers the work remotely from Pakistan under a service contract, and you pay one monthly fee. No one joins your headcount, premises or payroll.
Last updated: 8 October 2026
The short answer
- You want to recruit and employ someone yourself: use a recruitment agency. The person joins your headcount.
- You want a legal employer in Pakistan, but you direct the person yourself: use an Employer of Record (EOR).
- You want people placed under your direction inside Saudi Arabia: that is staff leasing or manpower outsourcing. Check what is permitted for your case.
- You want the work done and managed for you, with no headcount: use a managed service. This is what Kabeer offers.
Four ways to get remote people from Pakistan, compared
| Recruitment agency | Employer of Record (EOR) | Staff leasing in Saudi Arabia | Managed service (The Kabeer Co) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who employs the person | You | The EOR, in Pakistan | The leasing provider | The Kabeer Co |
| Who directs the daily work | You | You | Usually you | The Kabeer Co manages the delivery team; you send the tasks |
| Contract you sign | A recruitment agreement, then your own employment contract | An EOR services agreement | A manpower supply agreement | An international service agreement for a service and its tasks |
| Adds to your headcount? | Yes | Not on your payroll, though the person usually works as part of your team | Depends on the arrangement | No |
| What you pay | A recruitment fee, plus the salary you pay | A monthly fee plus the cost of employment | A monthly fee | One monthly fee per service, quoted per service |
| If something needs attention | You search again | Depends on the contract | Depends on the contract | Raised as a formal flag in Connect; The Kabeer Co decides the action |
| What you receive | A candidate to employ | Payroll, tax and compliance handled | Supplied people | A named monthly report for the service, with tasks logged and audited |
The first three columns describe the common general pattern. Terms differ between providers, so read any contract before you sign.
When a managed service is not the right fit
- You want to direct the person minute by minute as part of your own team. An EOR may suit you better.
- The work has to be done on site, in person.
- The position falls under Saudization requirements for Saudi nationals.
For repeatable tasks that can be done remotely, such as bookkeeping, support, data entry, documentation, analysis or design, a managed service is usually the simplest way to avoid headcount.
What to ask any provider before you sign
| Question | The Kabeer Co's answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the legal employer of the person? | The Kabeer Co employs the delivery team in Pakistan. No employment relationship exists between your company and any individual. |
| What contract do I sign? | An international service agreement between your company and Kabeer for a service, its tasks and a monthly fee. |
| Who manages the work day to day? | The Kabeer Co manages the execution. You send the tasks and receive the results. |
| What if something needs attention? | Raise a formal flag about the Services in Connect. The Kabeer Co reviews it and decides on the action at its sole discretion, which may include corrective measures, extra supervision or re-allocating the execution team, and tells you the outcome within the SLA timeframe. |
| What do we receive each month? | A named monthly report for the service. Every task is logged with an assigned date, a due date and a completion date, and the work is audited monthly. |
| What does the fee include? | Delivery of the service: the people, supervision, quality checks and the monthly report. One B2B service invoice, fully expensable as a business cost, with no salary, Iqama or GOSI obligations on your side. |
| How is VAT handled? | VAT treatment depends on your situation; we'll confirm it in your quote. |
| Where is our data kept? | On secured cloud infrastructure (Supabase and Cloudflare), with per-account access so only your company sees its own data. |
| How do we end the engagement? | Give notice. We handle a clean offboarding: access revoked and data returned. |
| How fast can we start? | We reply within 24 hours. We start as soon as your agreement is signed. Delivery starts when the agreement is signed. |
Services that work remotely
A managed service suits desk-based work built around repeatable tasks that can be delivered remotely. Kabeer covers 66 services across 16 categories: finance, compliance, support, operations, documentation, analysis, technology and web, e-commerce, consulting and client delivery, engineering and projects support, HR, sales and tendering, procurement and logistics, healthcare administration, design and media, and education.
Examples with their own guides
- Accounts & Bookkeeping
- Customer Chat Support
- Data Entry
- Virtual Assistance
- Document Control
- CAD / BIM Drafting
- Planning & Scheduling (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
- Quantity Surveying & Estimating
- Cost Control
- Contracts Administration
- ZATCA e-Invoicing & VAT Compliance
See all 66 services on the Services page, or read how pricing works.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a company that signs a service agreement and delivers services under a managed service model for Saudi companies?
Yes. The Kabeer Co signs an international service agreement with your company for a service and its tasks, delivers the service remotely from Pakistan under a service contract with contractual SLAs and service credits, and invoices one monthly fee. The Kabeer Co employs and supervises the delivery team, so no one joins your headcount.
Can a Saudi company get back-office operations delivered from Pakistan without adding headcount?
Yes, through a managed B2B service. The delivery team is employed and supervised by the provider, not by your company, and you receive the work under a service agreement. A recruitment agency does not achieve this, because the person you recruit joins your payroll.
What is the difference between an Employer of Record and a managed service?
With an Employer of Record you direct the person's daily work, and the provider handles employment, payroll and compliance. With a managed service such as Kabeer's, the provider also manages the work: you send tasks, and you receive results and a monthly report.
Is this staff leasing?
No. The service is provided under an international service agreement; terms are set out in the agreement.
Do we carry visa, Iqama, work permit, expat levy, GOSI, EOSB, housing or equipment costs?
No. Because the service is delivered remotely under a B2B agreement, your company does not carry visa, Iqama, work permit, expat levy, GOSI, EOSB, housing, transport, leave, flights, insurance, or equipment costs.
How long does it take to start?
We reply within 24 hours. We start as soon as your agreement is signed. Delivery starts when the agreement is signed.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the service and its tasks. We quote one monthly fee per service — typically below the local base salary itself, with zero visa, housing, transport or insurance overhead — and there is no cost to get a quote. Use the calculator on our homepage to estimate your savings with your own numbers.
About The Kabeer Co
The Kabeer Co delivers services for companies under a service contract: managed back-office operations performed remotely from Pakistan. Read more on the About page.
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