Employer of Record India (EOR India)

Our Employer of Record India service enables clients to hire employees without the need to operate a local legal entity there.

About EOR India

India, the world’s second-most populated country, provides access to a market of over 1.3 billion people. The country also benefits from a strategic location, which has placed it at the crossroads of global trade routes for millennia. As a result, India is a prime destination for companies looking to grow their operations in the Asia-Pacific region at a low cost.

FMC Group’s EOR India service enables firms to explore their potential in the enormous Indian market without having to establish a local company and dealing with complex local laws. By offering comprehensive employer of record services, FMC Group simplifies the hiring process and ensures compliance with local labor laws and regulations. This provides clients with enormous flexibility, allowing them to increase or decrease their investment along their development potential. It also assists firms in drastically reducing the time and financial costs associated with growing into India.

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Advantages Employer of Record India

Employer of Record India - FMC Group's Approach

EOR India Management & Reporting Flow

Approach for Nearshoring by Employee Leasing

Advantages of the Indian Market

Hiring an Employee

Hiring in India requires understanding local labor laws, administrative procedures, and workplace culture. Employers must comply with regulations on wages, contracts, working hours, social security, and termination. Foreign hires need employment visas and FRRO registration. Respecting cultural norms and communication styles supports team integration. Legal compliance and cultural awareness are key to a smooth hiring process in India.

Minimum Wage and Payroll

Notice Period

In India, the minimum notice period is 30 days.

Work Week, Overtime & Maximum Working Hours

Income Tax

Employer Contributions
Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF) and Employee’s Pension Scheme (EPS)12.00%
Employee’s State Insurance (ESI)4.75%
Total16.75%
Employee Contributions
Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF) and Employee’s Pension Scheme (EPS)12.00%
Employee’s State Insurance (ESI)1.75%
Total13.75%
Employee Income Tax
Less than INR 250,000 (EUR 3,127) per year0.00%
Between INR 250,001 and INR 500,000 (EUR 3,127 – EUR 6,252)5.00%
Between INR 500,001 and INR 750,000 (EUR 6,252 – EUR 9,377)10.00%
Between INR 750,001 and INR 1,000,000 (EUR 9,377 – EUR 12,503)15.00%
Between INR 1,000,001 and INR 1,250,000 (EUR 12,503 – EUR 15,632)20.00%
Between INR 1,250,001 and INR 1,500,000 (EUR 15,632 – EUR 18,759)25.00%
Over INR 1,500,000 (EUR 18,759)30.00%

Time off Policies

Annual Leave

Other Leave Types

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