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Pay Mainland China Teams in CNY

Settlement Speed

T+0

Local Payment Methods

Alipay, WeChat Pay, Bank Transfer

Employer Tax Estimate

~35-40%

Compliance Level

Complex

Mainland China Payroll Compliance Guide

Expanding into Mainland China requires navigating a complex regulatory landscape governed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) and the Labor Contract Law. PayDD's China EOR service ensures full compliance from just $299 per person per month, handling all employer tax and social security contributions, which typically total 35-40% of salary. We guarantee T+0 instant settlement of payroll directly to your team's local bank accounts, Alipay, or WeChat Pay, eliminating the 3-5 day delays and high fees of traditional SWIFT transfers. Our platform manages everything from AI-powered KYC to contributions to China's mandatory housing fund, allowing you to hire and pay talent in CNY seamlessly and without a local entity.

Mainland China Payroll Compliance Guide — Compliance Details

Compliance in Mainland China is anchored by the Labor Contract Law and enforced by local branches of MOHRSS. Employer statutory contributions for pension, medical, unemployment, work-related injury, maternity insurance, and the housing fund sum to approximately 35-40% of an employee's gross salary. The standard payroll cycle is monthly. A key risk for foreign employers is misclassifying mandatory benefits or miscalculating contributions across different municipalities, leading to severe penalties. As your official Employer of Record (EOR), PayDD assumes all legal liability, ensuring accurate, on-time filings and payments to the correct local authorities, fully mitigating this risk.

Why PayDD for Mainland China Payroll?

• T+0 settlement — funds arrive T+0, vs SWIFT's 3–5 business days
• 2-hour AI KYC — onboard same day, no branch visit required
• China EOR from $299/employee/month — vs industry average $599+
• Full labor law compliance — pension, medical, unemployment, maternity, work injury, housing fund
• Full audit trail — every payment logged with timestamps and proof of remittance

How PayDD Mainland China Payroll Works

1. Add recipients — upload CSV or connect via API
2. Review & approve payroll in CNY
3. PayDD remits via local rails — arrives T+0

Real-World Use Case

A UK-based fintech company needed to quickly onboard five developers in Shanghai but faced a 6-month entity setup process and uncertain tax calculations. Using PayDD's China EOR, they bypassed entity establishment entirely. Our AI KYC verified candidates in under 2 hours, and we managed all contracts under local law with full benefit compliance. The team received their first month's salary in CNY via Alipay with T+0 settlement. The result was a 95% faster market entry and a predictable, all-inclusive cost, saving over £50,000 in initial legal and administrative fees.

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Hire in China — No Entity Required

Start with PayDD China EOR — labor contracts, social insurance, tax withholding. From $299/employee/month.