Employer of record
Employer of record in India.
Hire the people you choose in India, without setting up an Indian company. We become their legal employer. We look after the contract, monthly pay, tax and statutory filings. You lead the work.
Available now. Salary plus an 8% monthly fee, with no hidden costs.
James client
We want Priya on our team, but we have no company in India. Can you employ her?
916partners 916partners
Yes. We become her employer in India. Her offer letter goes out once you approve the price.
What we do as the employer
Contracts
A proper employment contract, signed before day one.
Monthly pay
Salary paid on the same date every month, with a clear payslip.
Tax and statutory items
Income tax, provident fund and other statutory items, filed on time.
Leave and holidays
Leave records and public holidays, shared with you.
A person to talk to
One named contact for you and for your team.
How it works
Talk to us
A 20-minute call. Tell us who you want to employ and what you plan to pay them.
Get your price
We send one page: their salary, our fee and the start date.
We employ them
They send their details through a secure link, and sign the offer letter.
Every month
You approve the pay. We pay your team, file the tax and send one invoice.
You own the work your team does. Their contract assigns it to you.
Employer of record: common questions
What is an employer of record (EOR) in India?
An employer of record employs your team members locally while you manage their day-to-day work. At 916partners, we handle their Indian employment contracts, payroll, tax and employment paperwork.
Is an employer of record the same as a PEO?
No. A PEO (professional employer organisation) shares employment with a company that already has its own entity. An employer of record is the only legal employer, so you do not need a company in India. 916partners is an employer of record.
Do I need an Indian company to hire through you?
No. We are the employer in India, so you do not need your own entity. We do not offer payroll only for companies that already have an Indian entity. We offer employer of record.
Who employs my team?
We do. Your people are employed by 916partners in India, with a proper contract and all statutory benefits. You work with them every day as part of your team.
How much does it cost?
Their salary plus 8% of salary per month, with a one-time $50 setup cost per person. No hidden costs. Government fees are included in the salary amount.
Which statutory items do you handle?
Income tax deducted at source (TDS), provident fund (PF), employee state insurance (ESI) and professional tax, where each applies to the person. We pay and file each one on time and keep the proof.
How fast can someone start?
The start date depends on the role, notice period and required documents. We agree the timeline with you before onboarding begins.
Who owns the work they do?
You do. Their contract assigns the work they do for you to you.
What happens when someone leaves?
We handle the notice period, the final pay and the full and final settlement, and we issue the right letters. You tell us the last working day, and we take it from there.
Can you pay contractors?
We employ people as employees in India, with a proper contract and statutory benefits. If you want to work with someone as a contractor, talk to us first and we will tell you plainly what we can do.
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, send us a message. 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.