Employer of Record in Bhubaneswar
Hire legally in India without incorporating — we are the legal employer. irpr.network manages all Odisha state compliance — Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1956 governs employment condition...
At a Glance
Timeline
7–10 business days to first hire
City
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
State PT
Odisha PT: Gross monthly salary ₹13,304–₹25,000 = ₹125/month; ₹25,001–₹41,666 = ₹150/month; ₹41,667 and above = ₹200/month (₹2,400/year)
Compliance
EPFO · ESIC · TDS Section 192
7 days
Time to first hire
0
Entity required
100%
Statutory compliance
15+
States covered
Deliverables
What irpr.network handles for EOR in Bhubaneswar
Employment contract drafting (state Shops Act compliant)
EPFO registration and monthly ECR filing by 15th
ESIC enrollment and contribution (for employees ≤ ₹21,000/month gross)
Professional Tax deduction and state remittance
TDS computation under Section 192 and Form 24Q filing
Shops & Establishments Act registration in the employee's state
Statutory leave policy — EL, CL, SL, and Maternity Benefit Act
POSH ICC setup (mandatory for 10+ employees)
Monthly payslips and annual Form 16 issuance
Gratuity provisioning (4.81% of basic) and LIC group policy
Full and final settlement on offboarding
Background verification coordination (10 working days)
Odisha Compliance
Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1956 governs employment conditions, requiring registration with the Labour Commissioner within 30 days of commencement. Odisha's IT policy 2022–2027 provides significant incentives for GCCs — 100% SGST reimbursement for 5 years, capital investment subsi…
Full Odisha guide →Professional Tax — Odisha
Odisha Professional Tax: Gross monthly salary ₹13,304–₹25,000 = ₹125/month; ₹25,001–₹41,666 = ₹150/month; ₹41,667 and above = ₹200/month (₹2,400/year). PT is remitted to the Odisha Professional Tax Authority by the 10th of the following month.
IT Zones in Bhubaneswar
- Infovalley IT Park
- STPI Bhubaneswar Software Technology Park
- Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
- Esplanade IT Park
Process
How Employer of Record works in Bhubaneswar
Scope & mandate
You share role details, location, and compensation structure. irpr.network confirms EOR eligibility and compliance requirements for the hire's state.
Contract & onboarding
We draft an employment contract compliant with the applicable state Shops Act and Indian labour law. The employee signs within 2–3 days.
Payroll & compliance
EPFO registration, ESIC enrollment (if applicable), PT calculation, and TDS setup completed before the first payroll run.
Monthly payroll run
Payslips generated, TDS deposited by the 7th, PF/ESIC by 15th/21st, PT by state deadline. You receive a payroll summary and cost report.
Entity transition
When your India operations scale, irpr.network manages the EOR → Pvt Ltd entity transfer with continuity of service for employees.
Why irpr.network
Employer of Record in Bhubaneswar — why choose irpr.network
Bhubaneswar offers the highest cost advantage of any state capital IT city in India, combined with Odisha's proactive GCC policy providing direct SGST and capital subsidies — making it the optimal location for cost-sensitive GCCs in IT services, data engineering, and industrial technology that can operate from a Tier 2 location.
Local expertise
Odisha Shops Act, PT, and state-specific compliance
Zero penalties
All statutory deadlines met — SLA-backed
Fast setup
7–10 business days to first hire
Full compliance
EPFO · ESIC
Bhubaneswar Snapshot
Talent pool
Rapidly growing IT hub — 70,000 IT professionals
Salary band
₹3–22 LPA for tech roles
Top sectors
Office locations
FAQ
Employer of Record in Bhubaneswar — common questions
How does Employer of Record work in Bhubaneswar?
irpr.network handles employer of record in Bhubaneswar end-to-end — from Odisha state registrations to ongoing monthly compliance. You share role details, location, and compensation structure. irpr.network confirms EOR eligibility and compliance requirements for the hire's state. 7–10 business days to first hire.
What Odisha compliance is required for EOR?
In Bhubaneswar, the primary state compliance requirements are: Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1956 governs employment conditions, requiring registration with the Labour Commissioner within 30 days of commencement. Odisha Professional Tax: Gross monthly salary ₹13,304–₹25,000 = ₹125/month; ₹25,001–₹41,666 = ₹150/month; ₹41,667 and above = ₹200/month (₹2,400/year). irpr.network manages all state-level registrations and filings as part of the EOR service.
What is an Employer of Record (EOR) in India?
An EOR is a company that legally employs workers on behalf of another company. irpr.network becomes the employer on record in India — handling contracts, payroll, EPFO, ESIC, TDS, and all statutory compliance — while you direct the employee's day-to-day work.
How is EOR different from a staffing agency?
A staffing agency supplies workers. An EOR employs them. With irpr.network EOR, the employee has a direct employment relationship with us under Indian labour law — not a temporary contract — including all statutory benefits (PF, ESIC, gratuity, maternity).
Can we use EOR indefinitely or must we set up an entity?
EOR can be used indefinitely. Many companies use EOR for 1–3 employees permanently. For 15+ employees, a Pvt Ltd entity is typically more cost-effective and gives greater operational control.
What compliance does irpr.network handle under EOR?
We handle: EPFO (12% employer contribution, ECR by 15th), ESIC (3.25% employer for eligible employees), TDS under Section 192 (deposited by 7th), state Professional Tax, Shops Act registration, POSH compliance, and annual Form 16.
Get started
Employer of Record in Bhubaneswar — talk to our team
irpr.network handles Odisha compliance end-to-end. 7–10 business days to first hire.