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What Is an Employer of Record (EOR) in India?
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An Employer of Record (EOR) legally employs workers on behalf of another company. You direct their day-to-day work while the EOR manages employment contracts, payroll, statutory obligations and employee administration.
This enables overseas businesses to hire employees in India without incorporating a local company or building their own payroll and compliance function.
The model suits companies entering India, testing the market, building distributed teams or hiring specialised talent. With Indian HR and workforce-management experience since 1997, Gretis supports the employment lifecycle through HRMS-enabled employee records, attendance, leave and payroll workflows.
Key Benefits:
Legal Employment in India
Employees are engaged through Gretis India Private Limited with locally aligned documentation and payroll.
Full Operational Control
You manage work and performance; Gretis manages employment administration.
Zero Internal Administration Burden
Payroll, statutory administration, HR documentation and employee support are handled through one coordinated service.
Why Companies Choose Employer of Record Services in India
An EOR gives companies a ready-to-use Indian employment framework, supporting faster hiring and lower administrative risk.
No Internal Payroll Setup
Start hiring without building an Indian payroll and compliance team.
Reduced Tax and Labour-Law Exposure
Use structured contracts, accurate payroll and applicable statutory records and filings.
No HR Compliance Overhead
Gretis manages employee records, benefits administration and routine employment processes.
Predictable Employment Costs
A clear cost schedule covers compensation, statutory costs, benefits and the EOR service fee.
Comprehensive Employer of Record Services in India
Payroll Processing and Payslips
Monthly payroll, salary disbursement and itemised payslips using agreed attendance, leave and variable-pay inputs.
Salary Tax Withholding and Reporting
Applicable salary-tax calculation, deduction, reporting and year-end documentation, including Form 16 where required.
EPF, ESIC and Statutory Contributions
Administration of applicable EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund and statutory benefits.
Employment Contracts and Onboarding
Locally aligned employment documents, employee records and structured onboarding.
Employee Benefits Administration
Administration of agreed insurance, company-sponsored and statutory benefits.
Audit and Regulatory Support
Traceable records and documentation support for inspections, reviews and audits.
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How Our India EOR Service Works
The EOR manages legal employment and administration while the client manages the employee’s work.
We Handle
- Legal employment through the Indian employing entity
- Employment contracts and HR documentation
- Monthly payroll processing and salary disbursement
- Applicable tax withholding and payroll reporting
- Applicable statutory contribution administration
- Benefits and employee-helpdesk support
- Leave, attendance and employee records
- Exit documentation and final settlement
You Handle
- Day-to-day employee management and supervision
- Work allocation and performance management
- Business deliverables and client relationships
- Work tools, training and system access
- Workforce planning and team leadership
Employer of Record vs. Setting Up an Entity in India
An India EOR is generally suited to companies that want to hire quickly, test the market or employ a relatively small team without first establishing a local company.
Choose An EOR When
- Fast hiring or market testing is the priority
- The initial India team will remain relatively small
- Local commercial contracts or licences are not required
- You want outsourced employment, payroll and statutory administration
Consider An Indian Entity When
- You plan a substantial, long-term presence in India
- Local commercial contracts, licences or regulated activities are required
- You want in-house payroll, finance, tax and HR functions
- Your operating model or tax exposure makes incorporation more suitable
Decision Note: An EOR simplifies employment administration but does not replace legal or tax advice on permanent establishment, transfer pricing, corporate tax or sector-specific obligations.
When to Use an Employer of Record
Employer of Record services are ideal for companies looking to expand quickly, reduce compliance risk, and simplify workforce management.
Infrastructure
Compliance
Risk
Workload
Administrative Overhead
Best Used When
- You want to hire employees in the US without opening a company
- You are expanding into new markets and need a fast hiring solution
- You want to avoid payroll setup and HR infrastructure costs
- You need to ensure compliance with US labour laws and tax regulations
- You are managing remote or distributed teams across countries
What This Is NOT : Employer of Record EOR is not staffing or manpower supply, not recruitment or hiring commission, and not project outsourcing. You recruit and manage your team; we provide the employment infrastructure.
Industries Using Employer of Record Services
Employer of Record solutions are widely used across industries that require flexibility, compliance, and scalability.
Technology companies expanding globally
Startups entering the United
States (US)
Consulting and professional services firms
Remote-first and distributed teams
International service organisations
FAQ
- What is an Employer of Record in India?
An EOR legally employs workers in India and manages contracts, payroll and applicable compliance while the client directs their work.
- Can companies hire employees in the United States without opening a company?
Yes. An India EOR can employ workers through an established local entity, subject to the role, operating model and applicable law.
- Who manages payroll, taxes and statutory contributions in an EOR arrangement?
The EOR manages payroll, applicable tax withholding, statutory contributions and prescribed records under the agreed scope.
- Is an Employer of Record the same as staffing or recruitment?
No. The client selects and manages the employee; the EOR provides the employment, payroll and compliance infrastructure.
- How much do Employer of Record services cost in India?
Costs normally include compensation, applicable employer contributions, agreed benefits, reimbursable expenses and the EOR service fee.
- How quickly can an employee be onboarded through an India EOR?
Timing depends on agreed terms, employee documents, checks, payroll inputs and benefit setup. Gretis confirms the target date during implementation.
- Does using an EOR eliminate permanent-establishment risk in India?
No. An EOR does not automatically remove permanent-establishment, corporate-tax, transfer-pricing, GST, data-protection or sector-regulatory risk. Legal and tax advice may still be required.
Outsource Employment. Reduce Risk. Stay Compliant.
Gretis enables international companies to hire employees in India without building a local employment and payroll function.
We manage employment administration, payroll and applicable compliance while you retain operational control.
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