Free EOR playbook
Everything founders need to hire in India and 15+ countries through an Employer of Record: real costs, a 48-hour hiring timeline, compliance essentials and ready-to-use checklists.
FREE GUIDE · 2026 EDITION
The EOR Playbook
How startups hire in India and 15+ countries without setting up an entity
8 chapters · 10 pages · PDF
What's inside
EOR vs contractors vs your own entity, and when each makes sense.
Salary, statutory costs, benefits and EOR fees, with an India example.
A day-by-day timeline and the documents you and your hire need.
Contracts, IP, permanent establishment risk, termination and data privacy.
PF, ESI, gratuity, TDS, leave and maternity rules explained simply.
Onboarding, performance and compliant offboarding.
A pre-hire checklist and 12 questions to ask any EOR provider.
Straight answers to the questions founders ask most.
A preview
48 hours
Setting up your own entity takes 3 to 6 months or more. An EOR gets a compliant hire working in about two days.
15–16%
Mainly PF at 12% of basic wages and gratuity. Budget for it from day one, along with benefits and the EOR fee.
12
From entity ownership and invoice mark-ups to IP assignment and exit costs. The full list is in chapter 7.
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Founders, CFOs and HR leaders at growing companies planning their first international hires in India or other countries without a local entity.
Yes. It compares employer costs across eight markets, with India covered in the most depth. For other countries, see our country compliance guides.
No. It is general information with indicative 2026 rates. Book a free call and we will advise on your specific situation.
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