Employer of Record: hire in India without setting up an entity
Hire full-time employees in India without registering a local company. With HyrEzy's Employer of Record service, the Employer of Record is the legal employer and handles contracts, payroll and statutory compliance, while the employee works for you day to day.
Who it's for
- Overseas companies hiring their first employees in India.
- Companies testing the Indian market before setting up an entity.
- Businesses that need to employ someone in India quickly, without waiting for incorporation.
- Companies that want to hire in India and have HyrEzy find the people as well.
Alongside your hiring
EOR solves the question of how to employ someone in India; HyrEzy's recruitment solves the question of who. Together, an overseas company can find, evaluate and employ a team in India without setting up a local entity first.
What the Employer of Record handles
You choose the person and direct their work. The Employer of Record takes on the legal and administrative side of employing them in India.
Employment contracts
Offer letters and employment contracts that comply with Indian employment law, reflecting the terms you agree with the employee.
Onboarding
Document collection, statutory registrations and joining formalities for the employee.
Payroll
Monthly salary processing in Indian rupees, with payslips.
Statutory contributions and taxes
Provident Fund, ESI where applicable, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund where applicable, and TDS on salary.
Benefits
Statutory benefits and, where agreed, additional benefits such as health insurance.
Leave and holidays
Leave entitlements and holidays managed in line with the applicable state rules.
Exits
Notice periods, full-and-final settlement and statutory dues such as gratuity where applicable.
How it works
Agree the role and terms
You confirm the person, role, salary and start date. If you have not found the person yet, HyrEzy can recruit them.
Contract and onboarding
A compliant Indian employment contract is issued and onboarding is completed.
Employee starts work
The employee works for you and reports to your team; the Employer of Record is the legal employer in India.
Monthly payroll and compliance
Payroll is run, statutory payments are made and returns are filed each month, and you receive one invoice for salary and service fees.
Compliance
- The Employer of Record is the legal employer and is responsible for statutory compliance in India.
- Contracts, payroll and statutory payments follow Indian employment and tax law for the employee's location.
- Employee data is handled in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Employer of Record?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a company that legally employs a person on behalf of another business. The EOR handles contracts, payroll, taxes and statutory compliance, while the person works for and is directed by the business that hired them.
Who is the legal employer under EOR?
The Employer of Record entity named in the employment contract is the legal employer in India. It handles payroll, statutory contributions and compliance; your company directs the employee's day-to-day work.
Can I hire in India without a company there?
Yes. Through an EOR, you can employ people in India without incorporating a local entity. Many companies use EOR first and set up an entity later as the team grows.
Can HyrEzy also find the employees?
Yes. HyrEzy can recruit the people you need and have them employed through the Employer of Record service, so hiring and employment are handled together.
Who manages the employee's day-to-day work?
You do. The employee works on your projects and reports to your team; the Employer of Record handles the employment administration.
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