APAC • Country Guide

HIRE IN
HONG KONG.

Asia's premier financial centre with one of the world's lowest tax rates.

EOR pricing
HK$4,670
per employee / month (~US$599)
  • Full compliance handled
  • First hire live in 48 hours
  • No entity setup needed
Capital
Hong Kong
Population
7.4M
Currency
HKD (HK$)
Language
Cantonese, English (business)
Time zone
GMT+8
Region
APAC
Country snapshot

WHY HONG KONG?

Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China and one of the world's leading financial hubs. With 7.4M people, a simple territorial tax system, and English-language business culture, it remains a top choice for APAC headquarters and regional finance teams.

Gateway to mainland China and the Greater Bay Area
2–17% progressive income tax — among lowest globally
No VAT, no capital gains tax, no dividend tax
Common-law legal system and free flow of capital
World's freest economy ranking
Ready to hire

Your first Hong Kong hire, live in days.

We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.

Market intel

THE MARKET
THE TALENT

Economy

USD $385B GDP, USD $51K per capita — one of the highest in Asia. Financial services, trade, logistics, and real estate dominate.

Talent pool

Highly educated, bilingual (Cantonese + English) workforce. Strong concentration of finance, professional services, and tech talent. Average professional salary: HKD 600,000.

Key industries
Financial ServicesTrade & LogisticsProfessional ServicesTech & FintechReal Estate
Hiring & compliance

CORE HIRING
FACTS

Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Hong Kong.

Employer cost on top of salary
~5%
Income tax
2–17% progressive (territorial)
Social contributions
MPF 5% employer / 5% employee (capped at HKD 1,500/mo)
Minimum wage
HK$40/hour
Working hours
40–48 hours/week (typical)
Annual leave
7–14 days (by tenure)
Sick leave
4 days/month accrued (2 in first year), up to 120 days/episode
Maternity leave
14 weeks paid (since 2020)
Paternity leave
5 days paid
Public holidays
12 days/year
Notice period
7 days to 1 month (or per contract)
Probation
Typically 1–3 months (not mandatory)
Severance
Long-service / severance payment after 2+ years
Payroll cycle
Monthly, paid within 7 days of period end
13th month pay
Customary year-end bonus
Compliance, handled

Skip the legal setup in Hong Kong.

We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.

Visa & immigration

MOVING
TALENT IN

Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Hong Kong.

Employment Visa

4–6 weeks

Standard work visa, requires local sponsor

Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

6–9 months

Points-based, no employer sponsor required

Investment Visa

8–12 weeks

For entrepreneurs and investors

Eligibility

Job offer from local sponsor, relevant qualifications and experience, clean record.

Dependants

Spouse and unmarried children under 18 eligible as dependants.

Path to PR

Right of abode after 7 consecutive years of ordinary residence. Permanent ID card follows.

Ready to hire in Hong Kong?

START IN 48 HOURS.

We'll handle the legal entity, payroll, tax, and compliance. You focus on the work.