Employer of Record in Surat
Hire legally in India without incorporating — we are the legal employer. irpr.network manages all Gujarat state compliance — The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act 1948 (as extended to Gujarat) governs wo...
At a Glance
Timeline
7–10 business days to first hire
City
Surat, Gujarat
State PT
Gujarat PT: Annual salary ₹5,999 and below = Nil; ₹6,000–₹8,999/year = ₹80 total; ₹9,000–₹11,999/year = ₹150; ₹12,000 and above = ₹2,400/year (₹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 Surat
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)
Gujarat Compliance
The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act 1948 (as extended to Gujarat) governs working conditions in Surat. Registration with the Inspector of Labour (Surat) is required online through the Gujarat labour portal. Gujarat's Vibrant Gujarat initiative provides investment incentives including capital sub…
Full Gujarat guide →Professional Tax — Gujarat
Gujarat Professional Tax: Annual salary ₹5,999 and below = Nil; ₹6,000–₹8,999/year = ₹80 total; ₹9,000–₹11,999/year = ₹150; ₹12,000 and above = ₹2,400/year (₹200/month). Gujarat's PT is among the simplest to administer, with an annual cap of ₹2,400 and straightforward slab structure. PT is remitted to the Gujarat Commercial Tax Department.
IT Zones in Surat
- Surat IT Park
- GIDC Sachin Industrial Estate
- Surat Diamond Bourse Technology Hub
- iCreate Surat
Process
How Employer of Record works in Surat
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 Surat — why choose irpr.network
Surat is the only Indian city where GCCs can simultaneously access diamond, gems, textile, and chemical industry domain expertise — rare verticals where global companies cannot find equivalent depth elsewhere in India, combined with Gujarat's proactive investment environment and Vibrant Gujarat incentives.
Local expertise
Gujarat 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
Surat Snapshot
Talent pool
Strong in diamond, textile, and trading technology — 80,000 IT professionals
Salary band
₹4–22 LPA for tech roles
Top sectors
FAQ
Employer of Record in Surat — common questions
How does Employer of Record work in Surat?
irpr.network handles employer of record in Surat end-to-end — from Gujarat 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 Gujarat compliance is required for EOR?
In Surat, the primary state compliance requirements are: The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act 1948 (as extended to Gujarat) governs working conditions in Surat. Gujarat Professional Tax: Annual salary ₹5,999 and below = Nil; ₹6,000–₹8,999/year = ₹80 total; ₹9,000–₹11,999/year = ₹150; ₹12,000 and above = ₹2,400/year (₹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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irpr.network handles Gujarat compliance end-to-end. 7–10 business days to first hire.