EOR in India
Employer of Record in India
- Hire skilled Indian professionals without registering a local business entity
- Automate payroll, tax deductions, PF, ESI, and statutory compliance
- Reduce permanent establishment risks and regulatory exposure
- Onboard employees quickly with India-compliant employment contracts
- Access India's talent pool cost-effectively with transparent pricing
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Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Capital
New Delhi
Official Language
Hindi and English
Payroll Cycle
Monthly
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Why Choose Asanify's Employer of Record in India
Asanify is recognized as #1 across multiple categories on G2, delivering exceptional EOR solutions for companies expanding into India. Our platform manages the full employment lifecycle—from compliant contracts and payroll to provident fund and gratuity—allowing you to tap into India’s vast talent market without navigating complex regulatory requirements.
Rapid and Compliant Hiring
Deploy talent across India within days. Asanify generates employment contracts compliant with the Indian Contract Act, Shops and Establishments Acts, and applicable labor laws for each state, ensuring your hiring process is both fast and legally sound.
End-to-End Payroll and Tax Compliance
Our platform automates monthly payroll processing, TDS calculation and filing, provident fund (PF/EPF) contributions, employee state insurance (ESI) enrollment, and professional tax deductions. We ensure accurate, timely payments and full compliance with Indian tax authorities.
Comprehensive Statutory Benefits Management
Asanify handles all mandatory benefits including provident fund, gratuity, bonus, leave encashment, and maternity/paternity benefits. We also coordinate health insurance, flexible benefits, and other perks to help you build competitive compensation packages for Indian employees.
Multi-State Compliance Expertise
India's employment regulations vary significantly by state. Asanify navigates these complexities, ensuring compliance with state-specific labor laws, Shops and Establishments registrations, professional tax regulations, and local statutory requirements across all 28 states and 8 union territories.
How Asanify's Employer of Record Works in India
Asanify becomes the legal employer of record for your Indian workforce, managing all employment formalities, statutory registrations, and compliance obligations while you retain complete control over your team’s work and performance.
- Immediate Market Entry: Start hiring in India without establishing a subsidiary or branch office
- Complete Employment Services: We handle contracts, payroll, statutory deductions, benefits, and exits
- Real-Time Visibility: Monitor all employment activities through intuitive dashboards and detailed reports
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Employment Law Compliance in India
India’s employment landscape is governed by numerous central and state-level labor laws including the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, and Occupational Safety Code. Asanify ensures full compliance with all applicable legislation, protecting your business from penalties and legal disputes.
- TDS deduction and filing, PF/EPF and ESI contributions managed accurately
- State-specific Shops and Establishments Act compliance and registrations
- Gratuity, bonus, leave, and termination benefits calculated per legal requirements
What our happy customers say
Asanify's, should be the number 1 choice for companies looking to pay their overseas employees and contractors. I have a team of 40 people in India and not for a single month have i experienced any delays in the payment process.
In my business, things happen fast, and requirement for new employees is sudden. In such a situation a trusted partner like Asanify comes in handy as I know I can quickly ramp with onboarding and employee formalities diligently taken care of.
As a global company, we go through M&As in countries where we do not have presence. In India, we quickly onboarded ~30 employees as part of a takeover. With Asanify's turnaround time the overall change was managed brilliantly.
Asanify’s expertise when it comes to Local Compliances is something I have benefitted extensively from. Whether its Employee-Contractor classification, or the local laws for employee benefits and working hours - I trust the guidance provided.
Apart from using EOR services, I find a lot of value in the fully automated Asanify HRMS. For me, it makes it absolutely comfortable that I can access all my HR inforation anytime, anywhere and on any platform - Slack, Whatsapp etc.
My employees are in India, while I am based in Dubai and the co. in the US. Managing time zones is a huge challenge for us. Working with global partners like Asanify ensures that all my payments, and query resolutions are done in time.
It is paramount that my employees are well taken care of. Asanify goes above and beyond In terms of employee benefits, salary structuring to make it more tax friendly and constant guidance. For over a year with Asanify’s EOR, I have had no reason to feel disappointed.
Employer of Record FAQs in India
What is an Employer of Record in India?
An Employer of Record (EOR) in India is a third-party organization that acts as the legal employer for your Indian workforce. The EOR manages all employment obligations including contracts, payroll, tax withholding (TDS), provident fund contributions, ESI enrollment, and compliance with central and state labor laws, while you maintain operational control over employees.
How quickly can I hire employees in India using Asanify's EOR?
You can onboard employees in India within 2-4 business days after candidate selection. Asanify prepares compliant offer letters and employment agreements, conducts background verification, completes all statutory registrations (PF, ESI, professional tax), and processes payroll setup, enabling rapid deployment of your Indian team.
Do I need to register a company in India to hire employees?
No, you do not need to establish a legal entity in India when using Asanify’s EOR services. We serve as the legal employer, eliminating the need for company incorporation, obtaining PAN and TAN registrations, or navigating India’s complex regulatory environment, while allowing you to build your Indian workforce immediately.
What statutory contributions does Asanify manage in India?
Asanify handles all mandatory statutory contributions in India including Employee Provident Fund (EPF – 12% employer + 12% employee), Employee State Insurance (ESI – 3.25% employer + 0.75% employee for eligible employees), professional tax (state-specific), and labour welfare fund where applicable. We also manage TDS on salaries and file returns with authorities.
What are the mandatory employee benefits in India?
Indian employees are entitled to statutory benefits including provident fund, gratuity (after 5 years of service), annual bonus (for employees earning below ₹21,000/month), minimum 12 days privilege leave annually, 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 15 days paternity leave, and ESI medical benefits. Asanify ensures full compliance with all benefit requirements.
How does payroll processing work in India through an EOR?
Payroll in India is processed monthly, typically between the 25th and last day of the month. Asanify calculates gross salaries, applies TDS withholding, deducts employee PF/ESI contributions, processes reimbursements, and disburses net pay via bank transfer. We generate detailed payslips and file all required returns including Form 24Q (TDS), ECR (PF/ESI), and professional tax returns.
What are the notice period requirements in India?
Notice periods in India are typically defined in the employment contract, commonly ranging from 30 to 90 days depending on the role and seniority. During probation (usually 3-6 months), notice periods are shorter, often 7-30 days. Either party may opt for payment in lieu of notice. Asanify ensures all separations comply with contractual terms and statutory requirements.
How does Asanify handle different labor laws across Indian states?
India has 28 states and 8 union territories, each with specific labor regulations. Asanify maintains expertise across all jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with state-specific Shops and Establishments Acts, professional tax rates, local holidays, minimum wage requirements, and registration obligations. Our platform automatically applies the correct rules based on employee work locations.
Can I terminate an employee in India, and what are the costs?
Termination in India requires adherence to contractual notice periods and payment of statutory dues including notice pay (if not served), gratuity (if eligible after 5 years), encashment of unused leave, pro-rata bonus, and final settlement of PF. For retrenchment, additional compensation may apply under Industrial Disputes Act. Asanify manages compliant termination processes and calculates all separation payments accurately.