Employers must be a legally registered Indian entity, sponsor the visa, and ensure tax/social security compliance; foreign employees must meet salary thresholds and role-skill requirements.

Visa Types (Employment vs Business)

An Employment Visa (E Visa) is for salaried work with an Indian entity; a Business Visa allows short-term business activities but not employment.

Working Hours, Leave & Overtime

Standard workweek is typically 48 hours, with overtime rules varying by state/sector; weekly rest, public holidays, and statutory leaves apply.

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Mandatory Registration

Eligible employees generally require social security registration from day one; for many foreign nationals, EPF participation is often mandatory unless exempt.

Contributions & Deadlines

Contribution rates and applicability depend on salary structure, classification, and state rules—reported and paid monthly within statutory deadlines.

Key Schemes (EPF / EPS / ESI / Gratuity)

Core schemes include EPF (retirement savings), EPS (pension), ESI (healthcare for eligible salary levels), and Gratuity as a long-term benefit.

SSAs, Audits & Exit Procedures

Social Security Agreements can prevent double contributions; compliance is reviewed in audits and renewals, and exits require final payroll/statutory closure.

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Tax Residency Rules

Residency depends on stay duration (e.g., 182 days+ or specific 60/365-day tests); classification affects worldwide vs India-sourced taxation treatment.

Other Payroll Deductions

In addition to income tax, deductions may include EPF, ESI (if applicable), Professional Tax and other state-based contributions.

Salary Tax (TDS Withholding)

Income tax on salaries is collected via TDS, with employers responsible for monthly calculations, withholding, deposits, and periodic returns.

DTAA & PAN Essentials

DTAAs may allow credits/exemptions; a PAN is required for payroll, filings, banking, and treaty applications—mismatches increase audit risk.

Taxation system in India

Termination Types

Termination can occur via resignation, employer termination (with/without cause), mutual settlement, redundancy, retirement, or business closure.

Severance, Retrenchment & Gratuity

Retrenchment compensation typically applies for “workmen” (e.g., 15 days’ wages per completed year), while gratuity applies after 5 years’ service.

Notice Periods & Probation

Notice is often 30–90 days for white-collar roles (contract/state rules), while “workmen” retrenchment can require statutory notice/pay in lieu.

Foreign Employee Offboarding

Employers must finalize settlement and deregister statutory items (PF/tax) and issue letters; employees must update/cancel visa status or secure new sponsorship.

Employment termination in India

Education Options for Children

Public schools may be accessible to foreign children with local approval; instruction can be Hindi, English, or regional languages depending on the state.

International Schools

International schools (IB, Cambridge, American/British) are common in major hubs like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune.

Private Schools (CBSE/ICSE/State Boards)

Private schools often offer English-medium education, smaller class sizes, and strong exam-focused pathways (CBSE/ICSE/State Board).

Enrollment & Support Services

Admissions typically require passport/visa status, transcripts, and address proof; special education support and IEP options are stronger in big cities.

Education Options for Children

Public schools may be accessible to foreign children with local approval; instruction can be Hindi, English, or regional languages depending on the state.

International Schools

International schools (IB, Cambridge, American/British) are common in major hubs like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune.

Private Schools (CBSE/ICSE/State Boards)

Private schools often offer English-medium education, smaller class sizes, and strong exam-focused pathways (CBSE/ICSE/State Board).

Enrollment & Support Services

Admissions typically require passport/visa status, transcripts, and address proof; special education support and IEP options are stronger in big cities.

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Holiday Name

Indian Name (Hindi)

Date

Type

Republic Day

गणतंत्र दिवस

January 26

National

Independence Day

स्वतंत्रता दिवस

August 15

National

Gandhi Jayanti

गांधी जयंती

October 2

National

Diwali (Deepavali)

दीपावली

Varies (Oct–Nov)

Religious

Holi

होली

Varies (Mar)

Religious

Mid-Autumn Festival

दशहरा / विजयादशमी

Varies (Sep–Oct)

Religious

Eid al-Fitr

ईद-उल-फ़ित्र

Varies

Religious

Eid al-Adha

ईद-उल-अज़हा

Varies

Religious

Christmas Day

क्रिसमस

December 25

Religious

Guru Nanak Jayanti

गुरु नानक जयंती

Varies (Nov)

Religious

Entity Options

Common structures include Private Limited Company, LLP, Branch/Liaison/Project Offices—Pvt. Ltd. is often preferred for credibility and ownership flexibility.

Banking & Tax Setup

Corporate bank account requires incorporation docs and KYC; ongoing tax includes corporate tax, GST (if applicable), and withholding (TDS) compliance.

Incorporation (MCA Process)

Setup is largely digital via MCA: DSC, DIN, name reservation, SPICe+ filings, and issuance of incorporation certificate plus PAN/TAN.

Payroll, Compliance & Incentives

Before hiring, EPF/ESI/PT registrations may be needed; ongoing bookkeeping/audit/ROC filings apply, and incentives exist via SEZs/PLI and state programs.

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FAQ

Gini Talent streamlines employment in India by managing payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance—all via a unified platform. In India, we offer EOR, contractor management, and payroll services. With a population of over 1.45 billion, India’s dual languages (Hindi, English) and diverse industries present strong opportunities for global hiring. Our platform enables businesses to scale teams in India while ensuring full legal and regulatory adherence.

We provide Employer of Record (EOR), contractor management, and payroll & compliance services throughout India.

The capital is New Delhi, and the currency is the Indian Rupee (₹, INR).

Hindi and English are widely used.

Approximately 1,458,197,034 people.

Typical working hours are 9 AM–6 PM, though flexible schedules and remote work are becoming more common.

Employers generally contribute toward the Provident Fund (~12 %) and health insurance (~3.25 %).

Employees contribute under various tax regimes. For example, income tax slabs run from 0 % up to 30 %. There is also the “old tax regime” and “new tax regime” distinction.

Termination may occur via resignation, contract expiry, misconduct dismissal, mutual agreement, or economic reasons. Notice periods are governed by state laws, e.g., Delhi mandates 30 days for >3 months of work.

A probation period is common practice (2–6 months), though not a mandatory legal minimum.

Employees are entitled to benefits such as health insurance, retirement fund (Provident Fund), and maternity / disability benefits under regulation.