Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan

Hong Kong Employment Agency Licence application

Hong Kong, China · Typically about 4–8 weeks after complete documents are formally submitted; suitability review, business premises and security deposit requirements may affect timing.

Estimated timeline
4-8 weekscounted from receipt of complete documents
Key deliverable
Employment Agency Licence application receipt
Packages
Standard service

What you provide

  • Company/individual entity and business registration information
  • Proof of lease and use of business premises
  • Information on licensees, directors, partners and nominated operators
  • Information on connected persons and relationships with financial institutions
  • Security deposit and bank information
  • Employment agency business plan, fees and compliance system
  • No criminal record and suitability declarations.

What you receive

  • Employment Agency Licence application receipt
  • Labour Department inquiries, verification and supplementary document records
  • Employment Agency Licence (upon approval)
  • Licence conditions, fee restrictions and renewal guidance.

Service details

This service handles the application for a Hong Kong employment agency licence. The actual applicable conditions, processing standards and competent authority requirements will be confirmed by an advisor based on the application before acceptance.

Est. processing time

After complete documents are formally submitted, it usually takes about 4–8 weeks; suitability review, business premises and security deposit requirements may affect the timeline.

Prices follow the service listing. Where government approval or official review is involved, the outcome rests with the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.

Hong Kong Employment Agency Licence application · Zhongwai Enterprise Service Center