From official publications of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank, linked on this page
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Bahrain Payroll Payslips: ERP Control Checklist
A checklist of ERP controls for payroll payslips, to review with your accountant or adviser.
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TopicPayroll Payslips
Rules set bythe Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank
BasisOfficial Bahrain sources, checked 2026-10-09
Next stepFree consultation
This page is part of our Bahrain compliance series. Related topics: WPS Payroll, WPS Bank Files. Apply them in Zoho Books, Odoo Accounting or ERPNext Accounting, and see all compliance topics.
Checked against official sources on 2026-10-09. Source links are listed on this page. Rules change, so check the latest notice from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank before filing.
Controls
Controls to Consider
| Control | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Payslips match payroll results | Reduces errors and supports review |
| Access is limited to the employee and HR | Reduces errors and supports review |
| Corrections create adjustments, not edits | Reduces errors and supports review |
| Language and layout are reviewed | Reduces errors and supports review |
Records
Records Involved
Payroll Payslips affects how records are captured, approved and reported in your ERP. The rules come from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank; this page only describes how a system can be set up to support them.
- Earnings and deductions
- Leave and overtime
- Employer contributions
- Delivery records
Configuration
Settings to Review
Settings to review during implementation. Exact names differ by platform.
- Payslip template
- Component labels
- Delivery method
- Access rules
Setup
How to Set Up Payroll Payslips in an ERP
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Confirm | Confirm the current requirement for payroll payslips with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank |
| 2. Map records | Map earnings and deductions, leave and overtime, employer contributions to ERP fields |
| 3. Configure | Set up payslip template, component labels, delivery method |
| 4. Add controls | Enable the controls above, with approvals and logging |
| 5. Test | Run the scenarios below with sample data and compare with expected results |
| 6. Document | Record settings, owners and the review rhythm, then train users |
Testing
Test Scenarios Before Go-Live
| Scenario to test | Expected result |
|---|---|
| Try to break this control: payslips match payroll results | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged |
| Try to break this control: access is limited to the employee and HR | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged |
| Try to break this control: corrections create adjustments, not edits | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged |
| Try to break this control: language and layout are reviewed | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged |
| Run the process end to end with sample data | Reports reconcile with the transactions entered |
Ongoing
Review Rhythm
| When | Review |
|---|---|
| Before go-live | Confirm requirements with the authority or your adviser; test with sample documents |
| Monthly | Reconcile reports to filings or statements; review exceptions |
| Quarterly | Review user access, approvals and changes made to settings |
| After a rule change | Update configuration, retest and record the change |
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FAQ
Compliance Questions
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Where do these requirements come from?
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Who sets the rules for payroll payslips?
The rules come from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and your bank. Always check current official sources.
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What records are involved in payroll payslips?
Earnings and deductions, Leave and overtime, Employer contributions, Delivery records.
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Can BAHRAIN ERP configure our system once rules are confirmed?
Yes. We configure and test the system against the requirements your adviser confirms.
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What do the official sources say about payroll payslips in Bahrain?
Law 36/2012 Art 40: wages are paid in Bahraini currency (foreign currency by agreement), on a working day, and monthly-paid workers are paid at least once a month. Art 46: an employer is discharged of the wage only if the worker signs a payment register, payroll or receipt, or the wage is transferred to a bank at the worker's request. Art 44: loan deductions are capped at 10% of wage (up to 25% for housing loans with written consent); Art 45: attachment or assignment is limited to 25% of wage, up to 50% for alimony.
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Which records does payroll payslips involve in an ERP?
Earnings and deductions; Leave and overtime; Employer contributions; Delivery records.
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Which ERP controls support payroll payslips?
Payslips match payroll results; Access is limited to the employee and HR; Corrections create adjustments, not edits; Language and layout are reviewed.
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Which ERP settings should be reviewed for payroll payslips?
Payslip template; Component labels; Delivery method; Access rules.
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