About us
What we believe,
and how we work.
916partners looks after the employment side of building a team in India. These are the principles we hold ourselves to, every month, for every person.
Our principles
We are open
One price, shown on this website: salary plus an 8% monthly fee, and a one-time setup cost. You can see what we do each month and what you pay for it.
We care for people
The people you choose become our employees. We pay them on time, send a clear payslip and keep their leave and records right. They should feel looked after.
A real person to talk to
You and your team each get a named contact. A real person reads your message and replies within one business day.
We support you and your people
When your team does well, you do well, and so do we. We take care of the paperwork so you can focus on the work you do together.
We do things properly
A written contract before day one. Tax and statutory items filed on time. If something goes wrong, we tell you and we fix it.
Your data and your money are protected.
Data protection
Built to India’s DPDP Act and GDPR for EU and UK clients.
Payroll funds ring-fenced
Client payroll money is kept separate and used only for your team.
Why we say partners
You are our partner, not a client number.
A partner shares the goal. You choose the people and lead the work. We employ them and look after the rest. Each side does its part, and each side depends on the other.
That is also how we think about the people on your team. They are not a line on an invoice. They are people who work with you every day, and we want them to be glad they chose this way of working.
So we say partners. Partner to the business that hires, and partner to the person who is hired.
Why we are called 916
The gold standard.
In India, 916 is the mark stamped on 22-carat gold. It means 22 parts gold out of 24, which is 91.6 percent.
A hallmark means the gold has been tested and its purity is stamped on it. The buyer does not have to take the seller’s word. It is the mark people trust.
We want to be that for employment. Open about what we do. Honest about what it costs. Easy to check. That is the standard we hold ourselves to, and it is why we are named 916.
The 916 standard
Clear pricing
A published fee and every statutory line on your invoice.
Careful compliance
Contracts and payroll built for India’s 2025 labour codes and data-protection law.
People you can reach
One named contact who knows your team and replies within one business day.
Good people should be easy to work with, wherever they live.
Meera and Thara, co-founders
Flexible by design
Every team is different. We plan around yours.
Our usual setup suits many teams. If yours needs something else, such as a different mix of services or a request we have not handled before, book a call. We talk it through and tell you plainly what we can do.
Your talent partner
in India.
Tell us who you want to employ. A real person replies within one business day.