ChinaEmployer and Payroll Registration

Registering as an employer in China

Register as an employer so you can hire and run payroll. Handled by the local tax bureau and the social insurance and housing fund offices.

Official program name

Registering as an employer in China

Program category

Employer and payroll registration

Authority

The local tax bureau and the social insurance and housing fund offices

What it covers

Registering your company as an employer, setting up payroll tax withholding and social contributions, and getting ready to issue payslips.

Who needs it

Any company that will hire employees in the country, including the founders if they are paid through the company.

Typical documents

Company registration papers, tax registration details, the identification of the owners or directors, and the employment contract terms.

Good to know

Rules about who counts as an employee, minimum pay and contributions differ by country. Check them before you hire.

Processing time

To be confirmed. Confirm with the authority.

Official source

chinatax.gov.cn

Directional guidance only, not legal or financial advice. Requirements depend on your business and change often. Confirm current rules with the official body before you apply.