HK$0 Agency Fee
Labour Quota Application
Policy-aligned preparation with fast document submission and approval follow-up. We handle the labour quota application for employers free of charge.
01Policy Matching→02Document Filing→03Approval Follow-up
ZHIGANG service brand · HK licence details below
One-Stop Hong KongImported Labour Hiring
—— Building the bridge between careers and Hong Kong ——
We support candidate matching and process follow-up against role requirements, local-recruitment records and candidate preferences, then help prepare ESLS and visa-stage documents. Authorities decide each application.
EA Licence No. 82950Registered TrademarkZhuhai · Macao · Hong Kong
Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme
ESLS · HK Labour Department
- Free labour quota application service
- End-to-end compliance until onboarding in HK
2018
Team Established
86,000+
Cross-border Talent Data
98%
Matching Success Rate
7 days
Fastest Talent Matching
⚠️ Seven new 2026 ESLS measures are now in effect (under the relevant June 2026 notices): basic local recruitment remains four weeks. Specified tier-two catering kitchen and floor roles use six weeks and a recruitment fair every two weeks. Check current ratios and wages for the exact role.
Key June 2026 changes →About ZHIGANG
Precise Matching · Compliant Delivery
ZHIGANG is AOYE Resources' Hong Kong service brand. Employment-agency services are handled by the licensed operator shown on this page. The brand, operating team, legal entities and licence holder should be read separately.
AOYE Resources (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.
National High-Tech EnterpriseHeadquartered in Zhuhai — the hub city connecting Hong Kong and Macao — Aoye Resources is a National High-Tech Enterprise specialising in cross-border executive search, cross-border HR agency, AI job-seeking services and AI SaaS recruitment systems, providing employers, agencies, recruiting teams and cross-border job seekers with one-stop HR services from job analysis and matching to quota application, process follow-up and onboarding.
HK application process knowledge
Role, local recruitment and application records checked against current ESLS requirements
Quota application support
Preparation, filing and follow-up support; the Labour Department decides each application
HK and Macau contacts
Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai contact channels with project-based follow-up
Onboarding process support
Interview, visa and onboarding milestones followed up as agreed by both parties
Cross-border Executive SearchCross-border HR AgencyAI Job-seeking ServicesAI SaaS Recruitment System
7 yrs+
Cross-border Talent Services
3 cities
Offices in Zhuhai, Macao and Hong Kong
AOYE
Sources quality mainland talent for Hong Kong
Professional matching for Hong Kong employers
ZHIGANG Track Record
Data as of June 2026 · Compiled by ZhiJieSuo
500+
Hong Kong Employers Served
2,000+
ESLS Quotas Filed
88%
Annual Worker Retention
Licenses
Government Registered · Licensed
Employment Agency Licence
Employment agency licence issued by the Hong Kong Labour Department — a government-registered, licensed operator.
Mainland Trademark Certificate
Registered trademark — clear brand origin, protected brand rights, no market confusion.
Core Services
One-Stop Hong Kong Imported Labour Hiring
Four interlocking services covering the full hiring cycle — from quota application to talent settlement.
Role + consent checks
Quality Talent Matching
Match candidates to verified role requirements and candidate preferences. Timing depends on complete information, interviews and confirmation by both parties.
Hire Well · Manage Well
Reliable Talent Delivery
Contract review, on-the-job follow-up and dispute coordination by our professional team — so employers "hire well and manage well".
Settle · Retain
Talent Settlement Service
Assistance in locating staff accommodation — peace of mind for employers, proper living conditions for workers, and higher retention.
Demand Background
ZHIGANG Case Study
Demand Background
20 imported workers for an F&B group — fully onboarded before peak season
IndustryRestaurant chain
Scale4 branches in Hong Kong
RolesChefs, waiters, helpers
TimelineBefore peak season
Requirement20 imported workers for the F&B department, fully onboarded before peak season — local recruitment evidence and the ESLS application handled end-to-end by ZHIGANG.
Delivery Results
60 daysFrom launch to full multi-store onboarding
88%Annual worker retention
0Labour compliance incidents
Licensed EA 82950Labour Dept follow-upStaff dormitory planEnd-to-end delivery
Similar needs? See our industry solution: HK F&B imported labour solution →
Service Process
Six Steps to Working in Hong Kong
Fully aligned with the HK Labour Department's Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme, handled end-to-end by the ZHIGANG team.
STEP 1
Basic local recruitment 4 weeks
STEP 2
Tier-two catering recruitment 6 weeks
STEP 3
Labour Department review Case-specific
STEP 4
Visa after complete documents Normally about 6 weeks
STEP1
Step 1
Labour Quota Application
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- The offered salary must not be lower than the prevailing median monthly wage for comparable posts as advised by the Labour Department.
- Provide basic vacancy information: monthly salary range, working hours, entry requirements and duties.
- After ZHIGANG files the application, the Supplementary Labour Division consults relevant government bureaux and bodies to assess whether the terms are reasonable.
Documents from Employer
- Business Registration copy (BR)
- Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
- Valid business licences & permits (L)
- Certified extract of Business Register (CEI)
Handled by ZHIGANG
- ESLS application form (ESLS-1A/B)
- Supplementary information declaration (Apx.1)
- Full-time local employee return (Apx.2)
- Authorisation letter, signed & chopped (Apx.3)
- Imported workers information return (Apx.4)
- Justifications for importing workers (Apx.5)
- Licence/approval information return (Apx.6)
STEP2
Step 2
Open Local Recruitment
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- After preliminary screening, the vacancy must be advertised openly for the period required by the Labour Department: normally 4 weeks, or 6 weeks for tier-two catering kitchen and service roles, with the required job fairs.
- Channels: newspapers, job websites and the Labour Department's Interactive Employment Service; the LD also refers suitable local job-seekers for interviews.
- After the recruitment period, submit recruitment details to the Supplementary Labour Division, including reasons for not interviewing/hiring individual candidates (Form ESLS-9).
- The LD assesses the application, checks for breaches of the advised minimum wage or unreasonable rejection of local candidates, and seeks the Labour Advisory Board's views.
STEP3
Step 3
Application Vetting
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- Based on the Labour Advisory Board's advice, the LD decides whether to approve or refuse the application, considering manpower needs and the number of local employees.
- If the application is wholly or partly refused, a written review request may be lodged within three months of the notification date.
- Once approved, apply to the Immigration Department for the imported workers' visas/entry permits.
Whether the company/employer is under LD administrative sanctionWhether the offered salary is below the advised median monthly wageWhether restrictive or unreasonable job requirements were imposedWhether there is no genuine intent to hire or train local workers first
STEP4
Step 4
Talent Recruitment
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01Screening & Matching
Our smart talent database screens suitable candidates against your requirements and background analysis, with detailed staffing recommendations.
02Recommendation
Level-3 HR managers refine AI-generated candidate suggestions to finalise the recommended shortlist.
03Interviews
A | One-on-one video interviews — fast and flexible for small hiring needs. B | Face-to-face interviews at our venue for hires of 3–5 or more.
STEP5
Step 5
Visa / Entry Permit Endorsement
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- After approval and selection, the employer signs a Standard Employment Contract with each imported worker, for a term of up to 24 months as specified in the approval letter.
- After contracts are signed, we arrange medical checks at authorised institutions and handle employees' visa matters with the Immigration Department.
- We coordinate workers' valid Exit-Entry Permits for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao and the relevant endorsements.
Standard Employment Contract (LD 294)
Signed by both parties, in quadruplicate
Declaration & Authorisation (ESLS-11)
Signed by the worker, original form
Joint Declaration (ESLS-12)
Signed by the employer — Mainland–HKSAR labour cooperation joint declaration
STEP6
Step 6
Arrangements for Working in HK
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- During visa processing, ZHIGANG provides pre-employment briefings on Hong Kong/Macao workplace culture to help workers adapt quickly.
- Employers must provide suitable accommodation in Hong Kong or the Mainland; if not provided free of charge, ZHIGANG can assist in finding housing in Hong Kong.
- We arrange attendance at the Labour Department's briefing within 8 weeks of arrival, with no wage deduction permitted.
- If a worker cannot come to Hong Kong or complete the contract, submit the Notification of Termination (ESLS-13) within 7 days and apply for replacement candidates within the time limit.
Scope and payment / timing details
Local recruitment starts on the date specified by the Labour Department: the basic period is 4 weeks; catering kitchen and service-department roles subject to tier-two review require 6 weeks and the required job fairs. Approval-in-principle is assessed case by case after recruitment. Visa applications follow that approval; Immigration normally takes 6 weeks after receiving all required documents. Recruitment, additional documents, approval, visas and arrival are separate stages. No fixed end-to-end arrival time is promised.
Pricing
Transparent Pricing · Free Quota Application
Open and transparent fees. We handle the HK labour quota application free of charge — fees apply only upon success.
Transparent fees, confirmed in writing
Documentation fee
HK$2,000 / person
Charged only after quota approval
- Service and third-party fees quoted as incurred
- Official receipts provided
The government levy and ZHIGANG service fees are listed separately. Wages, accommodation, statutory insurance, transport and optional services are excluded. Actual costs follow current policy, the approval, contract months and written agreement.
Scope and payment / timing details
Employer scope: HK dollars per worker, with a 24-month contract used for the government levy example. Quota-application assistance is HK$0. The employer pays Zhigang a one-time HK$2,000 processing fee after approval when document processing begins.
Government levy: paid by the employer to support the Employees Retraining Board. It is HK$400 per worker multiplied by the contract months, capped at 24 months: HK$9,600 for 24 months. Pay Immigration once after visa approval and before visa issue. It is not a separate monthly visa fee.
Recurring and additional costs: wages, housing, statutory employee compensation insurance, transport and optional interview services are excluded. Different contract lengths, headcounts or service scopes require a revised quote.
Employee-side fees are separate: existing service information lists CNY600 per worker per month for labour services and CNY1,200 per worker per two years for insurance, collected by the mainland licensed partner. Confirm the start date, actual duration and payment schedule in writing. These are not Hong Kong government levies and are excluded from the employer's HK-dollar one-time subtotal.
FAQ
Questions Employers Ask Most
Quotas, fees, recruitment evidence and accommodation — clear answers before you decide.
The ESLS allows Hong Kong employers who genuinely cannot recruit suitable local candidates to import workers to fill vacancies — the main lawful channel for the catering, hotel and retail sectors. Workers are engaged under Standard Employment Contracts with wages in line with Hong Kong market levels.
Local recruitment starts on the date specified by the Labour Department: the basic period is 4 weeks; catering kitchen and service-department roles subject to tier-two review require 6 weeks and the required job fairs. Approval-in-principle is assessed case by case after recruitment. Visa applications follow that approval; Immigration normally takes 6 weeks after receiving all required documents. Recruitment, additional documents, approval, visas and arrival are separate stages. No fixed end-to-end arrival time is promised.
Costs comprise local recruitment evidence handling, application agency services, visa processing and an optional dormitory plan, quoted in writing by industry and headcount. Assessment is free. See the full fee details.
The employer completes the local recruitment required for the role and keeps advertisement, application and interview records. ZHIGANG can organise and check them; the Labour Department decides compliance and approval case by case.
Imported workers must have suitable accommodation in Hong Kong. Employers may arrange compliant housing themselves or use the ZHIGANG staff dormitory plan.
ZHIGANG is AOYE Resources' Hong Kong service brand. The Labour Department directory lists the employment agency as Jobs HK Smartlink at Room 219, 8/F, Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. This page displays licence number 82950; verify current details in the official directory before using the service.
Official resources:HK Labour Department · Immigration Department
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Hong KongRoom 219, 8/F, Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay (Licence registered address)
ZhuhaiRoom 2103, 21/F, Yuhai Global Financial Center, Xiangzhou District
MacaoLocal service team (visits by appointment)