Employer of Record · China

Grow your team in China — effortlessly.

Swift onboarding in China — 7 days on average. Brix is the legal employer, so you can hire without setting up a local entity.

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Capital
Beijing
Currency
Chinese yuan (¥, CNY)
Official language
Chinese
Avg. salary
CNY 150,000 – CNY 200,000/yr
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Who teams hire in China
Software Developers / Engineers30%
Product Managers15%
Data Scientists / Analysts15%
Sales & Marketing20%
Customer Support10%
Operations Managers10%
Statutory & benefits

Benefits, tailored to China.

Every hire gets a locally compliant, competitive package — handled end to end.

Housing Fund
Public Health Insurance
Retirement Pension
Social Security
Work Injury Insurance
Maternity Insurance
The local playbook

Hiring in China, decoded.

Employment Contract Details

  • Contracts can be in English and/or Chinese, and must be in writing and signed by both parties.
  • Key details include the employee's name, start date, length of employment, position and responsibilities, working hours, remuneration, labor protections, and termination conditions.
  • In Shanghai, contracts can be established in English with mutual consent.

Working Hours and Overtime

In China, standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday. Overtime pay is mandatory for hours beyond standard working hours, with rates ranging from 150% to 300% of the hourly rate. Employees can work up to 3 hours of overtime per day and 36 hours per month.

Notice Period

The minimum notice period is 1 month and can be increased based on the employer's discretion.

Probationary Period

  • Probation periods vary based on the length of employment:
  • Less than 1 year: up to one month
  • 1–3 years: up to two months
  • 3 or more years: up to six months
  • Termination during probation requires valid cause and proof.
How it works

From intro to first payroll, in days.

01
Tell us who you want to hire
Share the role and the country — we confirm local feasibility and a compliant cost breakdown.
02
We draft a compliant contract
Local labour-law-checked employment agreement, benefits, and onboarding in days, not weeks.
03
Your hire signs & onboards
Brix is the legal employer in-country; your new teammate is set up with payroll and equipment.
04
We run payroll & HR ongoing
Monthly payroll, tax filings, benefits, and HR support — one point of contact for everything.

Ready to hire in China?

Brix is the legal employer in China — talk to a local specialist and start onboarding this week.

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