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Hire Employees in India Without Setting Up a Local Entity

Want to hire full-time employees in India without dealing with complex employment laws? TRH’s Employer of Record India service becomes the legal employer, handling contracts, payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance while you manage the work.
Why Businesses Choose TRH
  • Start onboarding in as little as 2 business days
  • Hire without setting up an Indian entity
  • Payroll, PF, ESI, TDS, and compliance handled
  • Dedicated support from India HR and compliance experts
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At a Glance

Employer of Record in India at a Glance

Everything you need to know about hiring through an EOR before you dive deeper.

Hire Without Forming an Entity

TRH is the legal employer and you manage your team’s day-to-day work, goals, and performance.

Know the price beforehand

EOR services in India usually cost between ₹15,000 and ₹55,000 or US$199 and US$699 per employee per month. The total cost to the employer is typically around 110%-125% of gross salary, depending on the benefits and statutory contributions.

Reduce hiring & compliance risks

An EOR allows you to skip the lengthy entity formation, manage worker classification, and minimize potential permanent establishment exposure. PE risk depends on your business activities, and should be reviewed separately.

TRH manages all employment administration

contracts, onboarding, payroll, PF, ESI, gratuity, TDS, employee benefits, statutory filings, compliant exits.

Start small and scale easily

EOR is often the best way to hire your first 1 to 50 employees in India. As your team expands, TRH can help you shift to a local entity.

Get an Exact Cost Estimate

Use our employer cost calculator to see a clear breakdown of statutory contributions, EOR fee, and total monthly employment cost before making an offer.
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What Is an EOR?

What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party organization that legally employs workers on behalf of another company.
With an Employer of Record in India, TRH becomes the legal employer for your India-based employees, handling employment contracts, payroll, statutory compliance, taxes, and employee benefits while you retain complete control over your team’s day-to-day work, performance, and business operations.
“We manage the employment. You manage the work. Your team gets compliant, protected employment from day one.”
— TRH Employer of Record Team
How an EOR in India Works
1

You manage the work

Choose your employees and manage their responsibilities, goals, and performance.

2

TRH becomes the legal employer

We manage contracts, payroll, PF, ESI, gratuity, TDS, benefits, and compliance.

3

Your employee works with full protection

Your team receives compliant employment, timely salaries, statutory benefits, and local HR support.

EOR vs. Own Entity

EOR vs. Setting Up Your Own Entity

For companies hiring their first employees in India, an Employer of Record (EOR) offers a faster, lower-risk alternative to establishing a local entity. While an EOR lets you start hiring in days, setting up your own company often takes months and requires significant investment in legal, payroll, and compliance infrastructure.
CompareEmployer of Record (EOR)Own Legal Entity
Setup Time2-5 business days3–6 months
Upfront CostNo entity setup costs₹8–15 lakh+ to establish and operate
Payroll & ComplianceFully managed by TRHBuild and manage an internal team
Best ForHiring 1–50 employees, market entry, remote teamsLong-term operations and large-scale expansion
FlexibilityScale up or down without entity obligationsEntity registration and closure required
Our recommendation: If you are hiring your first 1 to 50 employees in India, an Employer of Record gives you the fastest and most cost-efficient path to market. With the help of TRH, as your team grows, you can easily transition to your own legal entity.

EOR Success Stories

Our Employer of Record Success Stories in India

Success stories showcasing how global companies use our Employer of Record services in India to hire, onboard, and scale compliant teams without establishing a local entity.
🇬🇧 UK SaaS Company

UK SaaS Company Grows Engineering Team to 20 in 12 Months

We helped a fast-growing UK SaaS company to recruit software engineers, QA specialists, DevOps engineers and product professionals in India. TRH handled employment contracts, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and statutory compliance while the client managed the team remotely.
Engineering Hiring
EOR Services
Payroll & Compliance

20

Employees hired

12mo

Team built in India

Zero

Local entities required

🇦🇺 Australian Tech Company

Australian Technology Company Supported 35 Employees Across India

An Australian technology firm required a convenient system for managing its workers spread out across different states in India. TRH took care of monthly payroll, statutory compliance, employee benefits, and HR support while the client continued to grow.
Multi-State Employment
Payroll Management
Local HR Support

35

Employees supported

Multi

States covered

100%

Compliance managed

🇺🇸 US Engineering Firm

US Engineering Firm Converted 18 Contractors Into Employees

A US engineering firm was keen on reducing any risks related to employee classification with the growing workforce in India. The TRH made sure that its contractors became employees with all the proper documentation without disrupting the ongoing projects.
Contractor Conversion
Employee Onboarding
Compliance Support

18

Contractors converted

Zero

Project disruption

Day 1

Compliant employment

The Real Cost Behind Every India Hire

What Will Your India Hire Actually Cost?

Salary is only part of the picture. Use the calculator to estimate statutory contributions, TRH’s EOR fee, and your total cost before making an offer.

Calculate Before You Hire

Enter the employee's annual CTC or gross salary to see a clear estimate of your total employment cost in India.

Your Estimated Cost

Base salary (annual)—
Employer PF (12%)—
ESI (3.25% if applicable)—
Gratuity provision (~4.81%)—
Professional tax (state-specific)—
TRH's EOR fee (est. 15%)—
Total employer cost (annual)—

This calculator provides an estimate. Final costs may vary based on salary structure, employee location, benefits, and applicable statutory rules.

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Our recommendation: If you are hiring your first 1 to 50 employees in India, an Employer of Record gives you the fastest and most cost-efficient path to market. As your team grows, TRH can help you transition to your own legal entity.

End-to-End Employment Support

What's Included in Our EOR Service

Our EOR services cover the entire employment cycle, from the offer letter all the way through to settlement of the employment contract. You manage your team, while we take care of your payroll, benefits, and compliance in India.

Onboarding That Ensures Smooth Hires

We create compliant offer letters and employment agreements; facilitate the collection of PAN, Aadhaar, and banking information; and even assist with UAN enrollment. Most employees are ready in 2 to 5 working days.

Payroll Done Right, Every Month

We process salaries, payslips, PF, ESI, professional tax, TDS, and gratuity provisions. Every payroll cycle is handled properly, securely, and on time.

Benefits for Enhanced Employee Experience

We manage applicable statutory benefits, including PF, ESI, gratuity, statutory bonus, and maternity benefits. You can also offer group health insurance, meal cards, and NPS to attract and retain strong talent.

Compliance from Joining Till Exit

We take care of all the EPFO, ESIC, and relevant labor laws of the state compliances. In case of an employee leaving the organization, we take care of all the exit formalities and full & final settlements.

Local Assistance without Need for Tickets

Both you and your employees get an exclusive HR point of contact for anything related to payroll, benefits, documents, and other questions regarding the office.

Compliant Exit When Needed

From resignation management to full and final settlement calculations, PF withdrawals, and experience letters — every exit is handled in compliance with Indian labour law.
Onboarding

Onboarding That Ensures Smooth Hires

We create compliant offer letters and employment agreements; facilitate the collection of PAN, Aadhaar, and banking information; and even assist with UAN enrollment.

Compliant offer letters & agreements
PAN, Aadhaar & banking collection
UAN enrollment assistance
2-5
Working Days
Payroll

Payroll Done Right, Every Month

We process salaries, payslips, PF, ESI, professional tax, TDS, and gratuity provisions. Every payroll cycle is handled properly, securely, and on time.

Benefits

Benefits for Enhanced Employee Experience

We manage statutory benefits including PF, ESI, gratuity, statutory bonus, maternity benefits. You can also offer group health insurance, meal cards, and NPS.

Compliance

Compliance from Joining Till Exit

We take care of all EPFO, ESIC, and relevant state labor law compliances, plus exit formalities and full & final settlements.

Support

Local Assistance without Need for Tickets

Both you and your employees get an exclusive HR point of contact for anything related to payroll, benefits, documents, and other queries.

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Who We Help

Built for Businesses Hiring in India

From your first India hire to scaling a GCC TRH’s EOR service is designed for businesses at every stage of their India journey.

First India Hire

Make your first hire in India without the cost, complexity, or commitment of establishing a local entity.

Scaling Teams

Scale your India team with compliant hiring, payroll, HR, and statutory compliance managed for you.

Conversion of Contractor to Employee

Convert contractor to employee with proper contracts, payroll, and benefits.

GCC & Enterprise Growth

Start hiring employees immediately before the formation of your GCC in India.

Hire Smarter. Scale Faster

How EOR Works With TRH

Five clear steps from agreement to your first payroll run. No surprises, no delays.
1

Sign the EOR Agreement

We confirm responsibilities, employee details, pricing, and employment terms before onboarding begins.

2

Send a Compliant Offer

TRH prepares and issues a locally compliant offer letter to your candidate — aligned with Indian employment law.

3

Onboard Your Employee

We collect documents, complete registrations, and onboard employees within 5 business days.

4

Run Payroll Every Month

We process salaries, payslips, deductions, benefits, and all statutory filings every month — on time, every time.

5

Lead the Work. Leave Compliance to Us.

You manage performance and priorities while TRH handles all employment compliance, HR support, and statutory obligations.

Compliance & Trust

Security, Compliance, and Protection Built Into Every Hire

Every hire through TRH is backed by our India employment infrastructure, statutory expertise, and compliance guarantee.

Employment Through Our India Entity

Every employee is legally hired through TRH’s India entity, ensuring compliant employment contracts, payroll, statutory registrations, and HR administration while you hire employees in India without establishing a local entity.

Built Around India's Employment Laws

Our Employer of Record services are designed to be in sync with the employment laws of India. They will help your company comply with all payroll, labour law, and other statutory requirements of India.

Data Security is Our Priority

With us, your employees’ data, your payroll data, and your company’s sensitive information is safe with our secure system, proper access control, and adherence to industry-standard security practices at every step.

Payroll & Compliance Managed End-to-End

Right from payroll processing to statutory deductions, PF, ESI, TDS, gratuity, Professional Tax, and government compliances, we take care of everything through our local experts and professionals.

Our Compliance Guarantee

In case there is any statutory filing failure by us leading to penalties, we assure you that we will bear the costs.

Dedicated Support, Not a Ticket Queue

Every client gets a dedicated HR and compliance manager — a real person who knows your team and your account.
Our Compliance Guarantee: If a statutory filing failure by TRH results in penalties, we cover the cost. Your India operations stay clean — that’s our commitment.

Why Choose TRH

TRH vs. Global Employer of Record Providers

The global employer of record service providers have platforms that cater to several countries. We cater to only one. Our specialization in India gives us an edge over the others.
The global employer of record providers have platforms that cater to several countries. We cater to only one. Our specialisation in India gives us a depth of expertise, local infrastructure, and dedicated support that multi-country platforms cannot match.
“Built for India, not simply available in India.”
— TRH EOR Team
India-only specialist EOR
Direct local employment infrastructure
Dedicated HR & compliance managers

2–5d

Employee onboarding. Global platforms often take 7–14 days for India-specific setup.

100%

India statutory compliance coverage — PF, ESI, TDS, PT, gratuity, and state-specific labour laws.

Direct

Access to India HR and compliance specialists — not a global support queue routing through multiple time zones.

FeatureTRHGlobal EOR Platforms
FocusIndia-only EOR specialistMulti-country platform covering 100+ countries
Local ExpertiseDedicated India payroll, HR & labour law specialistsGeneralised support across multiple regions
Employment ModelDirect India expertise with local employment infrastructureOften relies on third-party local partners
SupportDedicated HR and compliance managerCentralised ticket-based support
Payroll & ComplianceBuilt for Indian payroll and statutory complianceStandardised global processes
Response TimeDirect access to India specialistsSupport routed through global teams
Best ForCompanies hiring and scaling teams in IndiaBusinesses managing employees across multiple countries

Pricing · Employer of Record India

Simple, Transparent EOR Pricing

Getting new employees hired in India does not have to be a complicated process. You just need to pay the statutory contributions according to the Indian regulations and the Employer of Record fee charged by TRH for payroll, compliance, and HR services. No setup fee. No platform fee. No minimum headcount.
Flat Fee Per Employee

Best for senior & leadership hires

₹X / US$X Starting

per employee per month
  • One flat fee regardless of salary level
  • Predictable monthly budget
  • Best for senior or leadership roles
  • Consistent cost for mixed seniority teams
  • All statutory compliance included
Recommended
Percentage of Gross Salary

Best for junior to mid-level roles

10–20% Typically

of monthly gross salary
  • EOR fee scales with employee salary
  • Ideal for early-stage hiring
  • Cost-efficient for junior and mid-level roles
  • Flexible for teams with variable salaries
  • All statutory compliance included
Every EOR engagement includes compliant employment contracts, onboarding, payroll processing, PF, ESI, TDS, gratuity, professional tax, statutory filings, dedicated HR support, and exit management.

Statutory Compliance

What Statutory Obligations Does an EOR Handle?

When you hire through TRH’s Employer of Record in India, we manage the statutory employer obligations for your team. This includes calculating contributions, processing deductions, depositing payments, and completing required filings on time.
Statutory ObligationEmployer RateWhat It Covers
Provident Fund (EPF)12% of eligible wagesMandatory retirement savings deposited monthly with the EPFO. Employees generally contribute an equal amount.
Employee State Insurance (ESI)3.25% of eligible wagesGovernment health and social security coverage for eligible employees, including medical, maternity, disability, and employment injury benefits.
Gratuity~4.81% provisionedA lump-sum benefit payable on a qualifying exit. TRH provisions the cost monthly to avoid unexpected liabilities.
Professional TaxVaries by stateA state-level employment tax calculated according to the employee's work location and applicable state rules.
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)Based on income-tax slabsEmployee income tax calculated from projected annual income, declared investments, and the selected tax regime.
Monthly payroll, payslips, statutory leave, maternity benefits, employee records, required filings, and full-and-final settlements when an employee exits.

FAQ

Common Questions About Hiring Through an EOR

Can’t find your question? Every serious inquiry gets a response within one business day.
No. The employee gets a compliant local contract, payroll, benefits, payslips, and HR services. Your organisation manages their everyday work, objectives, and team experience — the employment experience is identical to a direct hire.
You can transfer the employee from the EOR to your Indian entity when it is ready. TRH will coordinate the transfer, including contracts, payroll setup, statutory registrations, benefits, and the transfer date — with minimal disruption.
Yes, but subject to the notice terms in your service agreement and applicable employment regulations. TRH will facilitate the transfer, final payroll, or termination in full compliance with legal requirements.
TRH manages the payroll and compliance aspects as the legal employer. Accountability in case of errors depends on the reason, applicable legislation, and the terms of the services agreement. For filing errors attributable to TRH, we cover the associated penalties.
Yes — when the employment relationship complies with payroll, taxation, social security, and labour law requirements. EOR is a type of service arrangement, while the duties of the employer are regulated by Indian employment and social security legislation.
TRH, or its local employing entity, is the legal employer named in the employment contract. Your company manages the employee’s role, performance, goals, and daily work — retaining full operational control.
You generally do not need to register as a local employer for employees hired through the EOR. TRH manages the employment registrations and filings included in the service. Any separate business registrations should be reviewed independently based on your activities.
Mandatory/eligibility-based: EPF, ESI, Gratuity, Maternity Leave & Statutory Bonus (if applicable). Optional: Private Health Insurance, Wellness Programs, Meal Allowances, NPS, and flexible benefits packages tailored to attract top talent.

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