EOR in Europe.
Indian companies hiring across Europe — TMS becomes the legal employer in every target country.
Build a Europe team — without setting up entities country-by-country.
TMS supports Indian employers extending into the EU's 27 member countries via our EOR network. Each country compliant on its own labour law. TMS partners with local-country EOR providers across Europe so you sign one master agreement with us and operate across the region. We handle local payroll, contracts, and statutory compliance in every country.
What you get with TMS
One master agreement, multi-country coverage
Sign with TMS once. Hire across Europe countries through our regional EOR network.
Local labour-law compliant
Every hire on a local-country employment contract under that country's labour law. TMS or our partner is the legal employer of record.
Currency flexibility
Pay TMS in INR or your preferred currency. Salaries disbursed in local-country currency to employees.
7-14 day onboarding
Most Europe markets onboard inside 2 weeks of signed offer.
Indian-employer-friendly
Built for Indian companies expanding outbound. Senior HR SPOC understands Indian context.
End-to-end through one SPOC
Single relationship for the entire Europe region. One contract, one invoice cycle, one HR leader.
How it works
Brief
Country, role, headcount, currency, timeline.
Local proposal
Country-specific salary benchmarks, statutory cost, fees.
Local contract & onboarding
TMS or partner becomes the legal employer in-country.
Steady-state
Monthly cycle, statutory filings, ongoing HR support.
Countries we cover across Europe
Hiring across Europe — what foreign employers should know
Europe combines a highly skilled, multilingual workforce with some of the most employee-protective labour law in the world. While the European Union provides common ground on matters such as working time, data protection, and transparent working conditions, employment contracts, dismissal procedures, social security, and collective bargaining remain governed at national level. Many European countries feature works councils, sector-wide collective agreements, and strict limits on at-will termination. For companies expanding across several European markets, incorporating an entity in each country is slow and expensive. An Employer of Record allows compliant hiring without that overhead. TMS supports companies expanding into Europe by coordinating compliant EOR engagements through an established EOR partner network, while applying the HR governance and process discipline developed over 20+ years of operations.
Key hiring considerations by country
| Country | Notable Employment Feature | Typical Notice Period |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Works councils and strong statutory dismissal protection under the Protection Against Dismissal Act | 4 weeks to several months, scaling with tenure |
| France | Labour Code with the 35-hour working week and structured dismissal procedures | 1–3 months, depending on category and tenure |
| Netherlands | Dismissal generally requires prior approval from the UWV authority or a court | 1–4 months, set by length of service |
| Spain | Workers’ Statute with statutory severance on dismissal and 14 salary payments per year in many sectors | 15 days for objective dismissal |
| Poland | Labour Code with notice periods and entitlements tied to contract type and tenure | 2 weeks to 3 months, depending on service |
| United Kingdom | Statutory minimum notice, auto-enrolment pensions, and unfair-dismissal rights after qualifying service | Statutory minimum of 1 week per year of service, up to 12 weeks |
How EOR simplifies your Europe expansion
- ✓Hire in multiple European countries without incorporating a separate entity and registering for payroll in each one.
- ✓Issue contracts that comply with national law, applicable collective agreements, and EU transparent-working-conditions requirements.
- ✓Administer national social security, pension, and tax withholding correctly for each jurisdiction.
- ✓Navigate strict dismissal rules — including notice, severance, and any works-council consultation — with local guidance.
- ✓Consolidate multi-country European payroll and reporting under a single TMS-coordinated engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Europe countries does TMS cover?
TMS covers all major economies in Europe through direct presence or trusted local EOR partners. Sales will confirm coverage for your specific target country.
Who is the legal employer?
TMS or our local partner — depending on the country. Either way, you sign a single master agreement with TMS.
Currency?
You pay TMS in your preferred currency (typically INR or USD). Local employees paid in their country's currency.
Talk to our EOR team.
Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.
Tell us what you need.
Map your Europe expansion.
Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.
