EOR SERVICES IN BENGALURU
Hire Employees in Bengaluru
Without Setting Up a Local Entity
Bengaluru remains India’s largest technology hiring market, home to global engineering centres, product companies and a deep pool of specialised talent. Our Employer of Record service lets you hire full-time staff in Bengaluru in days, while we handle contracts, payroll, statutory filings and Karnataka-specific compliance on your behalf.
Why Companies Hire in Bengaluru
Deep Technical Talent
Bengaluru hosts a large share of India’s software engineers, data scientists and cloud specialists, along with graduates from leading engineering institutes across South India.
Established GCC Hub
Hundreds of global capability centres already operate in the city, giving new entrants access to a mature ecosystem of vendors, co-working spaces and support services.
Strong Product Ecosystem
Beyond services companies, Bengaluru has a dense concentration of SaaS, fintech and consumer internet product teams, useful when hiring candidates familiar with product-led environments.
What Hiring in Bengaluru Typically Costs
Compensation in Bengaluru varies widely by role, seniority and industry. The figures below are indicative annual ranges for common roles hired through an EOR arrangement, before employer statutory contributions.
These ranges are indicative only and vary by company size, funding stage and specific skill demand. For a full breakdown of statutory contributions added on top of gross salary, see our EOR pricing and cost guide.
Compliance Considerations Specific to Karnataka
Hiring in Bengaluru means operating under Karnataka state regulations in addition to central labour law. An EOR partner already registered and operating in the state removes the need to track these requirements yourself.
Karnataka Shops and Establishments Act
Governs working hours, holidays, leave entitlements and record keeping for establishments registered in the state, with specific registration and renewal requirements.
Karnataka Professional Tax
Employers must register and deduct Professional Tax at Karnataka-specific slab rates, distinct from the rates that apply in Maharashtra or Telangana. Read our state-wise Professional Tax comparison for details.
Provident Fund and ESI
Central schemes apply uniformly, though registration and filings are managed through the regional EPFO and ESIC offices covering Bengaluru establishments.
Working Hours and Rest Rules
Karnataka enforces its own limits on daily and weekly working hours along with mandated rest intervals, relevant for technology teams supporting overseas time zones.
How Hiring in Bengaluru Works With an EOR
1
Candidate Selection
You interview and select the candidate directly, whether sourced by your own team or through our recruitment support.
2
Compliant Offer and Contract
We issue an employment contract aligned with Karnataka labour law, covering compensation, benefits, IP assignment and termination terms.
3
Onboarding
The employee is onboarded with statutory registrations completed, typically within a few working days of contract signing.
4
Payroll and Ongoing Compliance
We run monthly payroll, manage Provident Fund, ESI and Professional Tax filings, and keep documentation current as regulations change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we hire in Bengaluru without registering a company in India?
Yes. Under an Employer of Record arrangement, we become the legal employer of record for your Bengaluru-based staff, so no local entity registration is required on your part.
How quickly can we onboard an employee in Bengaluru?
Once a candidate is selected and documentation is complete, onboarding is typically finished within a few working days.
Do statutory contributions differ from other Indian cities?
Central contributions such as Provident Fund and ESI apply uniformly across India. Professional Tax rates and Shops and Establishments Act provisions are set at the state level, so Karnataka has its own applicable rates and rules.
Can we later set up our own entity in Bengaluru and transfer employees?
Yes. Many companies use an EOR to build an initial Bengaluru team, then transition employees to a newly incorporated entity once headcount and business results justify the investment.
What industries are most active in Bengaluru?
Software product companies, IT services, global capability centres, biotechnology and aerospace engineering all maintain a significant presence in Bengaluru, alongside a growing fintech and consumer internet sector.
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