Hiring your first employee in India feels straightforward. Hiring your tenth is where operational complexity begins. Many global companies enter India with a single hire a sales representative, engineer, customer success manager, or country lead. The process feels manageable. Payroll can be handled manually, employment agreements can be customized, and compliance obligations appear minimal. Then hiring accelerates. Suddenly you're managing multiple employment contracts, payro

Expanding into India is exciting but hiring compliantly? That’s where things get tricky. Many global companies face the same dilemma:Should you hire through an Employer of Record (EOR) or engage independent contractors? Both models can work well but only when used in the right context . Used incorrectly, they can lead to compliance risks, penalties, and operational headaches. Let’s break it down. Understanding the Basics Employer of Record (EOR) An EOR acts as the legal emplo