Hiring Guide
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region on China’s south coast and one of Asia’s major finance, trade and logistics hubs. Employers may hire in banking, legal services, fintech, insurance, shipping, retail, technology and regional headquarters roles.
Interested in hiring or expanding in Hong Kong? Danbro International can support you on every step of this journey, allowing you to unleash global talent efficiently, compliantly, and quickly.
Disclaimer
This document is provided for informational purposes only and reflects general market practice and applicable law as understood at the time of publication. It does not constitute legal, tax, or compliance advice. Employment law, tax legislation, and statutory rates are subject to change without notice, and obligations may vary depending on sector, collective bargaining agreement, and individual circumstances. Danbro International recommends that clients seek independent legal counsel before making employment decisions. For specific guidance, please contact your Danbro International account team.
Detailed Info about Hong Kong
- Employment type allowed: Fixed term contract for at least 6 months duration & indefinite
- Work Type:average 40h/week
- Probation period: There is no minimum statutory requirement in Hong Kong and the length of the probationary period is open to negotiation between the employer and employee.
- Background checks: Upon request, depending on role requirements
- Notice Period: If the employment contract does not specify a notice period, a minimum of 7 days’ notice is required after the first month of probation.
- Employer Cost: 5.05%
- Mandatory Benefits: Employee Workers Compensation Insurance is a compulsory insurance requirement of Hong Kong’s Employees’ Compensation Ordinance (ECO)
- Supplemental Benefits: Private Health, Accidental Death, Permanent Disability, and Term Life Insurance for the employee, and may cover their spouse/children, are other typical benefits offered by employers that are not mandatory in Hong Kong
- Paid Leave: 7 days per year
- Pay Frequency: monthly
- Pay Currency: HKD
- Visa Support: Yes
- Termination costs: outstanding wages up to the last employment date, payment in lieu of notice (if applicable), any outstanding end-of-year payment or pro-rated end-of-year payment, other contractual payments such as gratuity, provident fund, approved expense claims, commission, incentives, or bonus payments
- Pay dates: last working day of the month
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