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Employer of Record Services in India

Hire employees in India without opening a local entity. Use an India Employer of Record to coordinate compliant employment, onboarding, payroll and ongoing employee administration.

48-hour hiring routeMove fast once salary, location and documents are ready.
Entity-free onboardingUse EOR when you do not have an Indian legal entity.
Local statutory coveragePayroll, taxes, EPF, gratuity allocation and HR administration.
IP control clarityYou direct daily work and retain control over team output and IP.
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How does an EOR work in India?

The EOR becomes the employee's local legal employer in India. Your company selects the candidate and directs their work. The EOR manages the agreed local employment administration, payroll coordination, statutory processes and employment documentation.

Employment lifecycle

Support from offer preparation through offboarding

Before the start date

  • Role and compensation review
  • Employment documentation
  • Onboarding coordination

During employment

  • Payroll and statutory coordination
  • Employee administration
  • HR process support

When employment changes

  • Compensation and role updates
  • Documentation guidance
  • Offboarding coordination
Implementation

A clear path to your employee's first day

01

Share the hire

Provide role, candidate, location and intended start date.

02

Confirm the quote

Review scope, employment costs and service fees.

03

Prepare documents

Coordinate information and employment documentation.

04

Onboard and operate

Start employment and enter the recurring support cycle.

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Jai Kumar Shah, India market entry and compliance specialist
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EOR questions

Employer of Record India FAQ

What is an Employer of Record in India?

An Employer of Record is the local legal employer for a worker. The client company manages day-to-day work, while the EOR administers the local employment relationship and agreed compliance processes.

Can an EOR hire employees in India for a foreign company?

Yes. This is a common route for foreign companies that need to hire in India before establishing their own local entity.

Who manages the employee's daily work?

The client company directs the employee's role, priorities and performance. The EOR manages the local employment administration within the agreed scope.

How much does an EOR in India cost?

Cost depends on employee count, salary, benefits, location, onboarding complexity and service scope. Review the pricing page or request a tailored quote.

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