Can I hire employees in Hong Kong without setting up a company?

Yes. Under an EOR arrangement, we employ your staff through our Hong Kong entity, and they work under your direction. There is no need for you to incorporate, open a local bank account, or register an MPF scheme.

Is EOR legal in Hong Kong?

Yes. There is no separate licensing regime for EOR arrangements in Hong Kong; the model operates under standard employment law, with the EOR as the registered employer meeting all statutory obligations.

What is the difference between EOR and PEO in Hong Kong?

With an EOR, the provider is the legal employer, and no local entity is needed on your side. With a PEO, you must have your own Hong Kong entity, and the provider administers HR under a co-employment or outsourcing arrangement.

Does EOR handle MPF and payroll?

Yes. MPF enrolment, monthly contributions, payroll processing, payslips, and IRD tax filings are all included in the monthly service fee.

How fast can I hire employees through an EOR in Hong Kong?

Typically, within 48 hours of signing the service agreement and providing your employee's details, the contract, MPF enrolment, and payroll setup are complete, and your hire can legally start work.

Do you have your own entity in Hong Kong, or do you use a local partner?

We employ your staff directly through our own Hong Kong entity. There is no third-party partner between you and your team's legal employer.

What if I need to terminate the employee due to performance issues?

You make the decision; we execute it compliantly. We manage notice periods, final payments, and MPF settlement in line with the Employment Ordinance, so the offboarding carries no loose ends.

How can I ensure the employee doesn't run away with our product's IP?

The employment contract can incorporate confidentiality and intellectual property assignment clauses that protect your company, alongside any direct agreements you sign with the employee. For complex IP structures, we recommend confirming the drafting with your legal counsel.

Do you offer group insurance?

Statutory requirements, including employees' compensation insurance, are covered as standard. Enhanced benefits such as group medical insurance can be arranged as optional add-ons, priced separately from the base monthly fee.

Is expense claim processing included in the monthly service fees?

Employee expense reimbursements can be processed through the monthly payroll cycle. Tell us your expense policy during onboarding and we'll administer claims according to it.

Can you also help us source candidates?

Recruitment itself sits with you , you know your ideal candidate best. Where we add value is everything after the offer: compensation benchmarking guidance, visa requirements for non-local hires, and a fully compliant employment setup.

How long will the process take to onboard my employee?

For local hires, onboarding typically completes within 48 hours of signing. For non-local hires who need a work visa, the timeline depends on the Immigration Department's processing of the application; we coordinate both tracks so employment begins as soon as the visa is granted.

Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Hong Kong

Hire in Hong Kong without setting up a company. We employ your staff on your behalf through fully compliant Hong Kong employment contracts, handling payroll, MPF, tax, and statutory benefits , so your new hire can start within days, not months.

What is an Employer of Record?

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a company that legally employs staff on behalf of another business. Your employee works for you in practice; you direct their tasks, hours, and objectives, while the EOR holds the employment contract and bears the employer-side obligations under Hong Kong law: payroll, Mandatory Provident Fund contributions, tax reporting, and statutory benefits. For international companies, this means hiring in Hong Kong without first incorporating a local entity.

Key Reasons Clients Engage EOR Services

Mobility and retention

If a valued employee relocates to Hong Kong, an EOR lets you keep them on the team compliantly without building local infrastructure around a single person.

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Why Use EOR in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is one of Asia's most attractive hiring markets: a deep bilingual talent pool, a simple, low-rate tax system, and a common-law framework familiar to international business. But its employment rules are specific: the Employment Ordinance, MPF regime, and Inland Revenue Department filings all carry obligations that catch out first-time foreign employers. An EOR gives you access to talent, while a local team handles the regulatory details.

When Should You Use an EOR in Hong Kong?

An EOR is the right structure when you're testing the Hong Kong market before committing to an entity, making your first hire in the region, bridging the gap while your own incorporation is in progress, or employing a small team where entity overheads aren't justified. Once your headcount and permanence grow, transitioning to your own company often makes sense, and when that day comes, we can handle the business registration and transfer your employees across with continuity of service terms.

EOR vs. PEO in Hong Kong: What's the Difference?

The two are often confused, but the legal difference is fundamental: who the employer is.

In short: if you don't have a Hong Kong company and don't want one yet, you need an EOR. If you already have an entity and simply want payroll and HR administration off your plate, a PEO-style arrangement is a better fit; our HR compliance services cover exactly that.

Employment Compliance in Hong Kong

Every employer in Hong Kong, including us when we act as your EOR, must meet a defined set of statutory obligations. Under our service, all of the following are managed for you:

Employment Ordinance requirements, contracts, rest days, annual leave, sickness allowance, severance and long service payments, and every other entitlement the Ordinance prescribes.

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) contributions, employee enrolment within the statutory deadline and accurate monthly contributions from both employer and employee sides.

Payroll administration and salary payments, on-time monthly payroll runs with itemized payslips, in line with the wage payment rules of the Employment Ordinance.

Tax reporting obligations with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), employer's returns, commencement and cessation filings, and departure notifications for non-local staff.

Employment contracts and statutory entitlements: compliant, bilingual-ready contracts that reflect both Hong Kong law and your company's terms, from probation to termination.

Cost of EOR Services in Hong Kong

Our EOR service starts from HKD 3,200 per employee per month. The monthly fee covers employment contracts, payroll and tax filings, MPF administration, statutory benefits, local HR support, and onboarding and offboarding. Employee salary and optional enhanced benefits are separate.

Compare that with running your own entity: HKD 20,000–50,000+ in setup costs, plus ongoing accounting, audit, and company secretarial fees, before you've employed anyone. Full details are on our service fees page.

4 Easy Steps to Get Your Staff Onboarded in 48 Hours

1

Tell us your hiring plans

We confirm EOR is the right structure for your situation in a free consultation and tell you honestly if it isn't.

2

Select your candidate

You run recruitment and choose the person; we advise on compensation norms and any visa requirements for non-local hires.

3

Sign the service agreement

One straightforward agreement covering scope, pricing, and our respective responsibilities.

4

Get ready for onboarding

We issue the compliant employment contract, complete MPF enrolment, and set up payroll, typically within 48 hours of signing.

What to Expect from Our EOR Services

From day one, your employee is on a compliant Hong Kong contract with payroll, MPF, and benefits running quietly in the background. You get a single local point of contact, itemized monthly reporting, and proactive notice when regulations change. Your employee gets a responsive, bilingual HR team for payslip, leave, and benefits questions. And when circumstances change- a transfer to your own entity, a resignation, or a termination- the offboarding is handled with the same rigor as the onboarding.

Why Choose Us for EOR Services in Hong Kong?

Over 12 years of employment and Immigration case management for international organizations, built on accurate documentation, thorough preparation, and proactive follow-up. We're a hands-on administration service, not a legal advisory firm: transparent pricing, a clearly defined scope, and a local team that answers when your employee has a question. Because we're also an Immigration consultancy, non-local hires are our home ground; we coordinate the employment setup with the visa application so both land together, and our corporate immigration services extend to renewals and dependent visas for your employees' families. If we fail to maintain compliance with our agreement, a refund may be issued under our stated service terms.

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Tell us who you want to hire, and we'll map out the fastest compliant route to their first day. Book a free consultation, no commitment, and clear answers on whether EOR fits your situation.

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Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Hong Kong

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