Everything You Need to Choose and Manage an Indian EOR

Hiring in India from overseas involves evaluating provider credentials, managing multi-currency payroll (INR/EUR), ensuring statutory contributions (EPF, ESI, PT) and tax withholding (TDS), and adhering to state-specific labor regulations. This free 5-step operational checklist guides international businesses—especially foreign headquarters expanding into India—through evaluating EOR partners, onboarding local talent, managing expenses, evaluating pricing vs. a local subsidiary (Private Limited Company), and staying legally compliant.

 

Key Sections Covered in the Asset

Step 1: Selecting a Reliable EOR Partner

Step 1: Selecting a Reliable EOR Partner

Select partners based on their local Indian entity status, cross-border expansion experience, and bilingual French-English support.

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Step 2: Smooth Employee Onboarding

Establish warm onboarding workflows, provide dedicated local Indian HR support, and bridge company culture across international headquarters and local hires.

Step 3: Payroll, Tax & Mandatory Contributions Compliance

Step 3: Payroll, Tax & Mandatory Contributions Compliance

Ensure accurate management of Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Employees' State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax (PT), and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), while managing INR/EUR expense reimbursements and transparent reporting.

Step 4: Social Security & Healthcare

Step 4: Evaluating EOR Pricing & ROI

Gain complete clarity on setup fees and recurring charges, conduct a cost-benefit analysis, and evaluate the ROI of using an EOR versus setting up an Indian subsidiary (Private Limited Company).

Step 5: Indian Labor Law & State-Level Compliance

Step 5: Indian Labor Law & State-Level Compliance

Align employment agreements with state-specific Shops and Establishments Acts and the Payment of Gratuity Act, while ensuring termination procedures strictly comply with statutory notice periods, severance pay schedules, and Industrial Relations guidelines.   

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