Payroll Management in Kolkata
EPFO, ESIC, TDS, and Form 16 — India payroll compliance fully managed. irpr.network manages all West Bengal state compliance — West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act 1963 requires registration within 30 da...
At a Glance
Timeline
Live in 5–7 working days from mandate
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
5 days
To go live
3
Statutory filings/month
₹0
Penalty target
15+
States supported
Deliverables
What irpr.network handles for Payroll in Kolkata
Monthly payroll processing with CTC-to-in-hand computation
EPFO ECR filing and challan payment by 15th of every month
ESIC contribution filing and payment by 21st of every month
State Professional Tax computation per state slab and remittance
TDS under Section 192 — monthly deposit by 7th and Form 24Q quarterly
Annual Form 16 (Part A + Part B) generation for all employees
Investment declaration collection and Form 12BB processing
Payslip generation (itemised CTC-to-in-hand breakup)
Variable pay, bonus, and arrears computation
Full and final settlement computation on exit
Payroll reports for Finance (cost centre wise, department wise)
Reimbursement processing (HRA, LTA, medical, fuel)
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 Payroll Management works in Kolkata
Data intake & setup
Employee master data, CTC structures, and existing registrations (EPFO, ESIC, PT) migrated to irpr.network's payroll system.
Parallel run
First month processed in parallel with your current system to validate accuracy before go-live.
Monthly payroll cycle
Attendance and variable inputs collected by your cut-off date. Payroll computed, reviewed, and approved before disbursement.
Statutory compliance
EPFO ECR filed and paid by 15th. ESIC filed and paid by 21st. TDS deposited by 7th. PT remitted per state deadline.
Reporting & reconciliation
Monthly payroll summary, statutory payment proofs, and year-end Form 16 provided.
Why irpr.network
Payroll Management 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
Live in 5–7 working days from mandate
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
Payroll Management in Kolkata — common questions
How does Payroll Management work in Kolkata?
irpr.network handles payroll management in Kolkata end-to-end — from West Bengal state registrations to ongoing monthly compliance. Employee master data, CTC structures, and existing registrations (EPFO, ESIC, PT) migrated to irpr.network's payroll system. Live in 5–7 working days from mandate.
What West Bengal compliance is required for Payroll?
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 Payroll service.
What does India payroll compliance involve?
India payroll involves four main streams: EPFO (12% employer + 12% employee, ECR by 15th), ESIC (3.25% employer + 0.75% employee for eligible employees, by 21st), TDS under Section 192 (by 7th, quarterly Form 24Q), and state Professional Tax (varies by state).
What is the EPFO employer contribution rate?
Employer contributes 12% of basic + DA: 8.33% to Employee Pension Scheme (capped at ₹1,250/month) and 3.67% to EPF. Employee also contributes 12%. Additional: 0.5% EDLI and 0.5% admin charges.
Which employees are exempt from ESIC?
Employees earning above ₹21,000 gross per month are exempt from ESIC. For exempt employees, most employers provide group medical insurance as a substitute benefit.
How does Professional Tax vary by state?
PT varies significantly: Karnataka ₹200/month above ₹14,999; Maharashtra ₹200/month above ₹10,000; Telangana ₹200/month above ₹20,000; Delhi, Haryana, and UP have no PT. irpr.network applies the correct state slab automatically.
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Payroll Management in Kolkata — talk to our team
irpr.network handles West Bengal compliance end-to-end. Live in 5–7 working days from mandate.