Hire in India Without
a Local Entity
India is the world's most populous talent market and the top destination for GCCs and global businesses building skilled teams. Atlass Partners acts as your Employer of Record across all Indian states — you direct the work, we handle employment contracts, payroll, PF, ESI, TDS, and every state-level compliance obligation from a single engagement.
With 4,000+ technology companies, 400+ GCCs, and the world's largest English-speaking technical talent pool, India is a defining market for global talent strategy. EOR is the fastest and most compliant route for international companies entering or scaling in India.
India Employment Compliance — Fully Managed
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Provident Fund (EPF)
Employer contribution at 12% of basic salary, employee at 12% — administered under the Employees' Provident Funds Act 1952. Atlass Partners registers each employee with EPFO and remits contributions monthly.
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Employee State Insurance (ESI)
Employer contribution at 3.25%, employee at 0.75% — applicable to employees earning below ₹21,000/month under the ESI Act 1948. Medical, disability, and maternity coverage provided.
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Income Tax (TDS)
Monthly TDS deducted from salary under Section 192 of the Income Tax Act, based on employee-declared investments and deductions. Annual Form 16 issued to all employees.
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Professional Tax
State-levied tax applicable in Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and others — slab rates vary by state. Atlass Partners manages PT compliance across all applicable states.
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Gratuity
Payable under the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 — 15 days salary per completed year of service, payable on exit after 5 continuous years. Atlass Partners accrues and administers gratuity liability monthly.
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Multi-State Compliance
Employment contracts, working hours, and leave policies compliant with the state-specific Shops & Commercial Establishments Act of each employee's work location — from Karnataka to Maharashtra, Delhi to Telangana.
1–2 wks
Onboarding timeline from agreement to live payroll
100%
Statutory compliance — zero missed filings
No entity
No Indian company incorporation required
Scalable
From 1 employee to 500+ on the same structure
Based on Atlass Partners engagement data.
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EOR in India — Common Questions
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