Run Accurate, Compliant Payroll Across India

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.

Whether you operate through your own India entity or need to hire without one via Employer of Record (EOR), Asia Payroll Hub gives you one process and clear compliance ownership for Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and pan-India.

Read our India payroll & EOR compliance guide for deeper local detail.

India Payroll Services We Deliver

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Provident Fund (PF)

Calculate EPFO contributions and prepare monthly PF compliance packs.

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ESI

Apply ESI contributions where wage thresholds and coverage apply.

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TDS on Salary

Compute TDS and support Form 16 / return data workflows.

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Professional Tax

State-wise PT deductions configured by work location.

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Full Cycle Payroll

CTC to net, variable pay, reimbursements, and arrears.

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Bank Payments

NEFT/IMPS-ready salary payment files.

India Payroll Compliance Checklist

Our India payroll compliance process typically covers PF, ESI, TDS, and Professional Tax alongside core employment pay rules:

  • 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.

Rates, ceilings, and forms are set by local authorities and can change. We configure your payroll to current rules and notify you when updates affect costing.

India Payroll Compliance Layers

LayerExamplesEmployer actionFrequency
Central social securityPF, ESIContribute & fileMonthly
Income taxTDS / Form 16Deduct & depositMonthly / annual
State leviesProfessional TaxDeduct & remitAs per state
PayslipsCTC breakupIssue to employeesEach cycle

Note: India rates and applicability depend on establishment coverage, wage ceilings, and state. We configure rules by employee location.

How India Payroll Outsourcing Works

A clear monthly cycle designed for accuracy, approval control, and on-time employee payments.

1

Inputs & Cut-off

Submit joiners/leavers, attendance, overtime, allowances, and one-off payments before the agreed cut-off via our HR technology platform.

2

Gross-to-Net Calculation

We calculate gross pay, PF, ESI, TDS, and Professional Tax, and net pay, then produce draft payroll reports for your review.

3

Client Approval

Approve or request adjustments. Nothing is finalized without your go-ahead.

4

Pay & Payslips

We prepare bank payment files and issue payslips so employees are paid on your payday.

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Statutory Filings

Insurance and tax obligations are prepared for remittance/reporting according to India deadlines and your entity setup.

Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai & Multi-State India Payroll

India payroll fails when teams treat it as one national rate card. We configure PF, ESI, TDS, and state Professional Tax by work location — commonly Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Pune — so multi-state headcount stays audit-ready.

Bengaluru / Hyderabad

IT and services headcount with PF/ESI and state PT configured correctly.

Mumbai / Delhi-NCR

Corporate and finance teams needing TDS accuracy and Form 16 support workflows.

Multi-state India

One process with location-aware Professional Tax and statutory variants.

Who this India payroll service is for

  • IT/ITES and shared-services employers
  • Foreign subsidiaries with multi-city India teams
  • Companies consolidating India payroll after rapid hiring

Implementation path

1

State mapping

Work location → PF/ESI/PT applicability per employee.

2

Compensation setup

Basic, allowances, LOP, variable pay, and reimbursements.

3

Parallel payroll

Validate nets, PF/ESI, and TDS drafts.

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Monthly + year-end

Cycle processing and investment-declaration / Form 16 oriented support.

India Payroll Questions Buyers Ask

Do you handle Professional Tax by state?

Yes. PT is configured from employee work location rather than a single national assumption.

Can you support different joiners mid-month?

Yes — pro-ration and statutory enrollment timing are part of the India cycle controls.

Is EOR available if we lack an India entity?

Yes. Use EOR India for hiring without an entity; switch to payroll outsourcing when your company is ready.

Get a India payroll quote · EOR India · EOR vs entity · HR payroll system India

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (हिन्दी)

भारत में पेरोल आउटसोर्सिंग में क्या शामिल है?

PF, ESI, TDS, राज्य Professional Tax, पेस्लिप और बैंक भुगतान फ़ाइलें — कर्मचारी के कार्यस्थल के अनुसार।

क्या बिना भारतीय कंपनी के हायर कर सकते हैं?

हाँ — EOR के माध्यम से इकाई से पहले compliant hiring संभव है।

Statutory rates & rules last reviewed: July 2026 · Reviewed quarterly for India payroll

Multi-state payroll for regional operators

Groups such as InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Hard Rock, and MediGroup work with Asia Payroll Hub for India PF, ESI, TDS, and state Professional Tax across key cities.

Want a similar outcome in India? Request a scoped payroll/EOR proposal or compare paths on our Employer of Record page.

Already Have a India Entity — or Still Entering the Market?

Local entity payroll outsourcing

Best if you already have a India company and want us to run monthly payroll and statutory processes for your staff.

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Hire without an entity (EOR)

Best if you need to employ talent in India quickly without incorporating. We handle employment and compliant payroll delivery.

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India Payroll Challenges Foreign Employers Face

Complex PF, ESI, TDS, and Professional Tax calculations

Manual spreadsheets miss ceilings, brackets, and exceptions.

Our solution: Automated gross-to-net with draft reports before payday.

Regulatory change risk

India contribution and tax rules can shift with little internal notice.

Our solution: Continuous compliance monitoring and configuration updates.

Multi-country fragmentation

India often sits beside other Asia entities with different rules.

Our solution: One regional process via our multi-country payroll platform.

Local process & language gaps

Banks, authorities, and employees expect local documentation clarity.

Our solution: Local specialists plus clear English HQ reporting.

India Payroll FAQs

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.

Is EOR available for India hiring?

Yes, when you need headcount without incorporating immediately.

How long is implementation?

Typically 3–5 weeks for multi-state setups; simpler single-state can be faster.

View all FAQs · Talk to a India payroll specialist

Expanding Across Asia?

Pair India with neighboring payroll operations under one partner.

Singapore Payroll → Bangladesh Payroll → China Payroll → Malaysia Payroll → Philippines Payroll → All Countries →

Ready to Outsource India Payroll?

Get a clear quote for compliant India payroll outsourcing — or hire through EOR without opening an entity.

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