India payroll is state-aware: PF and ESI at the centre, TDS under the Income Tax Act, plus Professional Tax and labour welfare variations by location. We consolidate these into one outsourced payroll operation.
Why India payroll compliance matters
Employers operating in India must get PF, ESI, TDS, and Professional Tax right every month. Errors create penalties, employee disputes, and delayed expansion. Teams usually choose either payroll outsourcing (if they have a local entity) or EOR (to hire without an entity).
Core compliance checklist
- EPF / EPFO: Employer and employee PF contributions for covered employees.
- ESI: Healthcare social security where establishment and wage conditions apply.
- TDS: Monthly tax deduction at source with year-end Form 16 support.
- State items: Professional Tax and other state labour funds by location.
Payroll outsourcing vs EOR in India
Use payroll outsourcing when you already employ staff under your India company and need month-end accuracy. Use Employer of Record when you need to hire before incorporation, test the market, or deploy a small team quickly.
Common questions
Do you support multi-state India payroll?
Yes. Professional Tax and location-based rules can be configured per work state.
Is PF always applicable?
PF applicability depends on establishment coverage and employee category. We configure based on your registrations.
Can you handle TDS and Form 16?
Yes — monthly TDS computation and year-end Form 16 data support are included in scope.
Need India payroll or EOR support?
See our dedicated EOR & payroll outsourcing page for India, or request a quote.