Hire Employees in China without a Local Legal Entity
HROne offers employment outsourcing solutions, also known as Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services or Employer of Record in China.
Our PEO services are built for foreign companies whose business operations require hiring local or foreign employees in China. While all employment, HR, administrative and legal matters are outsourced to HROne, the end-client is able to have a physical presence in China without the need to set up a legal entity.
The client customizes the employment package according to the given needs, while HROne focuses on all compliance and onboarding aspects, giving the client the opportunity to concentrate on the main business operations.
*HROne’s Tip: This solution is advised to any foreign company planning to start a business activity in China while keeping a low risk and small investments during the initial phase.
No Chinese Company Required
With our employment solutions, you will not need to set up a company in China.
On-boarding Within 1 Week
The onboarding process for Chinese nationals takes 1 Week.
100% Local Compliance
We make sure that all HR and payroll processes are 100% compliant with local Chinese laws.
Our Employment Solution Includes
Candidate search (optional)
Labor contract signature
Monthly payroll
Work visa processing
Income tax compliance
Employee social benefits
Allowances
Bonus & commissions
Medical insurance
Expense claim
A Competent Model to Expand in China
On-board Staff in China in Record Time
Using PEO services to operate in the Chinese market
There are several situations in which foreign companies tend to outsource employment and use PEO solutions in China, including:
- Companies requiring to on-board local staff to handle ground operations (client meetings, sales support, supply management, etc) but the company strategy does not require the setup of a Representative Office or a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE).
- Foreign SME testing the Chinese market requiring to hire local staff for early market research, marketing activities, and exploration.
- Companies with an overseas-based contractor they wish to base in China.
- Companies that intend to register an entity in China but want to hire staff in the interim period before formal establishment.
Procedure
- The client company drafts the employees’ labor conditions (salary, bonus, benefits, leaves, etc.)
- Upon confirmation, HROne prepares a bilingual employment contract accordingly and in compliance with local labor laws.
- HROne signs the labor contract with the staff based in China.
- HROne issues an invoice to the client company with each employee’s detailed payroll cost estimation.
- Upon payment confirmation, HROne on-boards the staff members and completes all mandatory and administrative procedures, while the end-client can start managing the outsourced staff in China.
- On a monthly basis, upon client’s payment, HROne delivers the relevant salaries and pays all required taxes and social contributions to local authorities.
All payment and payroll details are accurately recorded and shared with you in a secure manner. HROne prides itself on its ability to provide a stress-free hiring process and HR outsourcing function for its clients.
HROne assists with contract renewal at the end of the employment contract; as well as handling contract termination procedures in accordance with local laws.
Efficient & compliant employment outsourcing
HROne makes hiring efficient, fast and flexible, while always ensuring local compliance:
- Hire both local and expatriate employees.
- There is no limit in the number of employees that can be hired in China.
- Chinese nationals can work from home office. We assist in providing work office location if required.
- We ensure that all employment is fully compliant with current Chinese laws and regulation.
- We maintain legal responsibility for hired staff.
- For domestic staff, the hiring process can be as fast as a few days. Hiring foreign employees requires a longer period due to the work visa application.
Expand your business in China in a blink of an eye
Fill in the form and briefly explain your employment outsourcing needs in China.
We will analyze your case and provide you with a feasibility study and quote.
Define your employees’ labor contracts: salary, bonus, annual leaves, etc.
Once the labor contracts have been signed by your employees and HROne, you can start developing your business in China.
What Our Clients Say About Us
“HROne is exceptionally professional, they understand the needs and requirements of global companies. They have the experience to deal with different scenarios experienced by companies entering China.”
“HROne is a great service organization that stays true to its company culture. They are always prompt and friendly when assisting clients. After years of cooperation with HROne, we are totally satisfied with their services.”
“HROne has provided us with efficient, personalized account services for over a decade, since our company set foot in China. It has been a suitable organization, providing quality HR services customized to our needs.”
“HROne helps the company to improve efficiency so that we can focus on business development. HROne Team has good professionalism, the feedback is always on time, and they share policies and interpretations with us. I recommend this service to other foreign companies / HR departments.”
Get in Touch
Fill in the form below or contact us at info@hrone.com for more information about our services and a free quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
A PEO is a perfect solution for foreign SMEs that want to easily start their business in China. This solution allows them to hire and pay employees compliantly and avoiding all the time-consuming processes to set up a company.
We are liable for your staff during their term of employment, sharing the risk of hiring employees with the client.
We completely manage the calculation, declaration, and submission of personnel taxes to local government authorities on behalf of you and your staff.
The standard procedure calls for a one-month notice period prior to the termination, while financial compensation includes one month’s salary per year of employment.
Our services handle both the hiring and termination procedures of employees according to local labor law, informing clients of the expenses incurred in carrying out the processes.
Local Chinese workers can be employed in one day, but timing ultimately depends on their professional situation and speed of correspondence. For foreign staff, the timing primarily depends on immigration procedures, such as the visa application and work permit approval processes.
No, your staff members can be employed and located anywhere in China. Their employment status will be recorded by the local bureau according to their location.
Not necessarily. Staff members can work remotely from home or another appropriate location if the employer is provided with corresponding residential addresses. However, we offer office space rentals upon request.
Yes, our PEO/employment solution can be used to hire both local and foreign staff.
No, it is not necessary to have a registered local entity to use our employment solutions. We hire employees on behalf of the client in compliance with local Chinese labor laws.