Employer of Record in China
Legally hire employees in China, while FDI China handles all employer liabilities and requirements.
China Employer of Record
The easy way to enter the Chinese market
FDI China’s Employer of Record solution will handle all the necessary procedures to hire and manage your staff in China. FDI China will act as your employees’ Employer of Record in China. Outsourcing your Chinese HR means you can start doing business in China without a local entity, saving you time and potentially thousands in registration and administrative costs. Your staff can drive sales, marketing, business projects, supplier management, after-sales support, and more.
Our employer of record service is just a one-stop hiring service. We take care of all required administration, paperwork, and payments. We can manage employment, organize necessary visas, and deal with payroll, tax, expenses and social security payments on your behalf. All payment and payroll details will be recorded and shared securely with you. A stress free hiring and HR process! At the end of the contract, we will assist with the issue of a new contract or with termination. Of course if things don’t work out you need to end the contract early, we can deal with that too.
Payroll & Allowances
Full Tax Compliance
Visa for Employees
Business Expenses
China Employer of Record Procedure
01.
You Select
A setup location and draft a contract (salary and other benefits) for your employees.
02.
We Prepare
A local contract adjusted to your offer and in compliance with China’s labor law.
03.
We Manage
Your employees’ HR, legal & administrative tasks on a monthly basis.
Employer of Record OR Company Setup
Employer of Record
WFOE Registration
Our Working Process
01.
Consultation & Proposal
We (can) advise you on the best solution for your business model and send you our comprehensive proposal.
02.
Signing & Payment
After reviewing the proposal, we sign the service contract and receive your payment.
03.
Preparing Documents
We send you an application form as well as the list of documents we need from your side.
04.
Take a Break
Sit back, relax and let us take care of everything from here on out.
What is an employer of record?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a service provider that acts as the legal employer of the workers hired by their client companies. In China, an EOR can help foreign companies navigate the complex and constantly changing regulations and requirements for hiring and managing employees. With an EOR, the client company can outsource the administrative burden of compliance, payroll, taxes, and other HR functions, freeing up resources to focus on their core business.
The EOR model in China can be particularly attractive to foreign businesses looking to expand into the country. It allows companies to avoid the time and expense of setting up a legal entity in China, which can be a daunting and costly process. Instead, an EOR can provide a turnkey solution for managing the legal and administrative requirements of hiring employees in China. This model can also provide flexibility for companies that may have limited resources, seasonal or project-based needs, or want to test the waters before committing to a full-scale operation. Overall, an EOR can be a valuable partner for
Why use an employer of record?
There are several situations where we see foreign companies looking to use an employer of record in China. These include:
- Companies needing local staff to handle on the ground operations, client meetings or supplier management. But the workload or company strategy does not lend itself to the setup of a representative office or a WFOE.
- Those new to the China market who wish to hire local staff to carry out early market research or exploration.
- Companies with an overseas based contractor that they want to base in China
- Companies which intend to open a China presence (rep office or WFOE often) but want to hire staff in the interim period whilst this is setup.
Easy way to enter the Chinese market
Of course, there is no need to have, or to open, a company presence in China in order to hire staff. Companies are legally allowed to use an authorised employer of record, such as FDI China, to handle staffing. We have many years’ experience assisting companies of all sizes recruit and hire local and foreign staff.
Hiring is easy, fast and flexible:
- We can hire both local and expatriate staff members.
- There is no limit on how many staff we can hire on your behalf.
- Staff can work from any location in China, or even be home-based. We can assist with providing a working office location if required.
- FDI China ensures that all employment is fully in line with current Chinese requirements and law.
- We maintain legal responsibility for staff.
- For domestic staff the hiring process can be as fast as a few days. Foreign staff will take longer as visa applications are necessary.
Full employer of record services
Our employer of record service is just a one-step hiring service. We take care of all required administration, paperwork, and payments etc. which are needed. We can manage the employment, organize necessary visas, and deal with payroll, tax and social security payments on your behalf. We will even deal with employee expenses and other costs.
Whether you know you need to on-board staff straight away, or you are just considering your first steps to get on the ground on China, we would be happy to talk to you. Get in touch and arrange a discussion about our employer of record services.
Contact
Address
436 Hengfeng Road, Greentech Tower Suite 2703, Shanghai 200070, China.
Phone
+86 21 5211 0026
Frequently Asked Questions
The employer of record is liable for your staff during their term of employment.
Employer of record services completely manages the calculation, declaration and submission of personnel taxes to the local government authorities on your and your staff’s behalf.
The standard procedure calls for a 1-month notice period prior to the termination, while financial compensation includes one month’s salary per year of employment.
Employer of record services deals with both the hiring and termination procedures of employees while informing the clients about the expenses incurred in carrying out the processes.
Local workers can be employed in one day, depending on their professional situation. For foreign staff, the duration depends on the immigration procedure (visa application).
There is no limit on how many staff we can hire on your behalf.
There are several situations where we see foreign companies looking to use an employer of record in China. These include:
- Companies needing local staff to handle on the ground operations, client meetings or supplier management. But the workload or company strategy does not lend itself to the setup of a representative office or a WFOE.
- Those new to the China market who wish to hire local staff to carry out early market research or exploration.
- Companies with an overseas based contractor that they want to base in China
- Companies which intend to open a China presence (Rep office or WFOE often) but want to hire staff in the interim period whilst this is setup.
No, your staff member can be employed and located anywhere in China. Their employment status will be recorded by the local bureau according to their locality.
Not necessarily. Staff members can work remotely based as long as the employer has the complete details of their residential addresses. However, FDI China offers hot-desk rentals upon request.
Yes. The offered services extend to the employment of both.
No, having a local entity is not necessary for utilizing our employment solutions as FDI China already acts as the ‘Employer of Record Company’, in compliance with the local labor laws.