Hire in India
Mandatory Benefits
- ✓ Provident Fund (PF) — 12% employer contribution
- ✓ Employee State Insurance (ESI) — 3.25% employer contribution
- ✓ Gratuity after 5 years of service
- ✓ Paid annual leave (minimum 12 days/year)
Hiring in India with Pynk
India is one of the world’s largest talent markets, home to over 5 million software engineers and a rapidly growing professional workforce across technology, finance, and business services.
Why Companies Hire in India
- Access to one of the world’s deepest technical talent pools
- Competitive salary structures relative to Western markets
- Strong English proficiency across professional sectors
- Large time-zone overlap with both Asia and European markets
Key Employment Considerations
India’s employment laws are complex and vary significantly by state. Federal requirements around Provident Fund and ESI compliance are strictly enforced. Termination procedures require careful management to avoid wrongful dismissal claims under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Pynk maintains legal entities in India and has in-house HR and legal experts to manage your Indian hires from contract to offboarding.
Hire in India in 48 hours
Pynk becomes the legal employer. You manage the work. We handle contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits — all fully compliant.
View PricingPynk maintains owned legal entities in India. Our in-country legal team ensures every contract, filing, and payment meets local requirements.
Cost Estimator
How much does it cost to hire in India?
Enter an annual salary below to see a side-by-side comparison of the true employment cost in India versus a flat Pynk EOR fee — including employer taxes, mandatory benefits, and multi-employee savings.
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3-way comparison: Pynk EOR · Own Entity · Own Entity + Transfer Pricing
Full-time employees · employer statutory costs apply · $499/mo Pynk fee
OECD range 7–12%
Immigration
Visa & Work Permit Guide
Work Visa Types
Employment Visa (e-Visa / Sticker Visa)
Required for all foreign nationals employed by an Indian company. The employer must be registered with India's Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
Business Visa
For short-term visits and meetings (not employment). Valid for up to 180 days per visit, typically issued with multiple-entry.
Pynk Advantage
Pynk's India entity is FRRO-registered and handles the full visa sponsorship and post-arrival registration process.
Quick Facts
- ✓ Employment offer letter from the Indian entity
- ✓ Minimum annual salary of USD 25,000 (waived for certain professions)
- ✓ Company registration details and tax records
- ✓ Valid passport (6+ months)
- ✓ FRRO registration within 14 days of arrival
Ready to hire your first employee in India?
Our India experts are ready to onboard your new hire within 48 hours of contract signing. Zero entity setup. Zero legal risk.