Employer of Record
Hire full-time employees anywhere in India without an entity. We're the legal employer; you direct the work.
Build your team in India,
Skip the entity setup.
Find talent, employ them compliantly and pay them on time, all from anywhere in the world.
Pay in your currency
Converted at the day's rate
No setup or exit fees
One monthly invoice, nothing hidden
No security deposit
No upfront deposit required.
Overview
- Active employees
- 12 Across 3 cities
- Next payroll
- 30 Apr USD $9,750 net pay
- Open invoices
- 1 Due 25 April
Needs your review 2 open
| Request | Owner | Due | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayrollApril payroll | Finance | 24 Apr | Review needed |
| OnboardingEmployment contract | Ananya Rao | 26 Apr | Signature due |
Services
One partner for every way you work with talent in India
Contractor of Record
We hold the contract with your long-term contractors, so misclassification risk sits with us, not you.
Hire Talent
Tell us the role. We source, vet and shortlist candidates in India.
Freelancer Payments
Pay Indian freelancers in your currency. They receive INR, and invoices are handled.
PEO Services
Already have an Indian entity? We run your payroll, filings and HR.
Not sure which fits?
Book a 15-min call
Tell us who you're hiring and we'll recommend the right setup.
What does an India hire really cost?
Set a salary and choose benefits. No email needed.
Currency
INR
₹20,000₹10,00,000
Monthly breakdown
Gross salary
Employer PF, EDLI and admin
Gratuity provision
ESI
Statutory bonus
Health insurance
Life insurance
Our service fee is a flat monthly amount, shared on a quick call.
Prototype assumptions: basic at 50%, PF includes EDLI and admin, ESI and bonus up to ₹21,000 gross, health ₹1,250/mo, life ₹250/mo. Currency conversions use ECB reference rates from 6 November 2026 for estimates.
Compliance
India's rules change by state. We keep up, so you don't.
Every registration, contribution and filing for your team is handled under our entity, including the new Labour Codes.
01
Provident Fund
Employer and employee contributions filed by the 15th every month.
02
ESI
For employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month.
03
TDS and Form 130
Tax withheld monthly; Form 130 (formerly Form 16) issued every year.
04
Professional tax
Deducted and filed in states that levy it.
05
Labour Welfare Fund
State contributions where applicable.
06
Gratuity
Accrued monthly; paid within 30 days of exit after 5 years, or 1 year for fixed-term staff.
07
Labour Codes 2025
Salary structures built on the new 50% wage rule.
08
Leave and holidays
Policies matched to each state's rules.
09
Exits
Final dues paid within two working days, as the Code on Wages requires.
Skip months of entity setup.
Start hiring now.
Setting up an Indian company takes months and lakhs before your first hire. With us, you start with the hire.
Book a call 15 minutes. Your exact cost, no obligation.- 130+
- Companies served
- 800+
- People hired
- 29
- States and territories supported
Partners
People from our partner companies
We had a candidate in India we wanted to bring on full-time, but we didn’t have a local entity. With Plex, we made the hire and had the employment contract and payroll in place from day one.
Vivek Goyal
Terra
Terra
Having one point of contact at Plex for contracts and payroll made it easier for our team to manage our India hires. When a payroll question came up, we knew exactly who to ask.
Anupama Tej
TollBit
TollBit
When we were ready to make our next hire in India, we went to Plex. We already knew how the costs, contracts, and onboarding worked.
Abhishek Poddar
Plum
Plum
I’d recommend Plex to any team making its first hire in India. They handled the employment paperwork and payroll, which meant we could spend that first week getting our new hire settled in.
Swapnil Saykar
OrbitShift
OrbitShift
FAQ
Do I need an Indian entity to hire?
No. We employ your team through our own Indian entity, so you can hire anywhere in India without setting one up.
Who is the legal employer, and who manages the work?
We are the legal employer and handle contracts, payroll and compliance. You manage the day-to-day work, priorities and performance, like any other team member.
How fast can my first hire start?
Within [X] days of a signed offer, once the employee shares their documents.
Who owns the IP my team creates?
You do. Every employment contract assigns all work product and IP to your company.
Are there setup, deposit or hidden fees?
No. There are no setup, deposit, exit or hidden fees. You pay our monthly fee plus the salary and statutory costs, all on one invoice.
How does currency conversion work?
You pay in your currency, and we convert it at that day’s exchange rate, shown on your invoice.
What happens when someone resigns or I need to let them go?
We run the notice period and exit paperwork as Indian law requires. Final dues are paid within two working days, and gratuity within 30 days if the employee is eligible.
Can I move to my own Indian entity later?
Yes. When you set up your own entity, we help move your team across with their records and statutory accounts.