Remote work
in Hong Kong.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Hong Kong Dollars (HKD, $)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES Chinese / English

PAYROLL TAX 5% + 1,500 HKD

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 24 hours
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Remote work in Hong Kong – Overview

Employers in Hong Kong believe that hybrid work (working both remotely and in the office) is viable for the future. 81% of employers have plans to make it a permanent option for their employees. 93% of employees also support this move, with 72% suggesting it as their preferred way of working. For many, the availability of remote/hybrid work options is also considered a crucial aspect when evaluating future employment possibilities.

Remote work in Hong Kong – Laws & Regulations

Foreign businesses outside of Hong Kong that are hiring Hong Kong workers to work for them remotely must ensure that the terms of employment are in accordance with the Employment Ordinance.

It is not possible for non-Hong Kong nationals to work from Hong Kong remotely without an appropriate work visa. As work visas require sponsorship from a Hong Kong entity, it isn’t possible to obtain the correct visa in this scenario without the employer opening a Hong Kong branch or subsidiary.

Hiring in Hong Kong, Made Easy

Your business can easily hire employees in Hong Kong without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.

FAQs

Is Hong Kong a good country for remote work?

Yes, Hong Kong is a good country for remote work if you want to employ Hong Kong nationals. The government is supportive of remote work and has plans to make it a permanent option for employees. Additionally, employers and employees both largely support the idea of working remotely or hybrid work arrangements.

What are my options if I want to hire a remote employee in Hong Kong?

There are several options for hiring remote workers in Hong Kong:

Open a subsidiary or a branch office
Hire contractors/freelancers
Use an EOR like Horizons (this is the fastest, safest, and most affordable option)

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Gabor SzedlakCo-founder & COO at MindLabs (UK)

"I truly appreciated the thoroughness and the professionalism of Horizons personnel while we hired internationally with them. They were knowledgable on all subject matters pertaining to international employment."

Gary PaskyVP Software Development, PICS ITech (USA)

"On deciding to begin commercial activities in Asia Pacific, we needed a provider to handle the employment and remuneration of our workforce. With Horizons the result was fast, efficient, and fit-for-purpose. We recommend Horizons as an EOR provider.”

Chris MorrellManaging Director, Schaeffler Group (Germany)

"The collaboration with the Horizons team is excellent. Both our local employee as well as our HQ in Germany are more than pleased with the support provided and the simplicity of the service. We can highly recommend the Horizons solution to anyone."

Christoph EngelbertCo-Founder & CTO, Clevabit (Germany)

"We needed an EOR that could provide expert support for payroll in APAC. We are pleased with Horizons’ expertise and the fact that they are flexible, responsive, and easily accessible from Belgium. They were able to provide services within the short timeline we required."

Katia FlamandHuman Resources, Devian Chemicals (Belgium)