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Why use an employer of record services in India?
India is where scale meets skill. Millions of graduates hit the market every year, fluent in English and trained in tech, finance, and support.
Salaries are competitive without cutting quality. Talent is ambitious, retention is strong, and teams can be built fast. That’s why companies start hiring here first.
“namaste”
Capital
Currency
Language
Population
New Delhi
Indian Rupee (INR)
English, Hindi, Regional Languages
1.4 Billion
Payroll & taxes in India
Employer | Employee | Other |
|---|---|---|
12% Provident Fund (PF | 12% Provident Fund (PF) | 18% GST (Goods and Services Tax) |
4.81% Gratuity (provisioned) | - | 5–10% Dividend Tax (under DDT rules)* |
3.25% ESI (if applicable) | 0.75% ESI (if applicable) | 10%–20% Withholding Tax (for non-residents) |
Professional Tax (state-level, varies) | 0.75% ESI (if applicable) | 1%–4% Stamp Duty (on equity grants, options, etc.) |
Tailored solutions for growing teams
Recruitment
1 month salary
Talent Search
Fast onboarding & offboarding
Free replacement (3 months)
EOR
from €199/m
Local employment contract
Monthly payroll
Tax and pension reporting
Contractors
from €8/h
10-40 hour workweek per talent
Legally compliant contracts
Fast onboarding and offboarding
Workspace
from €150/m
Flexible or dedicated desk
24/7 access
High speed internet
Equipment
from €69/m
Flexible leasing or buying
Latest tech inventory
Maintenance included
Benefits
from €49/m
Gym membership
Health insurance
Trainings and certifications
Time zone compatibility in India
India
GMT+5.30
(No Daylight Saving)
Germany
(GMT+1, GMT+2 in
Daylight Saving)
4h 30m behind India
UK
(GMT, GMT+1 in
Daylight Saving)
5h 30m hours behind India
USA (New York)
(New York, GMT-5, GMT-4 in Daylight Saving)
10h 30m behind India
Paid leaves in India
Paid time off
Employees are generally entitled to
15–30 days of earned leave annually, depending on company policy and state regulations. Leave is typically accrued monthly and managed via employer payroll systems.
Sick leave
Employees are entitled to 6–12 days of sick leave per year, depending on the state. A medical certificate may be required for absences longer than 2–3 days.
Public holidays
India recognizes national holidays (e.g., Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) and state-specific holidays, which vary by region. Most employers offer 10–14 paid holidays annually.
Paternity leave
Paternity leave is not mandated by Indian law for private sector employees. Some companies offer 5–15 days as a benefit, but this is employer-dependent.
Maternity leave
Female employees are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, as per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017. For women with two or more children, the entitlement reduces to 12 weeks.
Competitive add-ons we can manage for you:
Everything you need to level up professionally and feel respected, cared for and valued
Health insurance
Comprehensive premium
insurance package
Remote work
Fully remote work with 24/7 access to an office
Equipment
Perfect hardware for tasks of
any complexity
Gym membership
Access to over 300 sports and wellness facilities
Self-development
Professional training and
language courses
Community
Online and offline meetups all
year long
Public Holidays in India
January | March | April | May | August | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26 Republic Day | 8 Maha Shivaratri | 9 Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | 1 Labour Day | 15 Independence Day | 2 Gandhi Jayanti | 12 Diwali | 25 Christmas |
25 Holi | 14 Ambedkar Jayanti | 19 Raksha Bandhan | 24 Dussehra / Vijayadashami | 15 Bhai Doo | |||
17 Ram Navami | 9 Victory Day | ||||||
21 Mahavir Jayanti |
Eid al-Fitr
(April or May, based on moon sighting)
Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)
(June–July)
Muharram
(date varies)
Ganesh Chaturthi
(usually September)
Hire in 3 easy steps
Book a meeting
Tell us where you want to hire and who you’re bringing onto your team.
We handle contracts, payroll, and compliance
Your employee is onboarded locally with fully compliant employment documents.
Your team starts working. We manage the admin
You manage the work. We manage the legal side. One monthly invoice, no surprises.
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Employer of Record (EOR) services India
India has become a global talent magnet. With over 1.4 billion people, a workforce fluent in English, and strong capabilities in IT, finance, healthcare, and customer support, India gives international companies access to high-quality talent at competitive rates. But here’s the kicker: compliance is complicated, bureaucracy is real, and hiring missteps can get expensive fast.