India Entry Checklist for Foreign Companies

Checklist EOR compliance

By Sudheer Nagavarapu, FCS · Founder & Partner, A2 Consultants · Updated 5 August 2026

A practical checklist for foreign companies that want to hire employees in India through an Employer of Record instead of setting up a subsidiary.

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EOR India Checklist For Foreign Companies Hiring in India Without a Subsidiary

Written for general information, not as legal or tax advice, and it does not create an advisor–client relationship. Indian tax and regulatory positions change at least annually — check the date above, then talk to someone before acting on it.

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Sources and rules

The rules behind this topic are published by the authorities below. Laws and circulars change, so check the current text at the source before you act on any point on this page.

Ministry of Labour and EmploymentThe four labour codes: Code on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions

Income Tax Department: e-filing portalSalary TDS and employer reporting

Reserve Bank of India: FEMA notificationsRemittance rules for payments to overseas parent or staff

DPIIT: Foreign Direct Investment policyFDI Policy, sector caps and entry routes

Ministry of Corporate Affairs: ActsCompanies Act, 2013 and incorporation rules

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