Employer of Record · India

You find the engineer.
We onboard them
in 48 hours.

You select and interview your engineers. We onboard them legally in India — contracts, payroll, all statutory benefits, compliance, hardware, and office space — on one USD invoice.

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48hr
First engineer onboarded
1
USD invoice monthly
500+
Engineers onboarded
How it works — your first India hire

You select.
We handle everything else.

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You do thisInterview & select your engineer
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People EOR handlesEmployment contract drafted & signed
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People EOR handlesPF, ESI, PT registered & ongoing
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People EOR handlesAll statutory benefits administered
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People EOR handlesLaptop procured locally & delivered
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People EOR handlesPayroll, TDS & all compliance filings
What is EOR

You find & direct.
We're the legal employer.

An Employer of Record (EOR) lets you onboard employees in India without setting up a local legal entity. People EOR becomes the employer on paper — handling all employment law, payroll taxes, statutory benefits, and compliance obligations.

You interview and select your engineers. You set their tasks, hours, and targets. We handle all the legal, administrative, and compliance work behind the scenes — including labour law compliance, PF, ESI, TDS, and all statutory benefits.

When you're ready to own your own Indian entity, we transition everything across — zero disruption to your team.

Who does what

You do this
Interview & select your engineer
You do this
Direct day-to-day work & goals
You handle
Performance management
People EOR handles
Employment contracts & legal compliance
You handle
Team culture & tools
People EOR handles
Payroll, PF, ESI, TDS — all filings
You handle
One USD payment monthly
People EOR handles
All statutory benefits & labour law
You handle
System & software access
People EOR handles
Hardware, office, HR support & offboarding
What's included

Everything your India team needs.

One monthly fee covers all of this. No surprises, no hidden charges.

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Labour Law Compliance

Full compliance with Indian labour laws — contracts, statutory benefits, and all registrations under India's Labour Codes.

  • Compliant employment agreements
  • Statutory benefits administration
  • Labour Code compliance
  • CA-backed audit support
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End-to-End Payroll

Accurate, on-time salaries every month — every deduction calculated correctly, every return filed on time.

  • Monthly payroll processing
  • PF, ESI, PT registration & filing
  • TDS deduction & Form 16
  • Salary slips & payroll reports
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Statutory Benefits

All benefits mandated under Indian law — administered correctly, on time, every month.

  • PF (Provident Fund) — 12% employer contribution
  • ESI (health insurance for eligible employees)
  • Gratuity & earned leave encashment
  • Professional Tax (state-level)
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Offboarding & Termination

Compliant employee exits — India's termination laws are strict. We protect you end to end.

  • Final settlement calculations
  • PF transfer & Form 16 issuance
  • Relieving letters & documentation
  • Hardware recovery
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Hardware Management

Laptops bought locally — no import duty, no customs. Pre-configured and delivered to your engineer's door.

  • Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple — locally procured
  • Pre-configured to your IT specs
  • Asset tracking dashboard
  • Recovery when someone leaves
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Ongoing HR Support

Your India team always has someone to turn to — day-to-day queries, leave policies, and HR ops.

  • Employee query resolution
  • Leave & attendance management
  • HR policies & documentation
  • Dedicated account manager
All statutory benefits — fully administered.
Every benefit mandated under Indian law, calculated correctly and filed on time.
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Provident Fund (PF)
12% employer + 12% employee contribution. Registration, monthly deposits, and annual returns filed with EPFO.
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ESI — Health Insurance
3.25% employer contribution. Mandatory health cover for employees earning under ₹21,000/month. Monthly filings with ESIC.
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Gratuity
Statutory gratuity calculated and paid on exit for employees completing 5+ years. Fully compliant with the Payment of Gratuity Act.
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TDS & Income Tax
Tax Deducted at Source calculated on every salary. Quarterly TDS returns and annual Form 16 issued to every employee.
How it works

You find the engineer.
We onboard them in 48 hours.

01
You

You interview & select

You find the right engineer through your own channels or a recruiter. You conduct interviews and make the offer decision.

02
People EOR

We draft the contract

We draft a fully compliant employment contract under Indian labour law. Engineer receives and signs their offer letter — same day.

03
People EOR

Registrations & benefits

PF, ESI, PT registered. All statutory benefits set up. Laptop procured locally and delivered configured to your IT specs.

04
People EOR

Engineer is live

Your engineer starts work within 48 hours. You manage their work. We run payroll, filings, HR support — every month.

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People EOR

One USD invoice

Every month you receive one USD invoice covering everything. No juggling vendors, no surprise charges, no compliance headaches.

Pricing

Transparent pricing.
No hidden fees.

Hardware and office space quoted separately based on actuals. Everything else — including all statutory benefits and compliance — is included.

One-time onboarding
$99 /employee

Paid once per employee. Covers all setup and registration.

  • Employment contract drafting
  • PF / ESI / PT registration
  • Background verification
  • Asset & system provisioning
Monthly per employee
$249 /mo

All-in monthly fee billed in USD. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

  • Full payroll processing
  • PF, ESI, TDS filing — all returns
  • All statutory benefits administered
  • Labour law compliance
  • Live compliance dashboard
  • Day-to-day HR support
  • Dedicated account manager

Common questions

Do I find the engineer or does People EOR find them? ↓
You find and select the engineer — through your own network, a recruiter, or job boards. People EOR does not recruit. Once you've made your decision, we handle the full onboarding: contract, PF, ESI, statutory benefits, hardware, and payroll.
Do I need to register a company in India first? ↓
No. That's the whole point of EOR. People EOR is the registered legal entity in India. Your engineers are employed by us on your behalf. You don't need any India registration, local director, or Indian bank account to get started.
What statutory benefits are included? ↓
All mandatory Indian statutory benefits are included: PF (Provident Fund — 12% employer contribution), ESI (health insurance — 3.25% employer contribution for eligible employees), Professional Tax (state-level), and gratuity administration. TDS is deducted and filed quarterly, with Form 16 issued annually. Everything required under Indian labour law is handled.
Who controls the engineer's work? ↓
You do, entirely. People EOR is the employer on paper for legal and tax purposes only. You set the work, priorities, targets, and tools. We handle payroll and compliance behind the scenes.
What happens when I want my own Indian entity? ↓
We handle the full transition — Pvt Ltd incorporation, RBI filing, GST, PF, ESI registration, and employee migration. Zero disruption to your team. This is what makes People EOR different — we're built to graduate you, not keep you trapped.
How do terminations work? ↓
We handle the full offboarding — final settlement calculations, PF transfer, gratuity (if applicable), Form 16 issuance, relieving letter, and hardware recovery. India employment law has specific requirements around termination notice (30–90 days) and final settlement timelines. We make sure you're fully protected.
Is this compliant with India's new Labour Codes? ↓
Yes. Our team includes practising Chartered Accountants who specialise in Indian employment law. We stay current with all regulatory changes including the four Labour Codes and ensure full compliance at all times.

Found your engineer?
We'll onboard them this week.

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