Why Knofty

Knofty exists to help businesses expand across Asia with confidence and without unnecessary complexity.
We remove the traditional barriers to market entry—such as the need to establish a local entity—by employing your team on your behalf.
Our experts manage all compliance, payroll, and legal obligations, providing a secure and efficient foundation from which you can grow.
Beyond core employment, we offer strategic support including monthly consultancy, tender research, legal guidance, and assistance
with company formation in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, and Australia.
We are your single, trusted partner for building and maintaining your presence across the region.

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.

HR Compliance

We help you navigate the region's evolving employment laws, ensuring on wages, benefits, and workplace safety are fully compliant.

Recruitment Services

As your local experts, we find and screen qualified candidates who are a good fit for your company's culture and objectives.

Multi-Country Payroll

We manage the intricacies of local taxes and regulations, ensuring your team across different regions is paid accurately and on time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our Team

Mandy Luk is a finance and administration specialist with over twenty years of experience managing complex financial operations, compliance, and system implementations. Her expertise covers the full spectrum from accounts and budgetary control to financial reporting, developed through roles at institutions such as the University of London and private sector firms. She possesses advanced proficiency in key systems like Agresso, Xero, and SAP, and has a proven record of enhancing processes and training staff. This technical skill is paired with a strong ability to provide client-focused solutions that support commercial objectives. Her support extends to financial planning and securing grant funding to improve operational performance. Through a methodical and detail-oriented approach, she resolves intricate financial challenges and aids businesses in refining their strategic financial direction.

Mandy Luk - Managing Director

Mario leverages 20+ years in operational efficiency and resolves complex challenges through end-to-end project management, quality assurance, and risk assessment.

Mario Sauke - Finance Director

Agatha Cheung is an HR professional with over 15 years of experience across multinationals and start-ups. She has full-spectrum expertise, having led recruitment, payroll, compliance, and employee engagement for regional teams across Asia. Holding an MBA, she is adept at translating HR strategy into effective operations. Agatha is valued for her adaptable, pragmatic approach and her focus on putting people at the heart of business processes. She is now taking on new challenges, focusing on human resources and business development, integrating talent management with strategic growth initiatives.