🇨🇳 China · Employment & Labor
Hiring rules, employment contracts, payroll, social insurance, and EOR options.
Employment is governed by the Labour Law and the Labour Contract Law, administered by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS). Written contracts and social-insurance enrolment are mandatory.
- A written labour contract is required, generally within one month of the start date.
- Employers enrol staff in social insurance and the housing fund (commonly the "five insurances and one fund").
- The standard working time is 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week.
Official authorities
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS)
Labour and social-security administration.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- China Government Portal — State Council official portal — policy releases, public services, and government documents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — China's foreign policy and consular services — passport, visa, and consular protection info
- National Immigration Administration — Visas, permanent residency, and border control for foreigners entering China
- State Taxation Administration — Personal income tax filing, business tax registration, and VAT invoice verification