Simplified payroll for Hong Kong SMEs

Q: What payroll software do you use?

We use Talenox, a localized payroll platform built for Hong Kong compliance. You don’t need to purchase, configure, or manage the software yourself. Full access is included in your plan, and your dedicated Sleek accountant handles the execution for you.

Get expert local payroll management bundled into Sleek’s accounting plans from HK$5,880/fy, with no per-employee charge.

Monthly payroll, payslips, MPF handled end to end
Employer’s Return (BIR56A) filed on time, every year
One team for payroll, accounting, and bookkeeping
Seamless migration from your current payroll

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What you get with Sleek’s payroll services

Monthly payroll runs

Full processing of salaries, deductions and allowances. We issue itemised digital payslips and keep a compliant payroll record for every employee.

MPF e-submissions

Accurate MPF calculation and on-time monthly e-submission, so your statutory employer obligations are met without you tracking them.

Employer's Return (BIR56A)

We prepare and submit your BIR56A Employer's Return, with an IR56B for each employee, covering the standard 1 April to 31 March tax year.

Talenox employee access

Your team gets self-service access to payslips and records through Talenox, which also supports their individual salary-tax filing.

On-demand add-ons

Scale as you grow. Add leave management, or custom tax filings for new hires (IR56E) and leavers (IR56F/G).

Accounting, bookkeeping and payroll in one plan

Payroll is included from the Standard plan upward, with no per-employee fees.

Select your average monthly expenses based on a 12 months Financial year:

Accounting Basic

Essential annual compliance and reporting for straightforward financial oversight.

From

HK$3,500/fy

Covers the basics, like:

Annual bookkeeping

Annual Unaudited Financial Statements

Employer’s Return

Annual management reports

5 day support response time

15% OFF

Accounting Standard

Our top choice for growing businesses needing monthly insights and payroll support.

From

HK$5,880/fy

☆ MOST POPULAR

HK$4,998/fy

Includes everything in Basic, plus:

Monthly bookkeeping

Monthly Unaudited Financial Statements

Monthly management reports

Monthly Payroll

Basic tax advice

48 hr support response time

15% OFF

Accounting Premium

A premium solution with personalised reviews and advanced support for ambitious growth.

From

HK$15,120/fy

HK$12,852/fy

Includes everything in Standard, plus:

Quarterly review with senior accountant

Leave management

Xero subscription

24 hr support response time

15% OFF

Compare plan features

Accounting
Basic

HK$3,500/fy

Accounting
Standard

HK$5,880/fy

Accounting
Premium

HK$15,120/fy

Bookkeeping

Annual

Monthly

Weekly

Digital receipt submission

SleekBooks software

Accounting

Unaudited Financial Statements

Employer’s Return

Dedicated accountant

Management reports

Annual

Monthly

Weekly

Review meetings with senior accounting

Quarterly

Payroll

Setup payroll profile in Talenox

Monthly payroll run

Reports and payslips sending

Expense reimbursement to payroll

Monthly e-submission of MPF

Leave Management

Basic Tax Advice

Support response time

5 days

48 hours

24 hours

Xero subscription

$5,280 / fy

Included

Need help before choosing?

Do you actually need payroll yet?

Not every Hong Kong company needs a payroll service on day one. Here’s the setup that matches your current stage.

Your situation	Payroll needed?	What you likely need
Sole director (Paid via dividends or director fees)	No	Accounting and tax filing only. You don't need monthly payroll runs.
Sole director (Drawing a regular salary)	Yes	Payroll setup + mandatory MPF scheme alignment
One or more employees	Yes	Monthly payroll and MPF submission
Independent contractors only	No	Accounting only, but confirm classification first to avoid local labour penalties.

How payroll works each month

Step 01

Share monthly changes

Tell us about any new hires, leavers, salary changes, or expense claims for the month.

Step 02

We run payroll

We calculate pay, deductions, and MPF, then prepare payslips and your monthly payroll report.

Step 03

Payslips out, MPF submitted

Employees get their payslips in Talenox, and we file your monthly MPF e-submission on time.

Looking to streamline your payroll?

What founders say after switching to Sleek

Andrea Szederkenyi

Owner, Junglesuit

“There was excellent customer support, as well the whole digital experience was easy and seamless as all parts of the process were fully integrated.”

Guillaume Andre

Founder, Forward Ventures

“We have recently engaged Sleek as our corporate secretary and accountant, so far we are happy with their service. The team as been very proactive, and managed our requests. Thanks Sleek team for the professionalism!”

Adam Lim

Owner, Spero Aesthetics

“Every services is under one roof and the team is very responsive especially, Jiayi and Axel in resolving the teething problems when i switched my Xero subscription to Sleek. If only Sleek was around when I started my company, it would have saved me so much trouble and time.”

Adam Bishop

Owner, NewCo Health Limited

“Sleek is transforming company secretarial and accounting support, excellent tech and highly responsive and competent customer support. Light years ahead of other firms that I have previously used, in Hong Kong and beyond. A pleasure to be a client.”

Jay Ahn

Owner, Teach For Hong Kong Limited

“If you are a small business owner, or any business owner based in Hong Kong, needing an auditor, filing taxes, having a business address, annual secretary filing, and want a very streamlined process at fair price points, I highly recommend Sleek.”

Jehu Molina

Owner, The Banyan Tree Limited

“Sleek is the most straightforward, fast and easy way to set up your business. The team is fast in responding and helpful at all times. It’s been a great decision and an excellent value for money. Strongly recommended.”

Meet the Hong Kong team behind your payroll

When you switch to Sleek, you’re assigned a named accountant from our Hong Kong team. You’ll work with experienced professionals who understand Hong Kong payroll, bookkeeping, audit preparation, and tax filing.

Marry Ann Benedicto

Assistant Accounting Manager

Hong Kong

Xero Certified accounting professional with 7 years of experience in financial reporting, account reconciliations, and ledger management. Marry Ann supports Sleek’s Hong Kong portfolio with expert bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting skills, building on earlier experience as a municipal bookkeeper.

Kelvin Siu

Client Portfolio Manager & Accounting Manager

Hong Kong

HKICPA Certified Public Accountant with 10+ years specialising in HK year-end accounts, payroll and MPF, audit preparation, and tax filing. Kelvin manages payroll and accounting support for many of Sleek’s portfolio clients.

YIP Yuk Ming

Senior Accounting Manager & Client Portfolio Manager

Hong Kong

HKICPA and ICAEW member with 12 years of accounting, payroll, audit, and tax experience including time at a Big 4 firm. Yuk-Ming leads accounting and audit project work for Sleek’s growth-stage clients.

Talk to our Hong Kong accounting team

FAQs about payroll services in Hong Kong

Do I need payroll if my company has no employees?

Usually no. If you are a sole director taking profits solely as dividends, you only need basic accounting and tax filing. However, if you draw a regular salary, payroll and MPF apply. The moment you hire your first employee, monthly payroll becomes a legal requirement. We will review your specific setup during a discovery call so you don’t pay for tools you don’t need yet.

Can I get payroll from Sleek as a standalone service?

No. Payroll is built directly into Sleek’s accounting plans (from the Standard plan upward) rather than sold standalone. This keeps your payroll, bookkeeping, and year-end tax compliance under one single team, allowing salary costs to flow automatically into your books. If you only want payroll without accounting, a standalone payroll bureau would be a better fit.

How much do payroll services cost in Hong Kong?

Payroll is bundled into our fixed-price accounting plans rather than charged per employee. Plans including monthly payroll and MPF start from HK$5,880/fy. Check the pricing page for current promotions; add-ons like new-hire (IR56E) and leaver (IR56F/G) filings are available on demand.

What's included in the payroll service each month?

Each month we calculate salaries, deductions, and allowances, issue itemised payslips, reimburse approved expense claims through payroll, and handle the MPF e-submission. We maintain a payroll file for every employee and file the annual Employer’s Return (BIR56A, with an IR56B per employee). Leave management is available on the Premium plan, and leaver filings (IR56F/G) are available as add-ons.

Can you handle our monthly MPF submission?

Yes. MPF management is fully integrated. We calculate employee contributions, handle the monthly e-submissions on time, and move your existing MPF setup across during onboarding so no pay cycle is missed. We also handle your annual Employer’s Return (BIR56A, with an IR56B for each employee).

What payroll software do you use?

We use Talenox, a localized payroll platform built for Hong Kong compliance. You don’t need to purchase, configure, or manage the software yourself. Full access is included in your plan, and your dedicated Sleek accountant handles the execution for you.

Can you set up payroll for our first hire?

Yes. When you bring on your first employee, we set up their payroll profile, run their monthly calculations, manage their MPF enrollment, and file the required IR56E new hire form with the IRD. We absorb the setup admin so you can focus on scaling your team.

Can my employees see their own payslips and tax information?

Yes. Your team receives secure, self-service portal access. They can log in anytime to view or download historical payslips and instantly retrieve the exact numbers they need for their individual income tax filings.

Can I cancel mid-year if it’s not working out?

Yes. You can cancel with 30 days’ written notice. The annual fee is paid upfront and non-refundable for the unused portion of the year, except in cases where Sleek has materially failed to deliver, in which case a pro-rata refund applies under our Terms and Conditions. After cancellation, you have 12 months to export your records from the Sleek dashboard.

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