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45 -dayAverage approval time
2,000+ESLS quotas filed
500+HK employers served
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Quota application handlingHK$0
Document feeHK$10,000
Government levy (24 months)HK$48,000
Estimated employer costHK$58,000

Estimates follow published standard rates (quota application HK$0, document fee HK$2,000/person, government levy HK$9,600/person at cost), for reference only; actuals are subject to Labour Department approval and formal quotation.

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Self-run vs Zhigang-handled: a side-by-side comparison

Self-runYou run the 6-week local open recruitment yourself, attend the Labour Department's in-person job fair every 2 weeks, and manage document standards alone — any gap can mean refusal.
Zhigang-handledQuota application at HK$0, full local-recruitment handling with complete evidence, documents checked item by item against Labour Department review standards, plus a staff dormitory plan.

What's in the plan

1A tailored ESLS application path designed around your industry and roles
2An itemised cost sheet — every fee in writing, no hidden charges
3A full timeline from local recruitment to worker arrival
4Risk alerts: new-rule thresholds and common refusal reasons, known in advance

2026 new-rules timeline

116 June: seven optimisation measures take effect; catering enters tier-2 review (3:1 department-level local full-time ratio)
2Local recruitment: extended from 4 to 6 weeks, with a physical job fair every 2 weeks — missing one means refusal
3Median wages: the new edition takes effect immediately from 22 June 2026; all applications are assessed on the new medians
4Accommodation-deduction cap: raised from 10% to 20% of wages (for standard contracts newly signed under approvals in principle issued on or after 16 June)

Why trust us

Licensed EA 82950Registered with the Labour Dept2,000+ quotas filedStaff dormitory plan

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Frequently asked questions

Is the tailored plan really free?

Completely free. Your plan and quotation are prepared by Zhigang's licensed consultant team based on your industry and headcount — no upfront fees.

Are the cost estimates accurate?

Estimates follow published standard rates (quota application HK$0, document fee HK$2,000/person, government levy HK$9,600/person at cost); actuals are subject to Labour Department approval and formal quotation.

Will I be spammed?

No. Your details are used only to deliver the plan and one consultant follow-up — kept strictly confidential, deletable on request.

Is it still worth applying under the 2026 rules?

Yes — but the bar is higher. Catering must meet the 3:1 department-level local full-time ratio, run 6 weeks of local recruitment and attend a physical job fair every 2 weeks; median wages already follow the 22 June 2026 edition. A solid application under the new rules remains the routine staffing channel for employers with persistent shortages.

How long from kick-off to workers on site?

About 45 days on average for approval; adding local recruitment and visa/entry arrangements, the overall run starts at about 60 days, subject to Labour Department review. For peak seasons, start 2-3 months ahead.