Knofty is a Hong Kong-based firm specialising in HR and business expansion across Asia.
We enable fast market entry without the need to set up a local entity, reducing overhead and legal risk.
We handle the legal complexities of employing staff in the regions, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Start operations in days, without the lengthy process and cost of setting up a local entity. Our all-in-one HR support reduces your administrative overhead and mitigates legal risk by ensuring full compliance with payroll, tax, and employment regulations.
Business Overview
We enable businesses to hire and operate in China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore quickly and in full legal compliance.
Employer of Record
We become the legal employer for your team, managing contracts, compliance, and employment risks. You keep full day-to-day control of your staff. This is the simplest way to begin operations.
Multi-Country Payroll
We manage the intricacies of local taxes and regulations, ensuring your team across different regions is paid accurately and on time.
Recruitment Services
As your local experts, we find and screen qualified candidates who are a good fit for your company's culture and objectives.
HR Compliance
We help you navigate the region's evolving employment laws, ensuring on wages, benefits, and workplace safety are fully compliant.
Accounting
We provide comprehensive accounting services to track your money, meticulously recording all income and expenditure. We then analyse this data to produce clear reports that reveal your company's true financial health.
Tax Filing
Our tax filing service manages the mandatory process of declaring your income and calculating tax owed to the authorities. We ensure your submissions are timely and accurate to guarantee compliance and avoid penalties.
Company Formation
We guide you through company formation in both Hong Kong and mainland China. We handle streamlined incorporation for foreign owners and navigate the more complex mainland process, which often requires a local partner and specific industry approvals.
Government Funding
We assist Hong Kong-based companies in securing government funding. We identify relevant grants and funding schemes for innovation and growth, supporting your applications for costs related to R&D, export expansion, and technology upgrades.
Our Team
Mandy Luk
Mandy optimizes financial operations and ensures the payroll accuracy of 99%, leveraging over 20 years of expertise in streamlining workflows and systems.
Mario Sauke
Mario leverages 20+ years in operational efficiency and resolves complex challenges through end-to-end project management, quality assurance, and risk assessment.
Agatha Cheung
Agatha leverages 15+ years in human resources. Now she focuses on both human resources and business development, integrating talent management with strategic growth initiatives.
Kishani Jayakody
Kishani, a seasoned HR strategist, strengthens compliance while cultivating high-performing teams through strategic HR.
Marty Mayo
Marty supports business development, focusing on lead generation, client interaction, and proposal preparation.
