EMPLOYER OF RECORD IN CHINA
Expand your orbit in China.
Pebl’s China PEO (Professional Employer Organization) solution simplifies your expansion into China. This solution creates a quick and compliant supported employee onboarding process—all without setting up a legal entity.
By partnering with Pebl, we act as your Employer of Record. We hire, onboard, and manage your supported employees, ensuring full compliance while you maintain control of day-to-day employee oversight. From managing payroll and benefits to mitigating risk, we take care of every small detail so you can focus on moving your business forward.
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China at a glance
CNY
Currency, Yuan
1.4B
Population
14.4T
Economy
Mandarin
Language
77th
Ranked Ease of Doing Business
Monthly
Payroll cycle
Benefits of hiring in China
China is the world’s second-largest economy and is home to the world’s largest population, making it a massive market for finding new customers. Companies within virtually all sectors will find growth opportunities in this market, though this is especially true for manufacturing, IT, and software companies.
The country’s college graduation numbers grow year after year, with about 7.6 million new graduates in 2019 (most recent data). More than 640,000 master’s and doctoral students graduated from China’s colleges and universities in 2019, offering international companies an ever-deepening talent pool from which to hire.
China climbed 15 places on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report between 2019 and 2020, ranking 31st overall. Eight business reforms made expanding into China easier than in any previous year. The country joined the world’s top ten most-improved markets for doing business.
Benefits
China is the world’s second-largest economy and is home to the world’s largest population, making it a massive market for finding new customers.
Hiring in China
China’s minimum wage varies across provinces and regions.
Wages and salaries in China
Average workweek hours
China’s standard system outlines no more than eight hours per day within a 40-hour week. However, this applies only to certain positions and is subject to labor authorities’ approval.
Overtime considerations
China’s labor laws include overtime standards, though they remain fluid. Employees may receive 1.5 times their standard rate for work exceeding an eight-hour workday. Saturday and Sunday work earns employees two times their standard rate. However, employers cannot ask employees to work more than three hours of overtime on a weekday and no more than 36 hours per month.
Leave Entitlements in China
Parental leave
- Mothers receive 98 days of maternity leave and 15 days of parental leave. Mothers may receive an additional 15 days of leave in the event of a difficult birth. Each ensuing birth results in another 15 days of leave.
- Fathers may receive paternity leave depending on local laws.
Sick leave
Employees who suffer a non-work injury or illness receive three to 24 months of medical leave, dependent upon their total working years.
Vacation and annual leave
Employees in China accrue time off depending on how long they have worked for their employer:
Employment Time | Vacation |
|---|---|
Between 1-10 years | 5 days |
Between 10-20 years | 10 days |
Over 20 years | 15 days |
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