India’s Largest Employer of Record Company for Compliant Hiring

Register across all Indian states, hire global remote talent, enjoy competitive rates. Accessible in 28 states and 8 union territories.

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Starting $49 Per Month

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Effortless Talent Recruitment and Management Across Indian States

Register across all Indian states, hire global remote talent, enjoy competitive rates. Accessible in 28 states and 8 union territories.

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EOR Services India

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18 Years of Excellence in EOR Services for Global Businesses

Register across all Indian states, hire global remote talent, enjoy competitive rates. Accessible in 28 states and 8 union territories.

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Expert in Indian Talent Acquisition

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Satisfied Clients

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Expert Team Members

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Workforce Deployed

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Offices Worldwide

What is an Employer of Record (EOR) in India?

An Employer of Record in India is a locally registered company that legally employs your staff on your behalf, runs payroll, and files Provident Fund, ESIC and income tax, so you can hire in India without an Indian entity. The fee starts from $49 per employee per month, and a hire can start in 2 to 3 days.

Key facts EOR in India
EOR fee From $49 per employee per month. Salary and statutory contributions are paid on top.
Indian entity needed No. EOR Services India is the legal employer.
Time to hire 2 to 3 days for an Indian hire. About 2 to 3 months if a foreign national needs a visa.
Provident Fund 12% from the employer and 12% from the employee, on wages up to ₹25,000 a month (from 17 September 2026).
ESIC Employer 3.25% and employee 0.75%, for wages up to ₹21,000 a month.
Gratuity After 5 years of service. Fixed term staff who joined on or after 21 November 2025 qualify after 1 year.
Final settlement Within 2 working days of the employee leaving.

See the full breakdown in the cost of Employer of Record services in India.

EOR Services India

Employer of Record Services in India

EOR Services India is the legal employer for your India team and runs payroll, statutory compliance and HR, with recruitment and staffing available alongside.

EOR Services India offers Employer of Record services in India from $49 per employee per month, backed by more than 18 years of experience in recruitment, staffing and talent management, 42,000+ professionals deployed and ISO certified operations. We serve companies across industries and business sizes.

Our EOR in India service covers HR, payroll management, recruitment, statutory compliance (including EPF and ESI), and employee benefits. We help foreign small, medium, and growing businesses, as well as Global Capability Centers (GCCs), hire skilled professionals and efficiently manage their workforce across India.

Our Employer of Record services in India help businesses hire qualified professionals across IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and other sectors. We provide remote staffing, IT staffing, permanent hiring, and contract staffing solutions, enabling companies to build skilled teams quickly and efficiently based on their business requirements.

Our Services

Looking to Hire Remote Talent in India?

As a leading EOR solutions provider in India, we make hiring more efficient, transparent, and aligned with business requirements

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Employer of Record

Hire in India without your own entity. We are the legal employer and run payroll and compliance, from $49 per employee per month.

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Recruitment Services

Custom talent acquisition solutions for unique staffing and workforce requirements.

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RPO Services

Outsource hiring processes for faster and more organized recruitment operations.

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IT Staffing Services

Hire experienced IT professionals to strengthen technology teams and support business operations.

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Background Checks

Comprehensive background verification services for workforce reliability and risk management.

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Remote Staffing Services

Access India's remote workforce for scalable international staffing support.

ISO Certifications

We are proudly certified for quality management, environmental standards, information security management systems, and occupational health and safety management systems.

ISO 9001-2015
ISO 14001-2015
ISO 27001_RCS
ISO 45001-2018
OHSAS 18001-2007

Our Global Clients

Trusted Partners Worldwide

Our global clients rely on us for international HR, recruitment, payroll, and workforce management services across multiple regions.

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FAQs

Employer of Record in India: Common Questions

What is an Employer of Record (EOR) in India?

An Employer of Record in India is a locally registered company that legally employs your staff on your behalf. It signs the employment contract, runs payroll and files Provident Fund, ESIC and income tax, while you direct the daily work. You do not need your own Indian entity.

How much does an EOR cost in India?

The EOR fee at EOR Services India starts from $49 per employee per month. Salary and employer statutory contributions are paid on top, and they add roughly 4% to 12% of gross salary depending on pay.

Do I need an Indian company to hire in India?

No. Through an EOR, EOR Services India is the legal employer, so a foreign company can hire in India without setting up a subsidiary or branch.

What is the difference between EOR and PEO in India?

An EOR is the legal employer of a worker you have found, and you need no Indian entity. A PEO shares employment duties with you and works only where you already have your own registered Indian entity.

How long does it take to hire through an EOR in India?

An Indian hire can start in 2 to 3 days once the contract is signed and the documents are in. A foreign national who needs a visa takes roughly 2 to 3 months, depending on the country.

What statutory contributions does an EOR pay in India?

The EOR pays employer Provident Fund at 12% of PF wages up to the ₹25,000 monthly ceiling (from 17 September 2026), employer ESIC at 3.25% for wages up to ₹21,000, and provides for gratuity. It also deducts income tax at source.

Does an EOR handle Professional Tax?

Yes, where the state charges it. Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana charge Professional Tax. Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh do not.

What happens when an employee leaves?

Final settlement is due within 2 working days of the employee leaving. Gratuity is paid after 5 years of continuous service, and fixed term employees who joined on or after 21 November 2025 qualify after 1 year.

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