Hire, Manage & Pay Teams in India — Without Setting Up a Legal Entity

Employer of Record Services in India

Name: Employer of Record Services in India
Brand: TOTL Advisors
Rating: 4.9 (85 reviews)

Hire Employees in India Without Setting Up a Legal Entity - Expand into India faster with TOTL Advisors. We handle employment, payroll, HR, and statutory compliance while you focus on growing your business.

Hire in days, not months
Recruitment + EOR under one roof
Dedicated account manager

TOTL Advisors is a trusted employer of record company in India, offering international employer of record services that let you hire, pay, and manage employees without setting up a legal entity. Backed by ZIU Group, with support from Unison Globus and Initor Global, our compliance foundation traces back to 1996.

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Trusted by Businesses Expanding into India

28+

Years in Business

15+

Countries Served

50,000+

Employees Onboarded

100%

Payroll Processed Monthly

97%

Client Retention Rate

What Is an Employer of Record (EOR) in India?

An Employer of Record is a company that legally employs staff on your behalf in India. As an EOR company in India, TOTL Advisors signs the employment contract, runs payroll, files statutory contributions (PF, ESI, TDS), and manages compliance, while you direct the employee's day-to-day work. It removes the need to register a local entity, which typically takes 6 to 12 months in India.

Feature	EOR (TOTL Advisors)	Own Entity
Time to first hire	Days	6 to 12 months
Entity required	No	Yes
Payroll	Included	Internal
HR Operations	Included	Internal
Legal employer	TOTL Advisors	Your own registered company
Compliance ownership	EOR handles filings	You build a compliance team
Best for	Testing the market, under employees	Long-term scale, larger team operations

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trusted eor solutions for global teams expanding into India.

Why Companies Choose TOTL Advisors

Here's why global businesses choose TOTL Advisors over other EOR service providers when expanding into India:

Faster Hiring,
Zero Slowdowns

Employees can typically be onboarded and added to payroll within business days of signing. We handle contracts, onboarding, payroll, and HR so operations start immediately.

Compliance You Don't
Have to Second-Guess

Backed by TOTL Advisors, Unison Globus, Initor Global, and ZIU Group, a compliance lineage that traces to 1996. Every hire is aligned with Indian labor rules, tax requirements, and statutory filings.

Easy Scaling, Built
for Long-Term Growth

Add one specialist or an entire function. employees currently managed across Indian states.

Dedicated Support,
Anytime

Every client gets a dedicated account manager and 24-hour support, with a typical response time of hours.

Flexible Scaling,
Built for Long-Term Growth

Start with one specialist or rapidly scale an entire cross-functional India team. Employees managed across multiple Indian tech hubs, with built-in readiness to transition into your own legal entity or Global Capability Centre (GCC).

Our Story

TOTL Advisors was built to help global companies hire and operate in India without setting up a local entity. Our Employer of Record and recruitment model makes global expansion simple, compliant, and scalable from day one.

1996

Zinzuwadia & Co. founded in Ahmedabad, offering offshore accounting services in India and building expertise in taxation and professional services.

2006

Initor Global expanded into international markets as an offshore staffing and accounting partner for UK and Europe.

2021

Unison Globus was created to support US, Canadian, and Australian accounting firms with outsourced finance, accounting, and payroll.

2024

TOTL Advisors formed to unify EOR, recruitment, and global team expansion in India.

This ecosystem gives our clients access to mature compliance processes, experienced leadership, and a reliable operational framework that supports long-term, international growth.

Why Choose an India Specialist
Instead of a Global EOR Platform?

For businesses hiring and managing employees in India, local expertise can make a meaningful difference.
TOTL Advisors focuses on India, providing dedicated support across recruitment, EOR, payroll,
and compliance rather than treating India as just another market.

Key Dimension	TOTL Advisors	Global Platform
Market Focus	India-focused expertise	India is one of many countries
Service Scope	Recruitment + EOR + Payroll + Compliance	Employment only
Account Support	Dedicated account manage	Platform-led service
Compliance Depth	Local compliance specialists	Generic support
Strategic Flexibility	Tailored solutions for your business	Limited flexibility

Services

Comprehensive EOR and Recruitment Services in India Our EOR services in India
cover four core areas, so you get a single partner for hiring, payroll, compliance, and HR.

Employer of Record (EOR)

Operate in India without creating a subsidiary. We become the legal employer of your team and manage:

Employment contracts and onboarding
Payroll, taxes, and statutory contributions (PF, ESIC, TDS)
Local compliance, documentation, and filings
Benefits administration and leave management
Employee exit support and offboarding

Recruitment Services

End-to-end recruitment for technical, non-technical, and executive roles across India, including contract staffing and white-label recruitment for partners. Supported by Unison Globus and Initor Global's reach across multiple industries and skill sets.

Our services include:

Full-cycle hiring for technical, non-technical and executive positions
Contract staffing and white-label recruitment for partners
Candidate screening, interview coordination and onboarding support

Payroll and HR Management

TOTL Advisors provides employer of record payroll services covering monthly payroll processing, tax filings, statutory deductions, benefits and reimbursements, employee records, and HR support through the full employee lifecycle.

We handle:

Monthly payroll processing and payslips
Tax filings and statutory deductions
Benefits, reimbursements and claims
Employee records and attendance
HR support throughout the employee lifecycle

Compliance and Legal Advisory

Entity setup support, employment law documentation, Shops and Establishment registration, statutory filings, dispute coordination, labor law audits, and visa assistance where required.

Our team supports:

Entity Setup
Employment law documentation
Shops and Establishment registration
Statutory filings and reporting
Employee dispute coordination
Labor law audits and corrective actions
Letters & Visa assistance if required

With TOTL Advisors, Unison Globus, and Initor Global working together, clients receive precise, dependable, and audit-ready compliance oversight.

Is an Employer of Record Service Right for You?

Entering India for the First Time

Hiring Remote Employees

Testing the Indian Market

Building a Sales Team

Hiring Engineers & Tech Talent

Growing Without Legal Entity Setup

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How It works

Consultation and Discovery (typically business days)
We review your hiring goals, roles, and desired outcomes for India.
Onboarding and Setup (typically business days)
Compliant contracts prepared, documentation collected, employee onboarded.
Payroll and HR Operations (ongoing, monthly cycle)
We manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR support.
Scale or Transition
Add hires, adjust roles, offboard, or transition to your own entity as you grow.

Why It Works

Hiring through an EOR in India typically involves:

• Gross salary
• Employer PF contribution
• ESI contribution where applicable
• Gratuity accrual
• EOR service fee No Hidden Charges*

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is an Employer of Record (EOR) in India?

An EOR is a third party that legally employs staff on your behalf in India, handling payroll, tax, and statutory compliance, so you can hire without registering a local entity. You direct the employee's day-to-day work while the EOR carries the legal and administrative employer responsibilities.

2. How is an EOR different from a PEO?

A PEO co-employs staff alongside your own registered entity in India. An EOR is the sole legal employer, which means you don't need an entity at all. Most companies testing the Indian market start with an EOR and move to a PEO or their own entity once headcount grows.

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

With most EOR providers, including TOTL Advisors, an employee can be onboarded and added to payroll within a few business days of signing an offer, compared to 6 to 12 months to register a legal entity in India.

4. Do I need a local entity to hire employees in India?

No. An EOR like TOTL Advisors becomes the legal employer of record, which removes the need to register a private limited company, open a local bank account, or manage ongoing statutory filings yourself.

5. What is the cost of using an EOR service in India?

EOR pricing in India is typically charged as a flat monthly fee per employee, layered on top of the employee's salary, PF, ESI, and gratuity contributions. Costs vary by provider and service depth. Ask for a full cost breakdown before comparing providers on price alone.

6. Is hiring through an EOR legal in India?

Yes. EOR arrangements are legal and widely used in India, provided the EOR is registered correctly, remits statutory contributions on time, and the employment contract reflects genuine employer-employee terms rather than disguised contracting.

7. What happens if I want to convert from EOR to my own entity later?

A well-run EOR transition hands over employee contracts, compliance history, and payroll records so employment continues without a gap. This is typically done once a company's India headcount reaches a size that justifies the cost of running an entity or establishing a Global Capability Centre (GCC).

8. Can an EOR help with recruitment as well as employment?

Yes, many EOR providers, including TOTL Advisors, also offer recruitment services covering sourcing, screening, and interview coordination, so hiring and compliant employment are handled by a single partner.

9. Can employees work remotely?

Yes. Employees hired through our EOR services in India can work remotely, depending on the role, client requirements, and applicable local employment regulations. We can help manage employment administration, payroll, and compliance while your employees work from an approved location.

10. Can we convert from EOR to our own entity?

Yes. If you decide to establish your own legal entity in India, we can support the transition from an EOR arrangement to direct employment. Our team can help coordinate the employee transfer and related employment requirements to ensure a smooth transition.

11. Do you support contractor conversion?

Yes. We can support the transition of eligible contractors to employees through our Employer of Record services in India. This can help businesses move from contractor arrangements to compliant employment while managing payroll, employment documentation, and other related requirements.

12. Can employees work UK or US hours?

Yes. Employees can generally work UK or US hours when the role and employment arrangement require it. Our international Employer of Record services can support the employment and payroll administration while helping clients manage teams working across different time zones.

13. Who owns the IP?

Intellectual property ownership is governed by the employment agreement and the applicable client agreement. We can structure the necessary documentation to address confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, and ownership requirements. Specific terms should be reviewed based on the nature of the work and applicable law.

14. What happens if an employee resigns?

If an employee resigns, we coordinate the required employment and offboarding processes, including documentation, notice-period requirements, final payroll, and other applicable compliance steps. If needed, our EOR and recruitment services in India can also support the search and onboarding of a replacement.

15. Can you recruit before onboarding?

Yes. Recruitment can be started before the employee is formally onboarded through the EOR arrangement. Our EOR and recruitment services in India can help identify and recruit candidates based on your role requirements, followed by employment onboarding once the candidate is selected.