Employer of Record & Payroll Services

Employing in India

Under the Constitution of India, labour falls within the concurrent list giving power to both the Central and the respective State Government to legislate on such items, with the residual law-making powers vesting with the Centre.

This has resulted in a plethora of central and state laws related to wages, employment, industrial relations, social security, etc. being enacted to protect the interests of employees and to increase employment opportunities. The following are only guidelines in the broadest sense, and professional legal services are recommended when employing in India.

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage is stipulated by law, but varies state-by-state and the nature of employment. For Area A (covering major metropolitan areas e.g. Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore), for unskilled workers, the minimum wage is Rs 783 per day (Rs 20,358 per month). For semi-skilled workers, the minimum wage is Rs 868 per day (Rs 22,568 per month). For skilled workers and clerical positions (without arms) the minimum wage is Rs 954 per day (Rs 24,804 per month); and for highly Skilled Workers and those in watch and ward roles carrying arms, the minimum wage is Rs 1,035 per day (Rs 26,910 per month).

Payroll Cycle

For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

Onboarding Time

We can help you get a new employee started in India fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 3 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.

3 Public holidays

2025-01-26
2025-08-15
2025-10-02

Republic Day
Independence Day
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday

Competitive benefits package in India

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Local market insights

As of 2020, it is required by law for employers in India to offer supplemental health insurance to their workforce.

Although the country has a public health system, it is known to not offer the best quality of care. It is important for employees in India to have private health insurance to get the care they need. Our plans also offer global coverage (excluding the US) to protect your employees when they are traveling outside their home country.

Our core benefits (which often include things like healthcare) are required in most countries where we hire. Because Remote is the employer of record, it’s important for us to offer the same core benefits to all employees in a country to ensure fair equity and non-discriminatory hiring practices, which protects your business and ours. Note that we do not add a markup on any benefits premiums or administration costs.

If you'd like specific information about our benefits packages in India, start onboarding your first employee with Remote today.

For more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, download our Global Benefits Guide and share with the rest of your hiring team.

Facts & Stats

India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by area, and the most populous democracy in the world. India has been a secular federal republic since 1950, governed in a democratic parliamentary system. It is a pluralistic, multilingual and multi-ethnic society and has become a fast-growing major economy, a hub for information technology services, with an expanding middle class.

Capital City

New Delhi

Currency

Indian rupee

Languages

English, Hindi, 22 regional languages

Population size

1,352,642,280

Ease of doing business

Easy

Payroll frequency

Monthly

VAT - standard rate

12.5%-15%

Grow your team in India with Remote

Want to employ workers in India? Companies hiring in India are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in India and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your India team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in India. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Risks of misclassification

India, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in India may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

Payroll

29

per employee/month

Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalized support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution

Contractor Management

29

per contractor/month

Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility

Employer of Record

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