Social Security Contributions in Yemen

Yemen operates a mandatory social security system administered by the General Authority for Social Insurance. Both employees and employers must contribute to the system, which provides retirement pensions, disability benefits, and survivor benefits.

Overview of Social Security

The Yemeni social security system manages several benefit programs:

Contribution Rates (2026)

Contributions are calculated as a percentage of the employee's gross monthly salary, subject to a maximum monthly ceiling of YER 1,000,000.

Employee Contributions (Total: 6%)

Employer Contributions (Total: 12%)

Registration

All employers must register with the General Authority for Social Insurance. Registration requires:

Monthly Declarations

Employers must submit monthly contribution declarations, detailing:

Declarations and payments are due by the 15th day of the following month.

Social Security Benefits

Retirement Pension

Disability Benefits

Survivor Benefits

International Social Security

Yemen has limited bilateral social security agreements. Employees seconded to Yemen from countries with agreements may be exempt from Yemeni social security contributions for a limited period.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

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