Employer of Record in Kolkata
Hire legally in India without incorporating — we are the legal employer. irpr.network manages all West Bengal state compliance — West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act 1963 requires registration within 30 da...
At a Glance
Timeline
7–10 business days to first hire
City
Kolkata, West Bengal
State PT
West Bengal PT: salary up to ₹8,500/month = ₹0; ₹8,501–₹10,000 = ₹90/month; ₹10,001–₹15,000 = ₹110/month; ₹15,001–₹25,000 = ₹130/month; ₹25,001–₹40,000 = ₹150/month; above ₹40,000 = ₹200/month
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 Kolkata
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)
West Bengal Compliance
West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act 1963 requires registration within 30 days. Annual leave: 14 earned leave days per year after 12 months of service. Working hours: 8.5 hours/day, 48 hours/week. West Bengal's IT Policy 2018 (extended to 2023) offers capital subsidies, interest subvention, and …
Full West Bengal guide →Professional Tax — West Bengal
West Bengal Professional Tax: salary up to ₹8,500/month = ₹0; ₹8,501–₹10,000 = ₹90/month; ₹10,001–₹15,000 = ₹110/month; ₹15,001–₹25,000 = ₹130/month; ₹25,001–₹40,000 = ₹150/month; above ₹40,000 = ₹200/month. West Bengal's PT structure has more progressive bands than most other states. PT is remitted to the Profession Tax Officer by the 21st of the following month.
IT Zones in Kolkata
- Sector V Salt Lake IT Hub - West Bengal's largest IT cluster, 150,000+ professionals
- Kolkata IT Parks
- Bengal Silicon Valley Hub
- Kolkata Leather Complex
Process
How Employer of Record works in Kolkata
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 Kolkata — why choose irpr.network
Kolkata offers GCCs the combination of India's lowest major-city talent costs, a uniquely strong actuarial and insurance domain talent pool (for insurance GCCs), and a mature IT services ecosystem in Sector V - making it the highest ROI GCC location for cost-sensitive financial services and IT services GCCs that can sacrifice metro glamour for dramatically lower operating costs.
Local expertise
West Bengal 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
Kolkata Snapshot
Talent pool
Strong in IT services, BFSI back office, and creative technology - 200,000 IT professionals
Salary band
₹4–28 LPA for tech roles
Top sectors
FAQ
Employer of Record in Kolkata — common questions
How does Employer of Record work in Kolkata?
irpr.network handles employer of record in Kolkata end-to-end — from West Bengal 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 West Bengal compliance is required for EOR?
In Kolkata, the primary state compliance requirements are: West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act 1963 requires registration within 30 days. West Bengal Professional Tax: salary up to ₹8,500/month = ₹0; ₹8,501–₹10,000 = ₹90/month; ₹10,001–₹15,000 = ₹110/month; ₹15,001–₹25,000 = ₹130/month; ₹25,001–₹40,000 = ₹150/month; above ₹40,000 = ₹200/month. 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.
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Employer of Record in Kolkata — talk to our team
irpr.network handles West Bengal compliance end-to-end. 7–10 business days to first hire.