Top EOR service providers in India
Top EOR service providers in India differ less in the services they list than in how they employ: through their own Indian entity, through a partner, or through software that leaves the client as the employer. A foreign company that picks on a brand name alone can end up with a partner it never met running its payroll and filings. Eleven providers are described below by how they operate, with the checks that decide whether one fits.
What an EOR Does in India
An Employer of Record becomes the legal employer of staff in India for a company that has no Indian entity. The client picks the people and directs the work. The EOR signs the contract, runs payroll, files PF, ESIC and TDS, and handles the exit. See what is an Employer of Record for the full definition.
| Area | What the EOR handles |
| Employment contract | Contract under Indian law, with the EOR as employer |
| Payroll and tax | Monthly salary, TDS, payslips, Form 16 |
| Statutory schemes | PF and ESIC registration, deduction and remittance |
| Benefits | Gratuity, leave and group insurance where chosen |
| Compliance | Tracks labour code and state rule changes |
| Exit | Notice, final settlement and exit documents |
How This List Was Built
The providers are listed in alphabetical order, not ranked. Descriptions rely on what providers publish about themselves, as collected in comparison articles by WorkMotion, RemoFirst and Wisemonk. All three are providers, so their comparisons may favour their own products. Prices and country counts are left out because they change often. Each provider should confirm in writing how it employs in India.
Top EOR Service Providers in India
| Provider | Known for | Point to verify |
| Deel | Broad platform covering EOR, contractors, payroll and immigration support | Cost can rise as modules are added |
| EOR Services India | India specialist; fee from $49 per employee per month; 18+ years, 550+ clients | Focused on India, not a multi country platform |
| Globalization Partners (G-P) | Long established global provider with owned entities | Quote based pricing |
| Multiplier | Self service tools and customisable agreement clauses | Ask for India specific exit steps |
| Oyster | Platform for distributed teams | Confirm whether employment runs through its own Indian entity |
| Papaya Global | Enterprise payroll, multi currency payments | Delivery mixes direct entities and partners by country |
| Remote | Owned and operated entities, standard onboarding | May feel heavy for a single hire |
| RemoFirst | Compliance focused onboarding | Mixed entity and partner model; verify for India |
| Rippling | EOR inside a wider HR, IT and payroll suite | EOR is one module; review entity coverage separately |
| Skuad | India based employment platform | Confirm entity structure and scope |
| Wisemonk | India focus and local market expertise | Its own article ranks itself first; check independently |
EOR Services India is listed because it is an India EOR, and it appears in alphabetical order with the rest. Its details are in the Employer of Record in India service page.
How to Choose an EOR Provider in India
| Check | What a good answer looks like |
| Employing entity | A named Indian entity on the contract, not an unnamed partner |
| Statutory filings | Monthly PF, ESIC and TDS proof shared with the client |
| State coverage | Clear list of states, with professional tax handled |
| Labour code readiness | Explains how the codes changed contracts and exits |
| Fee breakdown | One written list covering onboarding, exit and currency conversion |
| Data protection | States where employee data is held and who can access it |
| Exit terms | Notice, final settlement and transfer to the client’s own entity |
| References | Clients of similar size and sector who can be contacted |
Rules Any Provider Must Handle
| Item | Rate or rule |
| Employer EPF | 12% of wages, plus 0.5% EDLI and 0.5% admin charges; wage ceiling of ₹25,000 a month from 17 September 2026 for mandatory coverage |
| Employer ESIC | 3.25% of wages for employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month; employee pays 0.75% |
| Due date | 15th of the following month |
| Final settlement | Within two working days of an exit |
| Fixed term gratuity | Payable after one year of service |
The EPF wage ceiling is from SCC Online, and other rates are from CorpReady. The four labour codes took effect on 21 November 2025, with some central and state rules still being finalised as of early 2026 (DLA Piper).
EOR, PEO or Own Entity
| Route | Indian entity needed | Best for |
| Employer of Record | No | First hires, pilots and small teams |
| PEO | Yes, the client’s own | Companies with an entity that want HR and payroll support |
| Own entity | Yes | Large teams planned for many years |
For the PEO route see PEO services in India. For the full cost of one hire, see cost of EOR services in India. More questions are answered in the hiring in India FAQ.
Questions About EOR Providers in India
What does an EOR provider do in India?
It acts as the legal employer, running contracts, payroll, PF, ESIC, TDS and exits, while the client directs the work.
Do providers use their own Indian entity?
Some do and some use partners. Ask for the employing entity by name before signing.
How is the best provider chosen?
By fit: employing entity, filing proof, state coverage, fee breakdown, exit terms and references.
Is an EOR the same as a PEO?
No. A PEO needs the client’s own registered Indian entity. An EOR does not.
How much does an EOR cost in India?
Fees vary by provider and model. At EOR Services India the fee starts from $49 per employee per month, with salary and statutory contributions on top.