Employer of Record India Pricing (2026) — What It Actually Costs

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Executive Summary

EOR pricing in India ranges from $75 to $599 per employee per month depending on the provider. XMS charges $75 to $120 per employee per month — significantly lower than global platforms like Deel ($299) and Remote ($599). This guide breaks down exactly what you pay, what is included, and what questions to ask before signing with any EOR provider in India.

What Is Included in EOR Pricing in India

A genuine EOR service in India should include the following as standard — not as add-ons:

Employment Contract

Compliant Indian employment contract, appointment letter, and offer letter issued under Indian law.

Payroll Processing

Monthly salary disbursement in INR, payslip generation, and year-end Form 16 issuance.

Provident Fund (PF)

Employer PF contribution (12% of basic salary), monthly filings, and employee PF account management.

ESI (Employee State Insurance)

Employer ESI contribution where applicable (employees earning below ₹21,000/month).

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)

Monthly TDS deduction, quarterly TDS returns, and investment declaration management.

Professional Tax

State-level professional tax deduction and remittance where applicable.

XMS EOR Pricing — 2026 Rates

Team Size EOR Fee / Employee / Month What Is Included
1–4 employees$120 / monthFull compliance, payroll, PF, ESI, TDS
5–20 employees$95 / monthFull compliance, payroll, PF, ESI, TDS
21+ employees$75 / monthFull compliance, payroll, PF, ESI, TDS

EOR India Pricing Comparison — XMS vs Global Platforms

Provider Price / Employee / Month India Specialisation Recruitment Included
XMS India$75–$120100% India focusedYes
Deel$2991 of 150+ countriesNo
Remote$599Global platformNo
Rippling$500+US-focused platformNo

Total Cost of Employment via EOR — A Realistic Example

For a mid-level software engineer in Bangalore earning ₹30L CTC annually, here is the total monthly cost breakdown for a US client using XMS EOR:

Employee gross salary (₹2.5L/month)~$2,975 Employer PF (12% of basic)~$180 XMS EOR fee$95 Total monthly cost to client~$3,250

What to Watch Out For — Hidden EOR Costs in India

Some EOR providers advertise low headline rates but charge separately for:

XMS pricing is all-inclusive. There are no setup fees, no exit fees, and no minimum contract period. You can scale up or down monthly.

When EOR Is More Cost-Effective Than Setting Up Your Own Entity

Setting up a Private Limited Company in India costs ₹2–5L in professional fees plus ₹3–8L annually in ongoing compliance. At XMS EOR rates, this means:

Beyond cost, EOR eliminates the operational complexity of managing Indian statutory filings, audit requirements, and HR compliance in-house. Most clients continue using XMS payroll services even after setting up their own entity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does EOR in India cost?+
EOR in India costs $75 to $120 per employee per month at XMS, depending on team size. Global platforms like Deel charge $299 and Remote charges $599. XMS pricing includes employment contract, payroll, PF, ESI, TDS, and all statutory compliance with no hidden fees.
What is included in EOR pricing in India?+
XMS EOR pricing includes: employment contract under Indian law, monthly payroll processing, Provident Fund (employer 12% contribution), ESI where applicable, TDS deduction and filing, Professional Tax, and year-end Form 16. There are no setup fees, exit fees, or minimum contract periods.
Is EOR cheaper than setting up a company in India?+
For teams of 1–15 employees, EOR is typically cheaper than setting up a Private Limited Company in India. Entity setup costs ₹2–5L plus ₹3–8L annually in ongoing compliance. EOR at $75–$120/month has no setup cost and can be started within 5–7 days.
How does XMS EOR pricing compare to Deel in India?+
XMS charges $75–$120 per employee per month for India EOR. Deel charges $299 per employee per month. For a 10-person India team, XMS saves $21,480 to $26,880 annually compared to Deel. XMS is also India-focused with faster onboarding and local compliance expertise.
Are there any hidden fees in XMS EOR pricing?+
No. XMS EOR pricing is all-inclusive. There are no setup fees, no onboarding fees, no offboarding fees, no currency conversion fees, and no minimum contract period. The monthly fee covers everything from employment contract to payroll to statutory compliance.
How quickly can XMS onboard an employee via EOR?+
XMS onboards new employees via EOR in 5–7 working days from the time employment documents are complete. This compares to 4–6 months required to set up your own India entity before hiring.

Related reading:

→ EOR India Overview→ EOR vs Setting Up Entity→ Hire in India Guide→ PEO India

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