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Hiring Employees While on Residence Status

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Labour contracts, social contributions and work permits if hiring foreigners.

Short answer: hiring staff on a residence permit means following local labour law: contracts, minimum wage, social/tax registration. Foreign employees may need work permits. Shell employment is unwise.

FAQ

Only hire family?

Compliant contracts and social contributions may still apply.

Remote staff?

Depends on labour and tax nexus.

Penalties?

Fines and possible extension problems.

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