Salary rates in Hong Kong are good and there’s a flat tax rate of 15%. Employees are paid on a monthly basis and roles tend to be ‘temp to perm’ - Hong Kong is not ideal for people who want to fund a holiday by temping.
Employees are legally entitled to paid annual, sick and maternity leave, as well as designated rest days and employment insurance. There is, however, no minimum wage.
The tax year runs from April 1 to March 31. Only wages earned in Hong Kong are liable for taxation, up to a maximum of 17% of individual income.
Without citizenship, you must be sponsored by an employer to work in Hong Kong. The application process is identical whether you’re seeking contract or permanent work and must be done in person.
Dependants must obtain dependants' visas. If they want to work they will need their own work visas.
