EU FDI Into India Hit $70 Billion in 2023-24: How European Firms Are Structuring India Hires Post-FTA EU FDI in India crossed USD 70 billion in 2023-24, and the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, signed on 27 January 2026, is expected to accelerate that pipeline further.…
Category: EOR
Employer of Record (EOR) guides from TMS – how foreign companies hire in India without an entity: payroll, compliance, contracts and EOR vs PEO explained.
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AI & ML Engineers in India for European Companies: 2026 Hiring, Pay & Compliance Guide
AI & ML Engineers in India for European Companies: 2026 Hiring, Pay & Compliance Guide For European companies looking to hire AI engineers in India in 2026, the timing is unusually favourable. The EU-India Free Trade Agreement, signed on 27 January 2026, opens 102 Indian…
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India-EU Social Security Agreement 5-Year Roadmap: What Cross-Border Employers Should Plan For
India-EU Social Security Agreement 5-Year Roadmap: What Cross-Border Employers Should Plan For The India-EU Social Security Agreement framework is one of the quiet wins of the 2026 FTA. India and the European Union have agreed a five-year timeline for concluding Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with…
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EU-India FTA Timeline 2026-2027: When Does It Actually Come Into Force?
EU-India FTA Timeline 2026-2027: When Does It Actually Come Into Force? The EU-India FTA timeline matters to every European or Indian employer planning cross-border hires. The agreement was signed on 27 January 2026 in New Delhi. Provisional application is expected in Q4 2026, and full…
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German Companies Hiring in India in 2026: Post-FTA EOR Guide
German Companies Hiring in India in 2026: Post-FTA EOR Guide German companies hiring in India in 2026 are entering a market that just became easier to reach. The EU-India Free Trade Agreement, signed on 27 January 2026, opens 102 Indian services subsectors to European firms…
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Terminating an EOR Employee in India: Notice, Severance & the Legal Process (2026 Guide)
Terminating an EOR Employee in India: Notice, Severance & the Legal Process (2026 Guide) Ending someone’s employment in India is one of those things foreign employers assume translates from their home-country playbook. It doesn’t. Since 21 November 2025, when India’s four Labour Codes went operational,…
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Labour Codes EOR India: 2026 Foreign Employer Guide
Every foreign employer with staff in India is now working out what the labour codes EOR India relationship actually looks like. First, the four Labour Codes went operational on 21 November 2025. The Ministry of Labour published draft Central Rules on 30 December 2025 and…
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India Tech Talent EOR: 2026 Global Employer Hiring Guide
For global employers hiring tech talent in India, an Employer of Record is usually the fastest way in. First, the Indian tech pool of engineers, data scientists, and AI specialists is deep and cost-competitive. Second, an Employer of Record structure lets you onboard from day…
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Employee Misclassification in India: Risks, Penalties & How to Fix It
Employee Misclassification in India: Risks, Penalties & How to Fix It “Independent contractor” is the most common — and most expensive — hiring mistake foreign companies make in India. It looks compliant and cheap, until an audit, a disgruntled leaver, or a provident-fund inspection reclassifies…
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How to Convert Independent Contractors to Employees in India (2026 Guide)
How to Convert Independent Contractors to Employees in India (2026 Guide) Hiring a talented developer, designer or analyst in India as an “independent contractor” feels simple: you agree a monthly fee, they invoice you, and there is no payroll to run. But if that person…