Case Study: How TechCorp Saved 40% with EOR Services in India
Discover how TechCorp, a Silicon Valley startup, reduced hiring costs by 40% and accelerated their India expansion using EOR services. Real metrics and insights from their journey.
Case Study Team
Documenting real success stories in global expansion
Company Background
TechCorp is a fast-growing AI startup based in San Francisco with 50 employees. They needed to expand their engineering team quickly to meet growing demand for their products.
The Challenge
TechCorp faced several challenges when considering expansion to India:
- High cost of setting up a local entity ($25,000+ in legal fees)
- 6-month timeline for entity setup
- Complex compliance requirements
- Need to hire 20 engineers within 3 months
- Limited knowledge of India employment laws
The Solution: EOR Services
TechCorp partnered with MonoHR to use EOR services for their India expansion:
- 48-hour setup time
- No upfront legal costs
- Complete compliance handling
- Local HR support
- Scalable hiring process
Results and Metrics
Cost Savings
- Setup Costs: $0 vs $25,000 (100% savings)
- Legal Fees: $0 vs $15,000 annually
- Compliance Costs: $0 vs $8,000 annually
- Total Annual Savings: $48,000 (40% reduction)
Time Savings
- Setup Time: 48 hours vs 6 months
- First Hire: 1 week vs 6+ months
- Team of 20: 2 months vs 12+ months
Hiring Success
- Hired 20 engineers in 2 months
- 95% retention rate after 6 months
- 40% lower salary costs compared to US
- 24/7 development capability
Key Learnings
- EOR services are ideal for rapid expansion
- Significant cost savings without compromising quality
- Local expertise is crucial for success
- Scalable solution for growing teams
Conclusion
TechCorp's success with EOR services demonstrates how companies can achieve rapid, cost-effective global expansion while maintaining compliance and quality standards.
