Last updated: September 2026.
Criterion 1: verify the licence
Every employment agency must hold a Labour Department employment agency licence. Verification takes thirty seconds on the Labour Department licence lookup — do it before paying anything. Ours is licence 81090; verify it yourself.
Criterion 2: fee transparency
- Itemised fees (government fees separated from service fees)
- Government fees have official standards (levy HK$9,600, visa ~HK$330) — quotes far off from these are a warning sign
- Beware "guaranteed approval" promises — quotas are government-approved; no agency can guarantee
Criterion 3: end-to-end or split services?
Some agencies only file the quota application; others cover matching, visas and housing. Ask which parts are in-house and which are outsourced — when something slips mid-process, you will want to know who to call.
Criterion 4: housing support
Housing is a legal requirement (at least 3.4 m² per person; deduction cap 20%). Ask about partner dormitories, site visits, and pricing — housing quality directly affects worker stability.
Criterion 5: track record in your industry
- Ask for success cases in YOUR industry (F&B, construction, care homes differ)
- Prefer verifiable cases — e.g. our published stories: a Cantonese seafood restaurant granted 20+ quotas in one go, a steel cable company, and more
Criterion 6: compliance record
Search the agency name for violation news; the Labour Department also publishes details of offending agencies — check before signing.
Red flags (walk away)
- "Guaranteed approval" — no one can guarantee a government decision
- Asking for a deposit before you verify the licence
- Vague fees that will not be itemised
- No physical office or refusal to meet
- Cash-only, no receipts
FAQ
Q: Which agency is good? A: No absolute answer — judge with the 6 criteria: licence check, fee transparency, service scope, housing, track record, compliance. An agency that lets you verify, itemises quotes, and shows real cases is worth talking to.
Q: What is a reasonable agency fee? A: Government fees are standardised (about HK$9,930 fixed); service fees vary by scope — the key is itemised, no hidden charges.
Q: How do I verify the licence? A: Use the Labour Department employment agency licence lookup with the licence number. Ours is 81090 — check it.
Our answer
We will not claim to be "the best" — we put the evidence out: licence 81090 verifiable, itemised quotes, end-to-end from quota to housing, real named case studies, 95%+ approval on handled cases. Score us with the 6 criteria yourself.
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