How to Hire an Employee in China Without a Company

Tom Kussmann
Horizons
Published in
1 min readApr 1, 2019
Lujiazui — Shanghai’s financial district in Pudong

Due to the continuing strength of the local economy, the enormous market market size and world-class infrastructure, foreign companies keep expanding to the Chinese market. The interest for China has shifted from simply manufacturing to selling goods and products to the growing Chinese middle class.

However, the complicated laws and bureaucracies intimidate many foreign companies from entering the market in China.

Through hiring qualified Chinese employees through HR outsourcing companies such as New Horizons Global Partners, companies can engage own staff onsite, familiar with the local culture and work environment. Nevertheless, hiring Chinese employees through outsourcing still involves various regulations.

Establishing a legal entity in China like a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China can help your company receive the same type of legal recognition as companies based in the country. However, not all businesses are ready to make this leap. They may want to test the market or establish a team on the ground that can help gain momentum for the company or establish business relationships.

The read the full story on How to Hire an Employee in China Without a Company, visit New Horizons Global Partners.

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