EOR in Asia.
Indian companies hiring across Asia — TMS becomes the legal employer in every target country.
Build an Asia team — without setting up entities country-by-country.
EOR coverage across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, Japan, and more. TMS partners with local-country EOR providers across Asia 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 Asia 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.
24-48 h onboarding
Most Asia 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 Asia 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.
Hiring across Asia — what foreign employers should know
Asia is not a single labour market but a collection of distinct employment systems, each with its own statutory benefits, contract norms, and termination rules. A company growing across the region may encounter mandatory provident funds in one country, end-of-service gratuity in another, and strict severance formulas elsewhere — all within the same hiring plan. Establishing a subsidiary in every target country is slow and capital-intensive, particularly when headcount is still small. For this reason, multi-country expansion across Asia is one of the most common use cases for the Employer of Record model. TMS, headquartered in India with more than 20 years of HR operating experience, supports companies hiring across Asia by coordinating compliant EOR engagements through an established EOR partner network, while applying consistent onboarding, payroll governance, and compliance oversight across markets.
Key hiring considerations by country
How EOR simplifies your Asia expansion
- ✓Enter multiple Asian markets in parallel without incorporating a separate legal entity in each country.
- ✓Apply country-correct statutory benefits — provident funds, social insurance, 13th-month pay, and gratuity — without building in-house payroll expertise for every jurisdiction.
- ✓Issue locally compliant employment contracts in the required language and format, reducing the risk of misclassification.
- ✓Consolidate payroll funding, reporting, and compliance oversight across several Asian countries under one coordinated TMS engagement.
- ✓Exit or scale a market quickly, since no subsidiary wind-down is required when an EOR is the legal employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Asia countries does TMS cover?
TMS covers all major economies in Asia 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 Asia expansion.
Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.