Employer of Records
Employer of Record solutions for companies operating in Hong Kong without a local entity, ensuring full Employment Ordinance compliance and workforce management.
Our Employer of Records Services
EOR Structuring & Implementation
- Advising on the legal framework governing EOR arrangements in Hong Kong
- Structuring EOR agreements that clearly allocate rights, obligations, and liabilities
- Ensuring EOR arrangements comply with Employment Ordinance requirements
- Coordinating with EOR service providers on operational setup
- Advising on the tax implications of EOR structures for all parties
- Reviewing and negotiating EOR service agreements
Employment Ordinance Compliance
- Advising on statutory employment rights and obligations applicable to EOR employees
- Ensuring compliance with rest day, holiday, annual leave, and sick leave requirements
- Managing statutory termination procedures and severance obligations
- Advising on Employment Protection provisions and anti-discrimination requirements
- Monitoring legislative changes and updating EOR arrangements accordingly
- Preparing compliant employment contracts for EOR-engaged workers
Payroll & Tax Administration
- Advising on payroll structuring and salary tax obligations for EOR employees
- Ensuring correct reporting to the Inland Revenue Department
- Advising on the treatment of allowances, benefits in kind, and reimbursements
- Coordinating MPF enrolment and contribution obligations
- Managing end-of-year employer returns and employee tax filings
- Advising on cross-border payroll arrangements for multi-jurisdictional roles
Contractor vs Employee Classification
- Assessing whether working arrangements constitute employment or independent contracting
- Advising on the legal tests applied by Hong Kong courts and regulators
- Restructuring arrangements to achieve the intended classification
- Defending classification decisions in disputes with workers or regulators
- Auditing existing contractor arrangements for misclassification risk
- Developing classification guidelines and decision frameworks for HR teams
PEO Services & Co-Employment
- Advising on Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) models and their application in Hong Kong
- Structuring co-employment arrangements that comply with local law
- Managing the allocation of employer responsibilities between client and PEO provider
- Advising on the insurance and liability implications of PEO structures
- Coordinating PEO arrangements with immigration visa requirements
Remote Worker Compliance
- Advising on the employment law implications of engaging remote workers in Hong Kong
- Structuring compliant arrangements for employees working remotely from Hong Kong
- Addressing permanent establishment and tax nexus risks created by remote work
- Advising on occupational safety and health obligations for remote workers
- Managing data protection and confidentiality requirements for remote arrangements
- Coordinating with immigration authorities on visa conditions for remote workers
Our Approach
Compliance-First Design
Practical Commercial Solutions
Risk Identification & Mitigation
Ongoing Compliance Support
