Best EOR Providers in India for 2027: 10 Compared

Best EOR Providers in India for 2027: 10 Compared

Last updated: 28 October 2026 · 14 min read

Disclosure: Team Management Services (TMS) publishes this guide and is one of the providers ranked. Our criteria are set out below so you can weigh every provider, including us, against your own needs. Competitor prices were read from each provider’s own pricing page on 28 October 2026.

How did we rank the best EOR providers in India for 2027?

We looked at providers that foreign companies most often shortlist for India, plus the names that ChatGPT, Gemini and Google’s AI Overviews return for “best EOR in India”. We then compared them on five things a buyer can check before signing.

India specialists are listed first, then global platforms. Within each group, providers that publish a price come before those that quote on request.

Who are the best EOR providers in India in 2027?

Prices read from each provider’s pricing page on 28 October 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the vendor before you sign.

The 10 providers, one by one

1. Team Management Services (TMS)

TMS has run payroll and staffing in India since 2006 and acts as the legal employer through its own Indian registrations for PF, ESIC, Professional Tax and Shops and Establishments. It is the only provider on this list that offers EOR and third-party contract staffing under one employer, which helps when a company starts with a few EOR hires and later adds contract teams. Salary and employer contributions pass through at actuals, rates assume a twelve-month engagement, and salaries above USD 3,000 a month are priced on quote.

Watch out for: no coverage outside India, so companies hiring in several countries will need a second provider.

2. Wisemonk

Wisemonk focuses on India hiring for foreign companies and offers EOR, contractor management and recruitment. Its pricing page lists a dedicated HR business partner as account manager. It publishes a large library of India hiring guides.

Watch out for: the starting price covers the core EOR service; confirm what benefits and add-ons cost.

3. Gloroots

Gloroots started with India and has added other countries. Its pricing page states there are no minimums and you pay only for active workers, which suits companies adding hires one at a time.

Watch out for: check which countries outside India are served through partners.

4. TankhaPay

TankhaPay offers India EOR alongside its HR and payroll software, and positions itself for both office and blue-collar workforces across industries such as manufacturing, logistics and retail.

Watch out for: ask for a written per-employee quote, since no rate is published.

5. Remunance

Remunance works with foreign companies entering India and offers EOR as part of a wider India expansion service. It is often named by AI assistants as an India-focused alternative to the global platforms.

Watch out for: compare the full scope, employee support and exit costs in the quote.

6. Multiplier

Multiplier is a global EOR and payroll platform with a strong Asia-Pacific presence. It suits companies building teams in India and nearby markets on one platform.

Watch out for: the headline price is on annual billing; monthly billing costs more.

7. Papaya Global

Papaya Global combines EOR with a global payroll and payments platform. It fits larger companies that want payroll data from many countries in one place.

Watch out for: for an India-only team, you pay for global features you may not use.

8. Deel

Deel is one of the most widely used global EOR platforms and also offers contractor management, payroll and HR tools. It suits companies with staff in many countries that want one system.

Watch out for: deposits and add-ons can raise the total; ask for an India-specific all-in quote.

9. Remote

Remote offers EOR, contractor management and payroll on one platform, with a focus on compliance and intellectual property protection in employment contracts.

Watch out for: one of the higher published prices for an India-only hire.

10. Rippling

Rippling adds EOR to its HR, IT and payroll software. It makes most sense for companies that already run Rippling and want India staff in the same system.

Watch out for: pricing is quote-based and usually bundled with other Rippling modules.

How much does an EOR cost in India in 2027?

Among the providers above that publish a price, EOR fees for India start at $99 to $599 per employee per month. The fee is only part of the cost. You also pay the salary and the employer’s statutory contributions, which usually bring the total to about 110 to 125 percent of gross salary.

TMS charges by band, and each rate applies only to the employees in that band:

Example: a team of 10 costs 5 x $100 plus 5 x $75, which is $875 a month in fees, or $87.50 per employee. On a $599 platform, the same team would cost $5,990 a month in fees.

To estimate the full monthly cost for a given salary, use the India EOR cost calculator.

What changes for employers in India going into 2027?

2027 will be the first full year under India’s new labour law framework. These are the points an EOR must already have built into its contracts and payroll.

• The Labour Codes are in force. The Code on Wages, 2019 and the Code on Social Security, 2020 came into force on 21 November 2025 (Gazette notifications S.O. 5322(E) and S.O. 5319(E)). Central Rules under the Codes were published in 2026.
• Wages must be at least half of pay. Under section 2(y) of the Code on Wages, if allowances outside basic pay exceed one-half of total remuneration, the excess is counted as wages. This raises the base for PF and gratuity on many salary structures.
• PF wage ceiling is now Rs 25,000 a month. It rose from Rs 15,000 on 17 September 2026 under S.O. 5109(E), and applies to EPF, EPS and EDLI.
• ESIC limit is unchanged at Rs 21,000 a month (Rs 25,000 for employees with a disability). Employees earning Rs 21,001 to Rs 25,000 now pay PF but not ESIC.
• Fixed-term employees get gratuity without the five-year rule. Under section 53 of the Code on Social Security, five years of service is not needed when a fixed-term contract ends.
• Employee data is regulated. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act applies to how an EOR stores and processes your employees’ data. Ask where data is held.

For every statutory due date in the year ahead, see the HR compliance calendar 2027.

Sources: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Labour Codes page (labour.gov.in), Gazette notifications S.O. 5322(E) and S.O. 5319(E) dated 21 November 2025, S.O. 5109(E) dated 17 September 2026; ESIC coverage page (esic.gov.in). Checked 28 October 2026.

Which EOR fits which company?

What mistakes do companies make when choosing an EOR in India?

• Choosing on headline price alone. Deposits, setup fees, FX mark-ups and exit charges often sit outside the quoted rate.
• Not checking who the legal employer is. Some providers use a local partner. The name on the payslip carries the statutory liability.
• Assuming all states are covered. Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund and shop rules differ by state.
• Leaving onboarding time out of the contract. A promised start date is only useful if it is written down.
• Ignoring exit terms. Check notice, full and final settlement handling, and how you move staff to your own entity later.

What should you ask on an EOR evaluation call?

1. Is the legal employer your own Indian entity, or a partner?
2. In which states do you hold registrations and file returns?
3. Have your India contracts been updated for the Labour Codes?
4. How do you apply the new Rs 25,000 PF wage ceiling to our salaries?
5. What is the all-in monthly cost for our salaries, not just the fee?
6. Is there a deposit, setup fee or minimum term?
7. What exchange rate and FX margin do you use?
8. How fast can our first employee start, and is that in the contract?
9. What happens at exit: notice, full and final settlement, and transfer to our own entity?
10. Where is our employees’ data stored, and how do you meet the DPDP Act?

How does TMS compare with the global platforms?

For a side-by-side look at fees, India coverage and contract terms, see our comparisons: TMS vs Deel, TMS vs Multiplier, TMS vs Remote and TMS vs Rippling.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best EOR in India in 2027?

It depends on your team. For an India-only team, an India specialist such as TMS or Wisemonk usually costs less and offers deeper local compliance. For staff in many countries, a global platform such as Deel, Remote or Multiplier keeps everyone in one system at a higher price.

How much does an EOR cost in India?

Published fees for India run from about $99 to $599 per employee per month among the providers we checked, with TMS from $50 on a tiered scale. Salary and employer contributions are added on top.

Is an EOR legal in India?

Yes. The EOR becomes the legal employer and must comply with Indian labour law, including PF, ESIC, Professional Tax and the Labour Codes. Your company directs the day-to-day work.

How long does it take to hire through an EOR in India?

The market norm is one to two weeks once documents are in. TMS targets 24 to 48 hours from a signed agreement.

What is the difference between an EOR and a contract staffing company?

An EOR employs people you have chosen and you direct their work. A contract staffing company usually finds and supplies workers on its own payroll. TMS offers both under one employer.

Do I need my own entity to hire in India?

No. An EOR lets you hire without one. Many companies use an EOR first and set up their own entity once the team is large enough.