Grow your team in India without having to form an entity locally. TankhaPay will take care of employment agreements, payroll, compliance, and employee benefits for you. You build the team. We handle the employment infrastructure.
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As your top Employer of Record company in India, we take payroll, statutory compliance, and employee benefits completely off your plate so your team can focus on work that actually moves the needle. TankhaPay brings together on-time, error-free payroll, full PF, ESI, PT & labor law compliance, employment contracts, seamless onboarding, and pan-India coverage, all handled end-to-end with zero room for error. Whether you're planning to hire your first employee in India or scaling across multiple states, our EOR solutions adapt to your needs, giving you the confidence to grow without the compliance burden slowing you down.
India-compliant employment agreements with enforceable IP assignment and confidentiality clauses are issued before your employee's first day.
Accurate salary processing with correct PF, ESIC, PT and TDS computation. ECR filing, challans and Form 16 are all included.
Professional Tax, PF, and ESIC, across all 28 states, TDS under Section 192, Shops and Establishments registrations, and labour codes 2025 are handled completely.
A dedicated HR manager for your India operations will help you cover labour law queries, employee relations, documentation and compliance guidance.
Client and employee portals for real-time visibility into payroll, compliance status, contracts and workforce data with zero dependency on India-side HR.
Hire in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune or any Tier 2 city. TankhaPay applies the correct state-specific compliance automatically.
TankhaPay is built to help teams reduce manual work across the transition from applicant to active employee. Whether you are hiring your first employee in India or scaling across multiple states, our EOR solutions adapt to your needs.
Share role details, location, salary range, start date and any specific requirements. You do not need to know Indian employment law to get started.
TankhaPay generates the employment contract and completes all statutory registrations - PF, ESIC, Professional Tax and TDS - before the employee joins.
Your hire receives portal access, employment documentation and a dedicated onboarding call from TankhaPay's HR team before day one.
Employee records activate in TankhaPay HRMS. Payroll runs accurately every cycle, statutory returns are filed, and PF, ESIC and TDS are remitted on schedule.
TankhaPay’s Employer of Record platform gives every stakeholder, including employers, managers, and employees, dedicated portals with real-time access to payroll, compliance, and critical workforce data, with no delays and no dependency on HR. The information you need is always a click away, whether it's tracking payroll runs, monitoring compliance status, or accessing employment records on the go, all backed by a trusted EOR provider built for the way modern teams work.
Manage your India workforce from one dashboard. Track payroll, compliance status, employee contracts, and statutory filings through TankhaPay's Employer of Record platform.
Employees hired through our Employer of Record in India can access payslips, tax documents, benefits information, and leave policies anytime.
This enables employees to understand the expectations whilst ensuring that the business operating in India complies with the employment regulations.
Hire and manage talent anywhere in India without setting up legal entities. We take care of onboarding, contracts, and compliance.
Understand which hiring model fits your India expansion strategy before committing to a structure. Each model serves a different stage of India's commitment- here is how they compare.p>
| Recommended Employer of Record (EOR) | Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) | Set Up Your Own Legal Entity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal employer of record | TankhaPay - fully liable |
Co-employment model |
You - as the entity |
| Indian legal entity required | No entity needed |
Must have Indian presence |
3-6 months to incorporate |
| Time to first hire | 2 to 3 business days |
Several months |
3 to 6 months minimum |
| Statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, PT, TDS) | Fully managed by TankhaPay |
Shared responsibility |
Your team manages entirely |
| Labour Code 2025 compliance | Automatically applied |
Varies by provider |
Your legal team tracks |
| IP ownership and protection | Fully assigned to you |
Typically included |
Full control |
| Cost structure | Flat monthly fee per employee |
Higher fees, variable costs |
High upfront + ongoing annual costs |
| Scalability | Add employees within days |
Moderate flexibility |
High scale, high overhead |
| Exit flexibility | Clean exit, no entity wind-down |
Moderate complexity |
Entity dissolution required |
| Best suited for | Testing India or teams under 50-100 people | Companies with existing India entity wanting HR outsourcing | Committed India operations with 100+ employees long-term |
Most companies discover how complex India's employment framework is after they have already committed to hiring. Here is what the two routes actually look like.
This is especially relevant for businesses where hiring volumes, documentation, payroll setup, statutory compliance and attendance management need to move quickly and accurately.
You want India's talent without India's compliance overhead. TankhaPay gets your first hire live in 2-3 days with no entity, no legal setup and no ongoing compliance burden.
You have a headcount target for India but no appetite for setting up a subsidiary. TankhaPay manages the employment and compliance while you focus on the work.
For teams hiring blue-collar workers, white-collar professionals or apprentices, TankhaPay manages the correct compliance framework for each workforce category.
This enables employees to understand the expectations whilst ensuring that the business operating in India complies with the employment regulations. Every statutory obligation is calculated correctly and filed on time.
Both employer and employee each contribute 12% of basic salary. TankhaPay manages ECR filing, challan payments and PF transfer on exit.
Health and disability coverage for employees within the ESIC wage threshold. Contributions, eligibility and monthly filings managed automatically.
Different slabs across India's 28 states. TankhaPay applies the correct PT deduction per state automatically - no manual tracking required from your team.
Salary TDS is computed per regime (old or new), quarterly returns are filed and Form 16 is issued to every employee at year-end.
India's four Labour Codes are in implementation. TankhaPay tracks state-level notifications and applies changes as they take effect before they create a compliance gap.
Every state requires employer registration. TankhaPay handles registrations, renewals and compliance notices across all states where your employees work.
See how Total Cost to Company flows through various pay components, from gross salary and statutory deductions like PF, ESI, and Professional Tax to reimbursements and final net disbursements, before it reaches the employee's take-home pay. TankhaPay’s EOR platform is built for India's complex payroll landscape and ensures every component is calculated accurately, in compliance, and on time, so employees always know exactly what they are earning.
Starting a new job should feel clear and reassuring, not confusing. Through TankhaPay's Employer of Record platform, we guide employees through every step of onboarding.
HR connects with the employee via video call to review employment terms, policies, payroll and benefits.
Employees get login credentials, portal access and instructions for required documents before day one.
A welcome call ensures employees can access the platform and know the next steps clearly.
Employees have ongoing access to HR and payroll support for any questions - without escalating to your team.
TankhaPay manages the full spectrum of employee benefits in India through its EOR platform - combining smart technology with expert services to simplify workforce management.
Our EOR platform supports businesses in hiring and managing employees across multiple states while ensuring statutory compliance. Seamlessly onboard employees across major states and regions.
Support for all workforces. Whether you hire blue-collar workers, white-collar professionals or apprentices, TankhaPay's EOR services help businesses manage a diverse workforce with the correct compliance framework.
A dedicated HR partner for help in managing your growing team. Professional advice in relation to labour laws, documentation, compliance and statutory benefits.
The Employer of Record solution offered by TankhaPay ensures high levels of compliance, data protection, and stability for remote teams that hire in India. All certifications mentioned here have been independently verified.
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With TankhaPay, pricing stays simple. A flat service fee is calculated based on each employee's annual salary, making it easy to plan and scale your team in India.
Flat fee. No setup cost. No per-filing charges. Scales with your team.
Talk to an ExpertTankhaPay EOR manages the complete employment lifecycle in India. The services below represent our standard coverage - final inclusions and pricing are tailored to your team size, engagement type, and specific requirements. Talk to our team for a custom quote.
India-compliant contracts having a confidentiality clause and intellectual property rights assignment.
Monthly accurate payroll calculations with payment via bank.
Contributions from the Employer, Registration & Government Filing on a Monthly Basis.
Professional Tax per state, income tax computation and quarterly returns
Being pro-active in compliance with India’s new labor codes regarding wages and employment.
Employer and employee portals with real-time visibility and self-service
Named HR manager for labour law queries, documentation and employee relations
Structured employee onboarding and compliant exit management
The agreed CTC paid directly to your employee. This is your largest cost and is separate from the EOR fee.
PF (12% of basic), ESIC (3.25% if applicable), gratuity provision - approx. 13-15% of basic salary.
Flat monthly fee of $199 per employee. Everything listed above included - no hidden charges.
Typically 110-125% of gross salary + EOR fee. Far lower than the cost of maintaining your own India entity.
JIVO WellnessWe've been using TankhaPay for a year and are very satisfied with their service. Their payroll and compliance expertise ensures smooth operations. Highly recommended for businesses seeking a reliable HR and payroll partner.
Rahat InfotechTankhaPay has made our salary processing smooth, accurate, and hassle-free, saving us significant time every month. The team is professional, responsive, and quick to resolve any queries. Highly recommended for any organization seeking a dependable payroll solution.
AbodeAtabTankhaPay has made managing our daily operations much easier. The system is simple to use, and the support team is always quick to help whenever we have questions. Our overall experience has been very positive.
R5Z Infraventures LLPTankhaPay has genuinely streamlined our workflow with smooth, glitch-free operations. A special mention to Diksha, whose support has been outstanding, always proactive, prompt, and incredibly helpful.
From IT and BFSI to manufacturing, logistics and healthcare - TankhaPay manages the specific compliance requirements of each industry alongside standard EOR obligations.
Compare the two models for hiring in India and understand when each approach makes sense for your stage of growth.
Read MoreThe structural differences between the two hiring models, and why the right choice depends on whether you already have an Indian entity.
Read MoreA practical walkthrough of the EOR process in India, from employment contracts to payroll and statutory compliance.
Read MoreA cost breakdown of hiring in India through an EOR compared to other workforce deployment models.
Read MoreHow EOR providers in the India market compare, and what to evaluate before choosing one.
Read MoreBrowse the full TankhaPay blog for more on payroll, compliance, and HR in India.
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