● India-Native EOR Since 2006
Employer of Record (EOR) in India — Hire, Pay, Comply. Without an Entity.
TMS is India's compliance-first employer of record. We become the legal employer for your Indian hires — payroll in INR, PF, ESIC, TDS, gratuity, all statutory filings — while you direct the work. Unlike global EOR platforms where India is one country among 150, TMS has operated here since 2006. 28 states, 450+ clients, zero statutory penalties. Your team gets a dedicated senior SPOC — not a support ticket.
Hire, pay & manage Indian talent — without setting up a legal entity. Cut setup & employment costs by up to 70%.
Open an India office. Without an India office.
Setting up a wholly-owned subsidiary in India costs Rs 12+ lakhs, takes 90+ days, and creates a permanent compliance overhead. Most foreign companies entering India don't need any of that — they just need a few hires. EOR is the answer. TMS already supports clients from 20+ countries and is the legal employer for 8,500+ employees on payroll today.
“Every EOR account is led personally by a senior HR leader — not a junior account manager.”
Vishakha Bhosale · Sr. HR Leader · 13+ Years at TMS
What you get with TMS
Save up to 70% vs entity setup
Rs 12+ lakhs of subsidiary cost, 90+ days of registration, statutory auditor + secretarial overhead — gone. Same compliant team, fraction of the cost.
We're the legal employer
TMS signs the employment contract, holds the PAN, runs the payroll, and files the statutory dues. Your team works for you day-to-day; we sit underneath as the legal infrastructure.
Cloud HRMS portal for every employee
Indian employees get a self-service HRMS portal: payslips, Form 16, leave balance, attendance, tax declarations, reimbursement claims — all online.
5-7 day onboarding
From signed master agreement to first onboarded employee in under a week. State-specific contracts, background checks, statutory IDs — all in parallel.
All 28 states covered
PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, gratuity, bonus, TDS — filed correctly state-by-state. Includes labour-welfare registrations and state-specific holidays, overtime, and leave rules.
Pay in your currency
We invoice you in USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, SGD, AED, AUD, or CAD. Salaries paid to your team in INR. No FX risk for your finance team.
IP & confidentiality flow-through
Your employment IP, NDA, and non-solicit clauses flow into the employee's TMS contract, so your IP is protected as if they were your direct hire.
Visa & mobility for visiting staff
When your home-country staff visit India for reviews, training, or events — we handle business-visa support, accommodation pointers, and on-ground hosting.
Office, IT & infra partner network
We have tie-ups with managed-office providers, coworking spaces, and laptop / IT-equipment rental partners. You don't have to sign 5 vendors — just tell us what you need.
Compliant exits
Clean offboarding inside 30 days. Full-and-final settled, statutory closures filed, gratuity & PF paid out as per Indian law. Zero drama, zero loose ends.
Get a quote with binding pricing.
Tell our sales team your headcount, locations, and timeline. You'll get a tailored proposal and a free 30-minute consultation with a senior HR leader.
How it works
Discovery
We learn your role, location, budget, and ramp plan. ~30 minutes.
Proposal & MSA
Pricing, statutory breakdown, sample contract. ~2 days.
Offer & onboarding
We send the candidate a TMS offer aligned to your spec. ~3 days.
Day 1 live
Employee starts. Payroll, benefits, statutory all already configured.
What’s included in your monthly EOR fee
Contracts & HR letters
- ✓State-compliant employment contract
- ✓Offer letter, appointment letter, increment / transfer letters
- ✓NDAs, IP assignment, non-compete (jurisdiction-permitting)
- ✓Customized HR policies (leave, attendance, code of conduct, PoSH)
Payroll
- ✓Monthly salary disbursal in INR
- ✓Payslips with statutory breakup
- ✓Form 16 / annual returns
- ✓Reimbursements + perk taxation
Statutory compliance
- ✓PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, gratuity, bonus, TDS
- ✓State-wise registrations & filings
- ✓Monthly compliance MIS report
- ✓Audit-ready registers
Benefits & insurance
- ✓Group mediclaim (parents optional)
- ✓Group personal accident & term life
- ✓Employee insurance support
- ✓Leave & holiday policies aligned to state
Office, IT & infra (optional)
- ✓Coworking / managed office shortlist
- ✓Laptop & IT equipment rental
- ✓Visa & mobility support
- ✓On-ground administrative help
Support & governance
- ✓Senior HR SPOC on every account
- ✓Employee support desk + grievance handling
- ✓Free law-update modifications
- ✓Quarterly compliance review
Live EOR flows from across the world.
EOR vs PEO in India — What's the Difference?
| EOR (Employer of Record) | PEO (Professional Employer Organisation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Need an India entity? | No — TMS is the legal employer | Yes — must have a registered entity in India |
| Legal employer | TMS | Co-employment — you and the PEO share this |
| Best for | Foreign companies entering India for first time | Companies with an existing India entity needing HR support |
| Statutory liability | 100% with TMS | Shared between client and PEO |
| Speed to first hire | 7 business days | Faster, but requires entity to already exist |
In India, PEO and EOR are often searched interchangeably — but they are different models. A PEO requires your existing entity and acts alongside you as co-employer. An EOR like TMS is the sole legal employer — no entity needed. For foreign companies entering India for the first time, EOR is the correct model.
EOR vs Setting Up Your Own India Entity — Cost & Time
| Factor | India Entity Setup | TMS EOR |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first hire | 3–6 months | 7 business days |
| Setup cost | ₹12–25 lakhs | Zero |
| Statutory liability | Your entity carries all risk | 100% with TMS |
| Ongoing compliance | Full-time team or CA retainer | Fully managed by TMS |
| Exit | 12–18 months to close | 30-day notice |
| When it makes sense | 25–30+ employees, long-term India commitment | 1–25 employees or testing the India market |
How TMS EOR Eliminates Permanent Establishment (PE) Risk
If your Indian employees sign contracts on your behalf, negotiate deals, or maintain a fixed office — your company may be deemed to have a permanent establishment in India. This triggers Indian corporate tax liability you did not plan for.
TMS EOR eliminates this risk. Your team is legally employed by TMS's registered Indian entity — not your company. This clean separation eliminates PE exposure under the India-US, India-UK, and India-Japan tax treaties.
India's New Labour Codes (November 2025) — TMS Is Fully Compliant
| Labour Code | Key Change for Employers | TMS Status |
|---|---|---|
| Code on Wages 2019 | Uniform wages definition; minimum wages for all employees | ✓ Updated |
| Industrial Relations Code 2020 | Revised retrenchment thresholds; standing orders for 300+ units | ✓ Updated |
| Code on Social Security 2020 | Gig workers covered; expanded EPF/ESI applicability | ✓ Updated |
| OSH & Working Conditions Code 2020 | Contractor licensing unified under one framework | ✓ Updated |
TMS updated all employment contracts, payroll structures, and statutory filings across all 8,500+ active employees when the Labour Codes took effect in November 2025. Clients do not manage any of this — full compliance is included in your TMS EOR fee.
EOR Services by City
🏙 Mumbai
Hiring in Mumbai? TMS's largest client base is in Maharashtra. Local team, 7-day onboarding.
🏙 Pune
Hiring in Pune? TMS is headquartered in Pune. Same-day response from our local team.
🏙 Hyderabad
Hiring in Hyderabad? TMS covers Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
🏙 Bangalore
Hiring in Bangalore? TMS covers Karnataka with EOR and IT contract staffing.
🏙 Chennai
Hiring in Chennai? Tamil Nadu PT, LWF, and state compliance all managed.
🌐 Pan-India
Need all 28 states? TMS is the only India-native EOR with full pan-India coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to register an Indian entity?
No. TMS becomes the legal employer in India. You operate without a local entity until you choose to set one up.
How long until our first hire is onboarded?
5-7 business days from signed MSA. The candidate goes through TMS onboarding (background, statutory IDs, contract) which we run in parallel with your offer process.
Can we run our own payroll software?
Yes. TMS can integrate with Workday, BambooHR, Rippling, Deel, and most major HRIS platforms. Or use our portal — included.
What if we acquire / set up our own entity later?
Standard. We help migrate employees from TMS payroll to your entity with zero disruption — same salary, statutory IDs, leave balances all transfer.
Who owns the IP our employees produce?
You do. Our employment contract includes a standard IP assignment clause back to you. Customizable per jurisdiction.
What about termination?
We handle full-and-final settlement within 30 days of separation, including gratuity and PF closure, per Indian law. You direct the decision; we execute compliantly.
Talk to our EOR team.
Tell our sales team your headcount, locations, and timeline. You'll get a tailored proposal and a free 30-minute consultation with a senior HR leader.