Hire employees in Hong Kong with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Hong Kong requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Hong Kong without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is HKD and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is English / Cantonese, and contracts must comply with Hong Kong employment law.

• Working hours
  44 hrs/week typical
• Probation period
  Up to 6 months
• Notice period
  1–3 months
• Paid annual leave
  7–14 days
• Public holidays
  17
• Minimum wage
  HKD 40/hr

Payroll in Hong Kong runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~5% MPF (capped). Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~5% MPF (capped)) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

• Hire in Hong Kong in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
• Stay 100% compliant with Hong Kong employment, tax, and labour law.
• Pay employees in HKD on time, every cycle.
• Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
• Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.