Pre-hire compliance
Before hiring in India, decide whether the worker should be an employee, contractor, or EOR-managed employee. Confirm entity, payroll, and employment documentation requirements before an offer is signed.
- Define worker classification
- Prepare compliant offer and appointment letters
- Collect identity, tax, bank, and address documents
- Confirm applicable state registrations
Payroll and statutory setup
Payroll setup should account for social security, professional tax, gratuity, and local employment requirements. The exact applicability depends on salary, headcount, state, and establishment type.
- Provident Fund registration and deductions
- ESI applicability check
- Professional tax by state
- Gratuity accrual and leave policy alignment
Onboarding and records
Keep onboarding records consistent and audit-ready. Employee files should cover signed contracts, policy acknowledgements, payroll declarations, and equipment handover.
- Signed appointment letter
- Code of conduct and data policy acknowledgement
- Leave and attendance setup
- Asset handover and access provisioning