People First Relocation

What People First Relocation does

People First Relocation (PFR) is an employee-owned, Taipei-based relocation and immigration services company founded in 2017 that serves foreign nationals and corporations relocating to Taiwan and South Korea. The company operates from three offices — Taipei and Taichung in Taiwan, and Seoul in South Korea — with a team of approximately 18 employees including Managing Director Jim Hill, Country Managers Michelle Lin (Taiwan) and Linda Choi (South Korea), and a bench of GMS-certified and NIA-accredited relocation, education, and immigration consultants. Its service portfolio covers the full relocation lifecycle: visa and immigration processing (including work permits, ARC applications, and Entry-Exit permits for PRC, Macau, and Hong Kong passport holders), home search, school search, settling-in orientations, tenancy management, expense management, departure services, and pet moving. PFR holds Taiwan Immigration License #C0300 issued by the National Immigration Agency, which requires a five million Taiwan dollar bond, three certified consultants, and two government audits, and is a member of EuRA and Worldwide ERC.

The company's underlying technology is non-proprietary by design — it is a service business whose value derives from licensed human expertise and local market knowledge rather than software platforms. Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services engagements with both individual expatriates and corporate HR departments, supplemented by subcontracted work delivered through relocation management companies (RMCs) and global mobility providers. PFR does not disclose pricing, has no app, API, or SDK, and has not raised external funding; ownership is held entirely by employees. The go-to-market combines direct client engagement, content marketing via its blog, industry association presence, and referral partnerships with international schools and a Taipei-based real estate partner. The combination of regulatory licensing, certified consultant bench, and bilingual East Asian coverage positions PFR as a niche destination services provider competing against larger global mobility firms for corporate and individual relocation assignments in Taiwan and South Korea.

Name

People First Relocation

Legal name

People First Relocation Inc.

Website

https://peoplefirstrelo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

People First Relocation is an employee-owned, Taipei-based relocation and immigration services firm founded in 2017, serving foreign nationals and corporations relocating to Taiwan and South Korea with licensed visa processing, home and school search, settling-in, tenancy, and departure services across three offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Relocation & Global Mobility Services

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922)

SIC

Services-Personal Services (7200), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

International Relocation Management (End-to-End) (HSAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Services (Home Search, School Search, Area Orientation) (HSAKACAF), Destination Services (Area Orientation, Settling-In) (HSAKAJAB), Destination Services & Settling-In Support (THACALAB)

Keywords

• Relocation management services
• Visa and immigration services
• Corporate relocation
• Destination services
• Expatriate relocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Relocation Management Services: Professional services including visa and immigration processing, home finding, school search, settling in services, tenancy management, expense management, and departure services for expatriates and corporations relocating to Taiwan and South Korea.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

People First Relocation provides end-to-end relocation management services for individuals and corporations moving to Taiwan and South Korea. Services span visa and immigration processing, work permits, ARC applications, home search, school search, settling-in support, tenancy management, expense management, and departure services. The company operates as a licensed immigration provider under Taiwan Government Immigration License #C0300, with offices in Taipei, Taichung, and Seoul.

Product overview

People First Relocation (PFR) offers a comprehensive suite of relocation management services for individuals and corporations relocating to Taiwan and South Korea. The core service portfolio includes Visa & Immigration Services (with Work Permits and ARC sub-services), Home Search Services, School Search Services, Settling In Services, Tenancy Management Services, Expense Management Services, and Departure Services. Additionally, PFR provides Pet Moving Services and operates The Pack charity program. As an employee-owned company, PFR positions itself as a professional, efficient, and reliable relocation partner with licensed immigration services and industry certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Visa & Immigration Services

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Taiwan National Immigration Agency (NIA)coreOthersPFR is an authorized immigration provider licensed by Taiwan Government (License #C0300). The license requirements include a five million Taiwan dollar bond, at least three consultants completing NIA course and certification, and passing two government audits. Being licensed allows PFR to file work permits and ARC applications directly, and Entry-Exit permits for PRC, Macau, and Hong Kong Passport Holders.
• EuRA (European Relocation Association)minorOthersEuRA is managed by a team of professionals sharing common professional interest in global mobility and the betterment of relocation industry service provision. The association has elected council members from around Europe representing local regions.
• Worldwide ERC (Employee Relocation Council)minorOthersWorldwide ERC has been committed to connecting and educating workforce mobility professionals since 1964. From Europe, Middle East and Africa, to Asia and across the Americas, they are the source for talent management and global mobility knowledge. A global not-for-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in London and Shanghai.
• U'r House RealtyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate partner covering Taipei Metro Area with many rental listings. PFR has worked with U'r House and their manager Adam Yu for many years, helping assignees find homes. Adam provides tenant tips and U'r House assists with non-corporate-supported home findings.
• Douglas Habecker (Intercultural Trainer)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-time relationship with intercultural trainer Douglas Habecker who provides cross-cultural training for clients and employees. Doug helps bridge cultural gaps and provides tools to set and meet expectations.
• International Schools NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPFR maintains relationships with international schools in Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung) and South Korea (Seoul, Busan, Incheon) to assist assignees with school search and enrollment processes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BGRS (formerly Brookfield Global Relocation Services): Major global relocation management company serving large enterprises with full suite of mobility services. Competes for tier-one MNC accounts and partners with regional specialists like PFR for local execution.
• Weichert Workforce Mobility: US-based relocation management company offering full corporate mobility services. Comparable business model serving corporate HR clients with international assignment needs.
• Cartus: One of the largest global relocation management companies, offering full-service international assignment management including destination services. Comparable to PFR as a competitor for multinational clients and as a potential RMC partner channel.
• Graebel Companies: Global relocation management and household goods moving company with corporate relocation services. Comparable as both competitor for enterprise accounts and RMC partnership channel.
• SIRVA Worldwide Relocation and Moving: Large global relocation and moving services company combining destination services with physical household goods moving. Both a potential RMC partner and competitor for corporate relocation accounts in APAC.

Direct peers

• Altair Global: Global mobility and relocation management company offering end-to-end services including destination services and immigration. Comparable business model targeting corporate clients with international assignment needs.
• ECA International: Asia-headquartered global mobility specialist with strong APAC destination services presence. Highly comparable to PFR in terms of Asia focus, immigration expertise, and corporate client base.
• Asian Tigers Mobility: Asia-focused international relocation specialist providing destination services, immigration, and household goods moving across multiple Asian markets. Most direct comparable to PFR given shared Asia-focused destination service model.
• Crown World Mobility: International relocation and mobility services company offering destination services, immigration support, and assignment management. Comparable mid-sized RMC competing in similar corporate client segments.

Emerging players

• ReloQuest: Technology-enabled relocation management platform offering destination services and corporate relocation solutions. Comparable as an emerging alternative with both direct service delivery and RMC partnership offerings in APAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/people-first-relocation

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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