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Employer of Record - Hire Globally. Without Setting Up a Local Entity.

Indigrators acts as the legal employer on your behalf in India - managing payroll, statutory compliance (PF/ESI/TDS), employment contracts, and benefits - while you retain 100% operational control over your team's work. When you've already selected a candidate, first hire can be live in as little as 48 hours, with no entity and no CA required.

Employer of Record (EOR) India - Indigrators

An Employer of Record (EOR) enables organisations to hire employees globally without establishing local legal entities. The EOR legally employs the worker, managing payroll, taxes, compliance, and benefits - while the client company directs day-to-day work and performance. Typically, the client identifies or selects the candidate, and Indigrators employs the person locally and manages payroll and compliance. If you need help finding candidates, we can offer hiring and recruitment as a separate service through our Talent Management team.

How It Works

A Simple Three-Party Model - You Manage Work. We Manage Employment.

Your Company
Directs work & performance
Sets goals & KPIs
Agreement
LEGAL EMPLOYER
Indigrators EOR
Payroll · Tax · Compliance
Contracts · Benefits
Employment
Your Employee
Legally employed by Indigrators
Works for you daily

Client Company Employer of Record Employee  |  You manage the work. We manage the employment.

What We Handle

Every Employment Obligation - Taken Off Your Plate

Employment Contracts

Compliant employment agreements drafted in 24 hours - Labour Code 2025, 50% wage rule for PF, CTC structuring, NDA, IP assignment, notice period, and termination clauses. Legally watertight.

24-hr DraftingIP AssignmentLabour Code 2025

Payroll Administration

Monthly payroll in INR - salary payments, bonus payouts, expense reimbursements, payslip generation, bank transfers. Auto-calculated PF, ESI, TDS, PT, LWF. Error-free, on-time, every month.

INR PayrollAuto-calculationsOn-time

Tax & Statutory Compliance

EPF, ESI, TDS monthly/quarterly returns (Form 24Q), Professional Tax, LWF, Gratuity accrual, Shops & Establishments Act. Government reporting and filings handled on your behalf.

PF/ESITDS ReturnsZero Penalties

Benefits Administration

Statutory benefits (EPF, ESI, Gratuity, PT), health insurance (group mediclaim), Maternity Benefit Act (26 weeks paid), annual and sick leave management. Benchmarked to India market standards.

Health InsuranceMaternity ActMarket-benchmarked

Onboarding & Offboarding

Complete onboarding documentation, BGV, IT setup. Exit formalities: Full & Final settlement, relieving letter, PF withdrawal, gratuity calculation. HR compliance throughout the employment lifecycle.

BGVF&F SettlementPF Withdrawal

HR Operations Support

Offer letters, disciplinary procedures, performance improvement process, leave management, employee helpdesk for India-related queries. POSH compliance. Labour law adherence and policy management.

Leave ManagementPOSHHR Helpdesk
The Process

From Brief to First Payslip in 72 Hours

1

Send Brief

Share role, salary, and start date. We respond within 2 business hours with a proposal.

2

Contract Drafted

Compliant employment agreement ready within 24 hours of your approval.

3

Employee Onboards

BGV, IT setup, payroll enrolment - all complete before day 1.

4

Payroll Runs

Monthly payroll in INR - PF, ESI, TDS auto-calculated. Payslip to employee.

5

You Scale

Add more employees anytime. Upgrade to full BOT/GCC when ready.

Why EOR

Why Companies Choose Employer of Record

Enter New Markets Quickly
Test a country before investing in a subsidiary. EOR can be faster than setting up your own entity, especially when you already have a selected candidate ready to start.
Access Global Talent Without Limits
Found the perfect engineer in India but have no India entity? EOR lets you hire them compliantly, with proper contracts and benefits, working in your tools from day one.
Reduce Compliance Risk
India's Labour Codes 2025 (consolidating 29 laws), PF, ESI, TDS, POSH - all managed by our specialists. Zero compliance penalties in our operating history.
Project-Based & Contract Hiring
Need engineers for a 9-month project? EOR provides compliant fixed-term contracts with defined end dates and clean offboarding - no entity overhead.
Scale Without Infrastructure
Start with 1 hire, grow to 7. When you reach 8+, upgrade to our BOT/GCC model seamlessly - same entity, same team, zero disruption.
48 hrs
First Hire Live
when candidate is selected
24 hrs
Contract Drafted
from your approval
No Entity
Required
to start hiring
Full
Compliance Managed
PF, ESI, TDS & more
Key Benefits at a Glance
Faster international hiring - days not months
Reduced entity setup cost and overhead
Full compliance - local labour law managed
Better employee experience - proper benefits
Clear upgrade path to BOT/GCC at scale
Model Comparison

Own Entity vs EOR vs BOT/GCC - Which Model Is Right for You?

Factor Own Entity EOR (Indigrators) BOT/GCC
Legal Entity Required Yes No No (until transfer)
Who Employs the Team You Indigrators Indigrators You
Who Hires the Candidate You You select; Indigrators can help source Indigrators sources; you approve
Setup Time 3–6 months As fast as 48 hours* 8–16 weeks
Compliance Liability Yours entirely Indigrators Indigrators
Best-Fit Team Size Large, long-term commitment 1–10 people 10–250 people
Operating Control Full, self-managed You direct work; Indigrators handles employment You direct work; Indigrators runs operations
Transfer Option N/A Upgrade to BOT/GCC anytime Transfer to your entity at milestones

*48-hour onboarding is possible when the candidate is already selected and documentation is complete. Most clients start with EOR for a small team, then upgrade to BOT/GCC as their team grows. Seamless transition - same entity, no disruption.

India Compliance

What India Compliance Actually Means - And How We Handle It

EPF - Employees' Provident Fund
Mandatory retirement savings contributions from both employer and employee, filed monthly with annual returns - all managed by us.
ESI - Employee State Insurance
Provides medical, sickness, maternity, and disability coverage for eligible employees. Monthly filing and returns handled by our team.
TDS - Tax Deducted at Source
We calculate monthly TDS per employee, file quarterly returns, and issue annual tax documentation.
Labour Law & Employment Documentation
Employment contracts, statutory registers, and policies kept current with India's labour law framework. All Indigrators contracts updated as regulations evolve.
Gratuity, Professional Tax & Payroll Compliance
Gratuity accrual, state-specific Professional Tax, and Labour Welfare Fund contributions - all tracked and filed on your behalf.
Why Indigrators - Not an Aggregator
Direct India Pvt. Ltd. entity
Not an aggregator or third-party partner. We hold full employer liability directly.
GCC-grade compliance depth
Same compliance standards we apply to our BOT/GCC clients. No shortcuts.
Seamless BOT/GCC upgrade
Start EOR. Upgrade to BOT when you scale. Same entity, same team, zero disruption.
What's Included
Payroll, PF, ESI, TDS handled
Monthly payroll runs, statutory filings, and employment-law compliance, managed end-to-end.
Contracts & onboarding
Locally compliant employment contracts and a smooth first-day experience for your hire.
Full employer liability, held by us
We're the legal employer of record - all statutory risk sits with Indigrators, not you.
Engagement

Let's Discuss the Right Model for You

Every EOR engagement is scoped to the role, team size, and timeline. Book a consultation to discuss the right model, scope, timeline, and commercial structure for your India hire.

Use Cases

When Global Companies Choose Indigrators EOR

01

First India Hire - Zero Entity

A European SaaS startup wants one senior Python engineer in India before committing to a full GCC. With a candidate already selected, EOR gets them hired quickly, paid in INR, and fully compliant - with zero India entity needed.

First hire live in as little as 48 hours
02

Market Validation Before GCC

Before committing to a BOT/GCC setup, use EOR to validate: Can we find good engineers here? How does the culture work? EOR gives 3–6 months of real data before the larger investment.

De-risk your India GCC decision
03

Project-Based Contract Hiring

UK consulting firm wins a 9-month data engineering project. EOR provides compliant fixed-term contracts and clean offboarding on completion - no entity overhead for a temporary engagement.

Compliant fixed-term, clean exit
04

Single Specialist - No GCC Overhead

APAC financial services firm needs one Salesforce FSC specialist. EOR gives them a single compliant India hire with full benefits, connected to their APAC team via VPN and Slack.

One hire, zero entity
FAQs & Contact

Common Questions & Get in Touch

What is an EOR and how is it different from outsourcing?
An EOR legally employs your team member on your behalf - managing all compliance, payroll, and HR admin - while you retain 100% operational control over their daily work. Outsourcing means a vendor delivers a service outcome. EOR means a specific person works for you, employed legally by Indigrators.
How quickly can I hire through Indigrators EOR?
If you've already selected a candidate, we can typically have them hired within 48–72 hours - contract drafted in 24 hours, with background verification run in parallel. If you still need help finding the right candidate, our Talent Management team can support sourcing and hiring as a separate service, which extends the timeline.
What statutory benefits must India EOR employees receive?
EPF, ESI (for eligible employees), Gratuity, Maternity Benefit, annual/casual/sick leave, Professional Tax, and group health insurance. All handled by Indigrators - exact eligibility and contribution details depend on salary and role, and we walk through these with you during onboarding.
Does EOR mean I lose operational control?
No - you retain 100% operational control. You direct the employee's work, set tasks, manage performance, and include them in your team's tools (standups, GitHub, Jira, Slack). Indigrators is only the legal/administrative employer.
What is the difference between EOR and BOT/GCC?
EOR is ideal for a small number of employees - per-employee monthly fee, fast onboarding when a candidate is selected, minimal setup. BOT/GCC is for larger teams with fully managed operations (workspace, IT, governance, HR). Most clients start EOR, then upgrade to BOT/GCC as their team grows. Transition is seamless - same entity, same team.
Get Started

Hire Your First India Employee Today

First hire onboarded in 48–72 hours. Full compliance. No India entity needed. Per-employee flat pricing.

No India entity required
PF, ESI, TDS, PT all handled
Contracts ready in 24 hours
Upgrade to BOT/GCC anytime

Hire in India. Compliantly. In 48 Hours.

No entity setup. No CA. No months of paperwork. Just your first India employee, fully compliant, fully productive from day one.

Indigrators - India's #1 GCC Execution Partner. We respond in 2 hours.

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