Why use an EOR to hire in China?

Because foreign companies generally can't employ staff in China without a local entity, and social insurance plus the housing provident fund are city-specific and mandatory. An EOR (often via a compliant dispatch arrangement) employs the worker locally so you can hire without establishing a WFOE.

How does an EOR handle China's social insurance and housing fund?

A China EOR registers the employee locally and contributes to the five social insurances and the housing provident fund at the correct city rates, running compliant payroll — the depth the HC Score ranking below evaluates.

Which EOR providers operate in china?

The providers below all operate in china — a mix of global EOR platforms (which run owned entities or partners across 100+ countries) and providers focused on the surrounding region. They are ranked by the HC Score, a merit-based rating built from 21 verified factors, not advertising spend. Coverage is self-reported, so confirm owned-entity presence in china for your exact roles before you commit.

How much does an Employer of Record cost?

EOR pricing typically runs from about $199 to $1,000 per employee per month, or 10–20% of salary, on top of the employee's actual pay and statutory costs, and it varies by country. You can request tailored quotes from shortlisted providers directly through Human Cloud.

Best Employer of Record (EOR) Providers Operating in China

China is a vast talent market with a uniquely complex employment system — mandatory social insurance and the housing provident fund vary by city, the hukou registration affects benefits, and foreign companies typically cannot employ staff directly without a local entity, so a dispatch/FESCO-style arrangement is standard. An Employer of Record (EOR) employs your China-based workers compliantly through a local structure, handling payroll, social insurance, and the housing fund so you can hire without your own entity.

The providers below all operate in China — global EOR platforms with China capability alongside Asia-Pacific specialists — ranked by the HC Score across 21 verified factors on neutral data.

Top-Ranked EOR Providers in China

Ranked by HC Score — based on verified customer endorsements, business cases, and 21 merit factors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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