EOR SERVICES IN KOLKATA
Hire Employees in Kolkata Without Setting Up a Local Entity
An Employer of Record in Kolkata is a locally registered employer that puts your staff on its own payroll, so you can hire in West Bengal without opening an Indian company. EOR Services India signs the contract, registers employees for Provident Fund and, where applicable, ESIC, runs payroll and deducts West Bengal Professional Tax. Our fee starts from $49 per employee per month.
Why Use an EOR in Kolkata
No Entity Needed
You can hire in Kolkata before an Indian company exists. We hold the registrations, sign the contract and carry the legal duty as employer.
West Bengal Rules Handled
Professional Tax, shops and establishments registration and state filings run under our registrations, so your team does not track them.
A Clear Path to Your Own Entity
If the team grows, employees can move to your own Indian entity later. See EOR vs setting up a subsidiary.
What One Kolkata Hire Costs Each Month
Salary is agreed between you and the employee. On top of salary you pay a fixed EOR fee and the statutory contributions below.
For an employee whose PF wages sit at the ₹25,000 ceiling, employer Provident Fund is 12% of ₹25,000, which is ₹3,000 a month. Rates are set by the government and can change, so we confirm current figures at onboarding. The full build up is in the cost of Employer of Record services in India.
West Bengal Compliance We Handle
Hiring in Kolkata means following West Bengal rules on top of central labour law. Our Employer of Record in India service covers each of them.
West Bengal Professional Tax
Employers deduct Professional Tax from salaries at West Bengal slab rates and deposit it. Compare states in our Professional Tax guide.
Shops and Establishments
West Bengal sets registration, working hours, holiday and leave rules for establishments in the state. We keep the registration current.
Provident Fund and ESIC
Central schemes apply the same way everywhere in India. Registration and monthly filings run through the regional EPFO and ESIC offices that cover Kolkata.
Labour Codes
India’s labour codes took effect on 21 November 2025. We draft contracts and handle exits under them. Read the employment law updates for 2026.
West Bengal Professional Tax slab
The top rate is ₹200 a month, which is ₹2,400 a year. Slabs are notified by the state and can change. We confirm the current rate at onboarding.
How Hiring in Kolkata Works With an EOR
1
Candidate Selection
You interview and select the candidate. Your own team can source them, or we can help through our recruitment service.
2
Compliant Offer and Contract
We issue an employment contract under West Bengal rules and the new labour codes, covering pay, benefits, IP assignment and exit terms.
3
Onboarding
We register the employee for Provident Fund and, where applicable, ESIC. Onboarding completes once the contract is signed and the documents are in.
4
Payroll and Ongoing Compliance
We run monthly payroll, deduct tax at source, pay statutory contributions and file returns, including West Bengal Professional Tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an employer of record in Kolkata?
An employer of record in Kolkata is a locally registered company that legally employs your staff in West Bengal, runs payroll and statutory compliance, and lets you hire without setting up an Indian entity.
Can we hire in Kolkata without registering a company in India?
Yes. We become the legal employer of your Kolkata staff under our own registrations, so you do not need an Indian entity. You choose the person and direct the daily work.
What does it cost to hire in Kolkata through an EOR?
Our fee starts from $49 per employee per month. Salary and statutory contributions are paid on top, including employer Provident Fund at 12% of PF wages and employer ESIC at 3.25% for covered employees.
How does Professional Tax work in Kolkata?
West Bengal charges Professional Tax by monthly salary band. It is nil up to ₹10,000 and then ₹110, ₹130, ₹150 or ₹200 a month as salary rises, with ₹200 a month above ₹40,000. We deduct and deposit it for you.
Can we move our Kolkata employees to our own entity later?
Yes. Many companies start with an EOR and move employees to their own Indian entity once headcount justifies it. Our EOR vs subsidiary comparison shows when that makes sense.
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