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Employing in China

Provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights are spelled out in the Labour Law of the People’s Republic of China and Labour Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China. The Labour Law covers workplace discrimination against employees’ protected characteristics such as ethnicity and religion.

Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in China.

Minimum wage

The minimum wage in China varies across cities and regions. Major cities have an average higher minimum wage. Shanghai, for example, sets its monthly minimum wage at 2,740 RMB and the hourly minimum wage for part-time workers at 25 RMB, while Beijing sets its monthly minimum wage at 2,540 RMB and and the hourly minimum wage for part-time workers at 27.7 RMB. 

Onboarding

We can help you get a new employee started in China fast.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform.

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Competitive benefits package in China

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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Mental health support
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Pension or 401(K)
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Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

Since Deng Xiaoping launched the Open Door policy in late 1978, China has seen rocketship growth over the past four decades, transforming a strictly communist economy into a global superpower.

Today, China is a staggering multi-trillion dollar economy dominating entire industries from manufacturing to finance, setting the pace for so much technological innovation.

China’s labor market is vast, highly educated, and home to an enormous an untapped collection of expats and locals open to remote work. The sheer size and potential of China markets makes international expansion here alluring to any growth-focused employer.

Keep in mind that local expertise is almost essential in nearly every instance due to the truly unique nature of doing business here. More and more Chinese professionals are multilingual with fluency in English as well as local dialects. It’s also worth noting that China’s huge expanse makes every pocket of the country different. The culture, food, climate, language, and business practices of each province often varies dramatically, but for those companies determined enough to find success in China – the potential rewards are immense.

Capital City
Beijing
Currency
Chinese yuan
Languages
Mandarin (Putonghua)
Population size
1,400,050,000
Ease of doing business
Very easy
Payroll frequency
Monthly
VAT - standard rate
13%

Grow your team in China with Remote

Want to employ workers in China? Companies hiring in China are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in China and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your China team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in China. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Risks of misclassification

China, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in China may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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Transparent Pricing in China

Payroll

29

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  • Powerful, transparent international payroll
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  • Personalized support from dedicated specialists
  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
  • Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution
Contractor Management

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  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with
  • Work with international contractors
  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
  • Transparent payments with complete visibility
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  • Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries
  • Onboarding with a dedicated specialist
  • Local payroll paid on time, every time
  • Compliance protections built-in
  • Competitive, flexible and localized benefits
  • Dedicated in-house experts for local support
  • Includes HR Essentials as standard