Entity · EOR · Payroll · Compliance

IRPR
EOR · Kochi, KL

Employer of Record in Kochi

Hire legally in India without incorporating — we are the legal employer. irpr.network manages all Kerala state compliance — Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 governs working hours (48 ho...

At a Glance

Timeline

7–10 business days to first hire

City

Kochi, Kerala

State PT

Kerala PT: Employees earning ₹20,001–25,000/month pay ₹120/month; ₹25,001–33,333/month pay ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above pay ₹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 Kochi

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)

Kerala Compliance

Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 governs working hours (48 hours/week, maximum 10 hours/day), earned leave (12 days per year after 12 months), and mandatory registration with the Labour Commissioner within 30 days of commencement. Kerala's labour laws are moderately employee-prote

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Professional Tax — Kerala

Kerala Professional Tax: Employees earning ₹20,001–25,000/month pay ₹120/month; ₹25,001–33,333/month pay ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above pay ₹200/month (₹2,400/year). PT must be remitted to the Local Self Government Department by the 15th of the following month. PT enrollment certificate required within 30 days of business commencement.

IT Zones in Kochi

  • Cochin Special Economic Zone
  • Infopark Kochi
  • Smart City Kochi
  • Seaport-Airport Road IT Corridor

Process

How Employer of Record works in Kochi

01

Scope & mandate

You share role details, location, and compensation structure. irpr.network confirms EOR eligibility and compliance requirements for the hire's state.

02

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.

03

Payroll & compliance

EPFO registration, ESIC enrollment (if applicable), PT calculation, and TDS setup completed before the first payroll run.

04

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.

05

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 Kochi — why choose irpr.network

Kochi is the strategic choice for GCCs in maritime, logistics, and healthcare technology requiring India's most reliable, English-proficient workforce — Kerala's NRI returnee talent pool (professionals who worked in UAE, UK, and the US) brings rare cross-cultural experience at Indian compensation levels, making Kochi uniquely valuable for companies serving Middle East and European markets.

Local expertise

Kerala 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

Kochi Snapshot

Talent pool

Strong in IT/ITES and marine technology - 180,000 IT professionals

Salary band

₹5–32 LPA for tech roles

Top sectors

IT & ITESMaritime & Port TechHealthcare TechnologyFintech
Full Kochi guide

FAQ

Employer of Record in Kochi — common questions

How does Employer of Record work in Kochi?

irpr.network handles employer of record in Kochi end-to-end — from Kerala 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 Kerala compliance is required for EOR?

In Kochi, the primary state compliance requirements are: Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 governs working hours (48 hours/week, maximum 10 hours/day), earned leave (12 days per year after 12 months), and mandatory registration with the Labour Commissioner within 30 days of commencement. Kerala Professional Tax: Employees earning ₹20,001–25,000/month pay ₹120/month; ₹25,001–33,333/month pay ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above pay ₹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 Kochi — talk to our team

irpr.network handles Kerala compliance end-to-end. 7–10 business days to first hire.