Hire in Asia

Hire in Asia

Planning to hire in Asia and pay your remote team seamlessly?

Sourcing for talent in new markets will surely allow you to access an extensive  talent pool for your organization. But the process of building a global team can be complex and time-consuming, if you don’t have the right resources and team of experts to help you out.

HR Trends in Asia

Links International, a Hong Kong-based HR and recruiting business, has released its top five Asia HR trends in 2025.

• Increased Investment in HR transformation programmes
  Attracting and maintaining outstanding talent is still seen as the deciding element in most organizations' success. A growing number of HR teams are implementing global or regional Human Capital Management systems and investigating how Robotic Process Automation and HR technology may be leveraged to automate administrative processes and increase the HR team's impact on the organization.
• Strong IT employment market to support IT projects across Asia
  IT projects across Asia continue to experience sustained investment, and as a result, IT candidates remain in high demand. While the IT job market is one of the few that has not been adversely impacted by the US/China trade war and other economic worries, IT candidates are demonstrating a declining willingness to shift positions, which means that organizations must compete harder to recruit IT applicants.
• HR executives focusing on cost optimization
  According to a recent study, 92 percent of HR directors are increasingly prioritizing budgeting and cost-cutting strategies in light of the uncertain economic situation. However, according to the same study, only 20% of these HR leaders are assessing the impact of these initiatives on the organization's overall efforts.
• Senior positions are being relocated from Hong Kong
  To avoid risks and continue to attract international talent, an increasing number of corporations with a regional presence are relocating top jobs out of Hong Kong and China and into other commercial centers such as Singapore.
• Taiwan and South-East Asia come out on top
  While the trade war and economic uncertainty have had a significant impact on traditional powerhouse economies such as Singapore, China, and Hong Kong, businesses in other countries such as Vietnam and Taiwan have benefited greatly from increased trade, investment, and business growth as a result of the trade war. 

Furthermore, as MNCs in China shift their investment elsewhere, some local enterprises in China are claiming higher growth as a result of lower competition.

Hire with Skuad

Skuad is a Global HR Platform that makes hiring, onboarding, paying, and managing your employees easier, regardless of the country of employment. Whether you're hiring locals or expats, with Skuad you can hire in Asia without having to set up subsidiaries, saving you precious time and thousands of dollars in investment.

Hire your dedicated team of professionals in Asia with the right set of skills that suits best for your organization with the help of Skuad experts.

Hire, onboard, pay and manage your remote team in Asia.

• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Cambodia
• China
• Hong Kong
• India
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Malaysia
• Mongolia
• Myanmar
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Uzbekistan
• Vietnam

To experience effortless hiring in Asia, talk to our People Ops Experts. Book a demo with Skuad.

FAQs

How to hire employees in Asia?

Companies can hire employees in Asia via direct hiring with a local entity or use an Employer of Record (EOR) - a third-party organization that legally employs a client's workforce without a local entity and compliantly manages their onboarding, payroll, taxes, benefits and more. Using an EOR is a simplified process whereas setting up a local entity demands major administrative efforts and consumes high budgets.

Can a US company employ someone in China or India?

Yes, a US company can hire employees in Asian countries like China, India, Japan etc., by setting up a local entity or via an Employer of Record (EOR), however it is mandatory to be compliant as per local laws in different regions.

How does a US company pay its employees working from Asian countries?

A US company can pay Asia-based employees via direct bank transfers into local accounts, through global payroll providers or international money-transfer platforms, or by using an Employer of Record (EOR), which handles local payroll processing, tax withholdings and statutory benefits.

Is it legal for a US company to hire employees from Asian countries?

Yes. A US company may employ talent in Asia provided it complies with each country’s labor and tax laws, secures valid work visas or permits, registers for social-insurance contributions and adheres to local employment regulations.

How is the work culture in Asia?

While Asia is diverse, workplaces often value respect for hierarchy, teamwork and group harmony, indirect communication to preserve face, a strong work ethic with long hours, and—in many markets—a growing emphasis on work-life balance.

How does an employer of record help with hiring employees in Asia?

An EOR becomes the legal employer on your behalf, drafting compliant local contracts, managing onboarding, payroll, taxes and benefits, handling work-permit applications and ongoing compliance—so you can hire quickly without setting up a local entity.