Can a Hong Kong company hire foreign employees?
Yes, a Hong Kong company can hire foreign employees to work in Hong Kong. The company must file an employment visa for each such employee and it must be approved by authorities. There are different schemes under the employment visa category that cater to different groups of employees: • Those with a degree or higher qualification in a full-time and locally accredited programme in Hong Kong (referred to as non-local graduates) • Those with foreign education but possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in Hong Kong • Chinese residents who possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in Hong Kong. Note that the company must be incorporated first before an employment visa application can be filed. For further information, refer to Hong Kong Employment Visa Schemes.
