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Out2China helps global companies expand into China within just 30 days. Both EOR and PEO services are a way to quickly launch your business into the Chinese market efficiently, without costly compliance delays.
We take care of all employment paperwork, payroll, and HR Compliance Management within 30 days so you can focus on growing your business in the Chinese market.
EOR or Employer of Record is a local company in China that hires workers on your behalf. EOR services, like Out2China, allow overseas companies to legally employ staff without the time consuming process of setting up a local entity. Out2China handles the entire employment process.
EOR being the legal employer of your staff in China
EOR signing employment contracts with employees on your behalf
EOR handles payroll, tax filing and statutory compliance
EOR manages social insurance and housing fund contributions
Your company manages day-today performance and general work
PEO or Professional Employer Organisation services is an HR outsourcing partner that uses a co-employment model. With a PEO you share employment responsibilities Out2China while retaining legal ownership of the employee relationship and the PEO takes care of local policy nuance and strict labor laws that exist in China.
PEO services include:
PEO services are great for companies that have already registered a local entity in China but want HR assistance and outsourcing to keep on top of regional regulations and leverage local connections.
If you’re launching your business into China you should choose an EOR if you do not already have a registered company, want to hire quickly, reduce risk and are interested in testing the Chinese market.
You should choose a PEO if you already have a Chinese legal entity for your business, want to outsource HR administration and want support with payroll and benefits management.
| Employer of Record | Professional Employer Organisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Local entity in China required | No – avoid paperwork and test new markets | Yes – take advantage of the benefits that come with a local entity |
| Legal employer of staff | No – EOR is the legal employer while you manage the work and performance | The legal employer is shared between your business and the POE |
| Compliance responsibility | No – the EOR takes care of everything | Shared responsibility backed by the PEO's local knowledge and expertise |
| Who is it best for | Quick set ups or wanting to test new markets | Established companies wanting local expertise |
Here are some of the key reasons companies use a EOR or PEO when launching their business into the Chinese market
EOR & PEO services enable overseas companies to hire legally in China without establishing a local entity, minimizing upfront investment. With 28 years of local HR and compliance expertise, Out2China ensures smooth onboarding and ongoing compliance across industries.
Navigate the intricacies of cross-border employment laws with expert local guidance. Our deep expertise ensures seamless HR compliance across labor, tax, and social security obligations, safeguarding employers from costly legal and operational risks.
Outsourcing HR operations to a trusted partner not only lowers administrative overhead but also mitigates compliance and legal risks across China’s diverse regulatory landscape. This allows companies to redirect resources toward core business growth with greater efficiency and confidence.
We manage your entire HR operation in China, such as employment contracts, payroll, compliance, and more, so you can focus on scaling your business. Our services include:
Out2China helps international companies register entities, build compliant HR teams, and manage payroll and operations in China — all in one platform.
Get in touch with our consultants today to simplify your China entry and business growth.
EOR allows you to legally employ staff without registering a local entity, significantly reducing setup time and costs compared to establishing a company.
We offer co-employment HR management including payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations in partnership with your company.
Initial consultation, contract signing, candidate onboarding, payroll setup, compliance checks, and ongoing HR management.
Typically within 30 days, ensuring your team is operational quickly and smoothly.
Drafting compliant contracts, managing amendments, renewals, and ensuring legal protections.
For EOR/PEO setup in China, you typically need to provide the documents below:
1. Company incorporation documents (business license or foreign entity registration).
2. Candidate information, including CV and role details.
3. Identification documents (passport/ID) for the employee.
4. Any additional compliance forms required by local authorities.
Our team will guide you through each step to ensure a smooth onboarding.
We adopt a Local + Cross-Border Service Model to manage payroll and tax compliance: local experts ensure accurate salary disbursement, social security contributions, and tax filing in each jurisdiction, while our cross-border service centre consolidates all data, providing unified payroll reports and seamless tax coordination. This model minimises compliance risks, prevents costly errors, and enables efficient global workforce management.
Our 28 years of local experience, comprehensive service portfolio, transparent processes, and strong client focus set us apart as the trusted partner.
Yes. Using an Employer of Record (EOR) allows you to legally employ staff through a licensed provider without establishing a Chinese entity.
Yes, provided the EOR provider is properly licensed and follows Chinese labor regulations. Out2China is fully licenced and are experts at Chinese labor laws.
Hiring through an EOR can typically take a few days to a few weeks, compared with several months for company registration.
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