- Hire without a local entity
China - EOR
Our Employer of Record service lets you hire full-time employees in mainland China in days — compliantly, with full payroll, benefits and IP protection — no local entity required.
Hire in China, instantly
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a local entity that legally employs your staff on your behalf. You manage their day-to-day work; we handle the employment contract, payroll, social insurance, housing fund, expenses and tax.
It’s the fastest legal route to a Chinese team — typically 5 business days from offer to start date — and it lets you test the market before committing to a full incorporation.
Full-stack employment
- Compliant Chinese-law employment contract (bilingual)
- Monthly payroll in RMB with individual income tax withholding
- All mandatory social insurances and housing fund contributions
- Supplementary medical insurance and benefits
- Expense reimbursement and fapiao collection
- Onboarding, offboarding and employee support in Mandarin
- Robust IP assignment and confidentiality clauses
EOR or WFOE?
| EOR | WFOE | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first hire | 5 days | 35–45 days |
| Setup cost | None | ~USD 6–12k |
| Can invoice Chinese clients | No | Yes |
| Best for | 1–15 employees, market test | Scaling operations |
Many clients start with our EOR and graduate to a WFOE once their Chinese team passes 15 people or begins invoicing locally.
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