Lundi supports compliant employment in China on a case-by-case basis given operational complexity, regulatory considerations, and US-China geopolitical dynamics. Strong fit for specific China-market presence and Mandarin-language roles. For broader Asia operations Lundi typically recommends Vietnam, Singapore, or India.
China remains the world's largest single talent market with extensive senior engineering, manufacturing, and corporate depth concentrated in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou. The flip side: operational complexity is substantial — PRC employment law requires local entity setup, capital controls affect remittances, and US-China geopolitical dynamics create additional considerations for many Western buyers. Lundi supports compliant employment in China on a case-by-case basis for specific China-market presence requirements. For broader Asia operations Lundi typically recommends Vietnam (engineering at lower cost and lower geopolitical risk), Singapore (regional HQ functions), or India (English-language scale).
What it costs to employ someone through Lundi.
Lundi's cost is the all-in cost of the employee — gross salary plus statutory employer contributions plus customary benefits — and a Lundi management fee on top. The management fee depends on team size and scope: smaller teams pay a higher per-head rate, teams of 20+ get materially better unit economics, and Build–Operate–Transfer engagements are structured separately.
The alternative paths look like: setting up your own local entity (meaningful months of legal and accounting work, plus ongoing in-country HR, payroll, and compliance infrastructure), engaging a local recruitment agency on contingency (typically a percentage of first-year compensation, paid once, with no ongoing employment relationship), or hiring as a contractor (lower upfront cost, real misclassification risk in most jurisdictions). Lundi is faster than entity setup, structurally different from contingency recruitment, and lower-risk than contractor arrangements.
Talk to us for specific pricing.
Lundi works with companies building teams of 10 or more across business, technical, and operational functions . Not for one-off hires or individual placements.
EOR platforms employ individuals for you. Lundi recruits, employs, and operates concentrated teams — including day-to-day management, HR, and an optional path to your own entity. It's the operating model for companies that have outgrown the EOR ceiling.
