Category: Hiring in Hong Kong

Last updated: 18 September 2026. Short answer: the Statutory Minimum Wage in Hong Kong is HK$43.1 per hour, effective from 1 May 2026. The previous rate was HK$42.1 per hour. Effec

Last updated: 18 September 2026. Short answer: if your candidate already holds a Top Talent Pass, QMAS visa, IANG visa or ASSG visa, you do not sponsor anything — they alread

Last updated: 18 September 2026. Short answer: yes, you can hire a Top Talent Pass Scheme holder without sponsoring a visa. TTPS holders admitted on time limitation only are free t

Last updated: 18 September 2026. Short answer: employers in Hong Kong contribute 5% of an employee’s relevant income to an MPF scheme, capped at HK$1,500 a month. The employe

Last updated: 18 September 2026. Short answer: Hong Kong has 15 statutory holidays in 2026 and 15 in 2027. Easter Monday became a statutory holiday for the first time in 2026, unde

Last updated: 18 September 2026. Short answer: since 18 January 2026, an employee in Hong Kong is employed under a continuous contract if they have worked for the same employer for

Anyone operating an employment agency in Hong Kong needs a licence. For employers, checking that licence is one of the fastest due diligence steps available, and one of the most of

Recruitment agency fees in Hong Kong are rarely published, which makes them hard to budget for and easy to overpay. This guide sets out what agencies actually charge in 2026, how e

Hiring staff in Hong Kong is fast, competitive and tightly regulated. Employers who understand the local rules and the local candidate market fill roles in weeks. Employers who tre