Hong Kong's statutory employer costs are low: the main one is the employer's MPF contribution. The change to watch is that, for employment starting on or after 1 May 2025, MPF benefits can no longer offset severance or long service payments, so those payments are now a real additional cost.
The best EOR for Hong Kong is clear about how it accrues for severance and long service payments, and applies the Employment Ordinance on holidays, leave and notice.
EOR services in Hong Kong at a glance
- The 5 providers shortlisted here publish starting fees of US$199–699 per employee per month (about HK$1,600–HK$5,500 at the US Treasury rate of 30 September 2026).
- Mandatory employer costs add about 4% on top of a salary of HK$480,000.
- Key issue: Severance and long service payments can no longer be offset with MPF contributions.
- Hiring a team? Compare EOR fees with running your own Hong Kong limited company or branch in the EOR vs entity calculator.
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Severance and long service payments
Each is two-thirds of the last month's wages (capped at HK$22,500 a month) per year of service, up to HK$390,000. Ask how the provider accrues for them and who pays.
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MPF
Ask how the provider enrols the employee in an MPF scheme and shows the employer contribution on invoices.
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Statutory holidays and leave
There are 15 statutory holidays in 2026, and annual leave rises from 7 to 14 days with service. Check the contract reflects both.
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Visas
If your hire needs a work visa, ask whether the provider can sponsor it and what it charges.
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Deel
From US$599 / employee / month (about HK$4,700)
Published EOR price from US$599 a month; ask how it accrues for severance and long service payments.
- Contract length:
- Month-to-month, with no long-term commitment required.
- Cancellation:
- Cancel at any time; for EOR employees, local labour law on notice and severance still applies.
- Other fees:
- Deel says local compliance, payroll and benefits administration are included in the quoted price, with no hidden fees.
Delivery model in Hong Kong: Confirm with provider. Deel pricing, fees and terms
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Remote
From US$599 / employee / month (about HK$4,700)
States an owned-entity model; ask about visa sponsorship.
- Setup and onboarding fees:
- None. The Remote Platform is included at no extra cost on every plan.
- Deposit:
- No standard deposit or deposit fee. In certain circumstances Remote may require a refundable reserve, confirmed during onboarding before payment is due.
- Currency exchange:
- Remote sets one FX rate for each monthly billing cycle, shows it on the invoice and keeps it locked for the cycle.
Delivery model in Hong Kong: Owned entities (provider's stated model). Remote pricing, fees and terms
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Oyster
From US$699 / employee / month (about HK$5,500)
Publishes a Hong Kong EOR page and its EOR price.
- Setup, onboarding and offboarding fees:
- None: Oyster says these are included in the subscription fee.
- Deposit:
- Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR team members to start the engagement.
- Currency exchange:
- A conversion fee applies only if you pay in a currency different from the contract currency. You can pay in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD.
Delivery model in Hong Kong: Confirm with provider. Oyster pricing, fees and terms
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Playroll
From US$399 / employee / month (about HK$3,100)
Lower published starting price; check what it includes in Hong Kong.
- Onboarding and offboarding fees:
- None.
- Deposit:
- A fully refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary when you onboard an employee.
- Minimum commitment:
- No minimum commitment and no minimum number of employees.
Delivery model in Hong Kong: Confirm with provider. Playroll pricing, fees and terms
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RemoFirst
From US$199 / employee / month (about HK$1,600)
Lowest published starting price; ask what it includes in Hong Kong.
- Setup, onboarding and termination fees:
- None.
- Contract terms:
- No annual contracts and no minimum number of employees.
- Country pricing:
- The fee starts at US$199 and may vary with local requirements; RemoFirst says it gives a full cost breakdown before you commit.
Delivery model in Hong Kong: Confirm with provider. RemoFirst pricing, fees and terms
For a HK$480,000 salary, mandatory employer costs add about HK$18,000 a year. With an EOR fee of HK$4,700 a month, the total is roughly HK$554,400 a year (1.16× salary). Every employer contribution is broken down in cost to hire an employee in Hong Kong, and you can run your own numbers in the Hong Kong cost estimator.
| Team at HK$480,000 each | Salaries, employer costs and EOR fees a year |
|---|---|
| 1 employee | HK$554,400 (about US$70,700) |
| 5 employees | HK$2,772,000 (about US$353,300) |
| 25 employees | HK$13,860,000 (about US$1,766,500) |
At some headcount, running your own Hong Kong limited company or branch costs less than the EOR fees. Find yours with the EOR vs entity calculator.
Before you request quotes, read the full Employer of Record in Hong Kong guide for contribution rates, employment rules and official sources.
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- Deel vs RemoteThe two best-known EOR platforms, with similar headline prices. The real differences are in how they employ people locally and how much of the wider HR stack you want from one vendor.
- Deel vs OysterA broad workforce platform versus a provider built around small and mid-sized distributed teams. Here's how their published pricing and positioning compare.
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