Employer of Record in Chandigarh
Hire legally in India without incorporating — we are the legal employer. irpr.network manages all Punjab / Haryana (UT) state compliance — Chandigarh UT follows the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1958 (e...
At a Glance
Timeline
7–10 business days to first hire
City
Chandigarh, Punjab / Haryana (UT)
State PT
Chandigarh (Union Territory): No Professional Tax
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 Chandigarh
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)
Punjab / Haryana (UT) Compliance
Chandigarh UT follows the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1958 (extended to the Union Territory). Registration with the Labour Department of Chandigarh Administration is required within 30 days. Chandigarh, being a Union Territory, benefits from straightforward labour law administrati…
Full Punjab / Haryana (UT) guide →Professional Tax — Punjab / Haryana (UT)
Chandigarh (Union Territory): No Professional Tax. Union Territories of India, including Chandigarh, are not empowered to levy Professional Tax under the Constitution. Employees in Chandigarh UT are exempt from PT, simplifying payroll processing compared to neighbouring Punjab and Haryana (which also currently do not levy PT).
IT Zones in Chandigarh
- Mohali IT City
- Chandigarh Technology Park
- Wave Estate IT Zone
- DLF IT Park Chandigarh
Process
How Employer of Record works in Chandigarh
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 Chandigarh — why choose irpr.network
Chandigarh is India's highest quality-of-life GCC location — Le Corbusier's planned city offers green spaces, clean air, and infrastructure quality that reduces employee burnout and attrition, while the zero PT, Punjab/Haryana IT incentives, and 40% salary arbitrage versus Bangalore make it one of the most cost-effective northern India locations for mid-size GCCs.
Local expertise
Punjab / Haryana (UT) 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
Chandigarh Snapshot
Talent pool
Growing IT talent pool — 90,000 IT professionals across Chandigarh-Mohali-Panchkula tricity
Salary band
₹4–26 LPA for tech roles
Top sectors
FAQ
Employer of Record in Chandigarh — common questions
How does Employer of Record work in Chandigarh?
irpr.network handles employer of record in Chandigarh end-to-end — from Punjab / Haryana (UT) 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 Punjab / Haryana (UT) compliance is required for EOR?
In Chandigarh, the primary state compliance requirements are: Chandigarh UT follows the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1958 (extended to the Union Territory). Chandigarh (Union Territory): No Professional Tax. 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 Chandigarh — talk to our team
irpr.network handles Punjab / Haryana (UT) compliance end-to-end. 7–10 business days to first hire.