Hire Employees in China
Hire, pay and manage your emplyees without establishing a local company
Build Your Team in China
You don’t always need a local company to operate in China. With EOR China‘s help, you can hire staff and build a team for various roles—like sales, marketing, support, R&D, and quality control—without setting up a Chinese branch. We offer Employer of Record services, letting you manage your business functions in China without the hassle of a local entity.
Employer of Record
Employ leaglly through our China EOR service, without the need to create a local business entity.
Payroll & Benefits
Distribute salaries and handle the necessary social benefits for your Chinese workforce using our payroll management service.
Recruitment
Find top talent for the job through our recruitment service in China.
The problem with hiring contractors in China
Understanding Employee Types in China
In China, it’s not always easy to decide if a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. The law says a worker is an employee if:
- They follow the employer’s rules.
- They do what the employer tells them.
- They get paid for work that is part of the company’s job.
China treats part-time and full-time workers the same. That means every worker must get the benefits they’re supposed to get.
If you don’t figure out the right worker type or don’t give workers their benefits, you might not be allowed to do business in China.
How to hiring remote workers in China
Using an Employer of Record
To legally hire employees and manage the necessary social insurance contributions in China, an employer must either establish a legal entity there or partner with an Employer of Record (EOR) service like EOR China.
EOR China is a certified EOR service provider in Mainland China, capable of representing other businesses—both domestic and international—to hire employees. By doing so, EOR China takes on the full range of employment-related responsibilities and legal obligations in China on behalf of these companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
An EOR helps businesses hire employees in China without needing a local entity, while a PEO provides HR services like payroll and benefits management for businesses that already have a legal entity in China.
The hiring process in China can take several weeks, often ranging from 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the complexity of the role and the necessary legal procedures.
Yes, a foreign company can hire employees in China through an Employer of Record (EOR) service, which allows them to employ staff without establishing a legal entity in the country.
An EOR manages the payment of social security and taxes on behalf of the employer, ensuring that all contributions are made accurately and on time in accordance with Chinese tax laws and regulations.
In the event of a work-related injury, the employer (or EOR) is responsible for covering the employee’s medical expenses and compensation as per Chinese labor laws, which include provisions for work injury insurance.
While it’s not strictly necessary when using an EOR service, having a local director or legal representative can facilitate the hiring process and ensure compliance with local regulations.
Employees in China are entitled to paid annual leave based on their years of service: 5 days if they have less than 10 years of service, 10 days if they have 10 to 20 years, and 15 days for those with over 20 years of service.
No, it’s not mandatory to rent an office space for employees in China if you’re using an EOR service. However, having a local business address is often required for legal and tax compliance purposes.
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