Attract and retain top talent in India.

The fastest way to hire in India without an entity. Full compliance, world-class employment, and zero admin drag.
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Who this is for?

Startups hiring in India for the first time.
Founders who want speed without admin drag.
Teams scaling 1 → 50+ without entity overhead.

Solutions

Pay Employees (EOR)
We become legal employer. You stay operational boss.
Pay Contractors (AOR)
One invoice a month. Compliance clean. Contractors paid on time, anywhere in India.
Make Direct Contractor Payments
Already have contractors? Route payments through us. Flat fee, compliant, one-click settlement.
Find Talent.
Engineers, PMs, designers, marketers. Calibrated shortlists in days. Offer-to-join rates 95%+.

Employees vs Contractors in India

CriteriaEmployees (EOR)Contractors
ComplianceFully compliant under Indian labor + tax lawsOften gray-zone; contracts can be challenged
CostEmployer cost = salary + statutory (~15-20%)Invoice value only; no benefits or employer tax
Tax burden on workerTDS handled by employer; employee pays net taxContractor bears full income tax, advance tax filings
BenefitsHealth insurance, PF, gratuity, leave, allowances, tax-saving optionsNone unless client voluntarily pays extra
Concurrent employmentRestricted - employees bound by exclusivityCommon - contractors may juggle multiple clients
RetentionHigher - stability, career path, benefitsLower - churn risk 20-30%; no long-term stickiness
Compliance overhead (worker)Zero - employer files taxes, PF/ESI, payrollHigh - contractors must self-file, track taxes, manage risk
Talent quality attractedBroader pool - mid/senior talent prefer employee statusNarrower - mostly freelancers/short-term workers

Outcomes that matter

From last 6 months of startup clients

200+

Founder hours saved - no entity setup, no admin drag

≤48h

Time to start payroll + benefits

World-class

Employment experience - HR + finance handled, full benefits + tax saving options attract and retain the best people

Zero

Time freed from equipment admin - laptops, insurance, office setup, internet all coordinated

How it works?

1
Kickoff (48h)
Roles + benefits aligned.
2
Setup
Payroll, contracts, compliance live.
3
Close & onboard
Employees or contractors start, payroll runs.

What our customers say

Founders, Leaders and HR heads of fast growing startups across US, Europe, SEA and Oceania love our services
The Wisemonk team played a key role in helping us hire for specialized B2B SaaS marketing skills. We were able to build the team within four months, and hire experienced professionals from Tier 1/major B2B SaaS brands. This includes SEO, digital marketing, business development, product marketing, content marketing, and GTM roles. They are a great partner providing integrated services for EOR and recruitment/hiring and I’d recommend them to any B2B SaaS vendor.
Saurabh Sharma
Chief Marketing Officer at Onereach
Working with the Wisemonk team in India has been a genuinely positive experience from day one. They've been consistently accessible and are building fantastic relationships with our local team. As someone based in the UK, I value the quality of compliance Wisemonk brings — I have full confidence when it comes to financial, legal, and HR matters. They've ensured our team is managed in line with local employment law and have also been flexible when we've wanted to go beyond statutory requirements. Whether it's increasing annual leave or tailoring health insurance, they've offered clear guidance to help us enhance the benefits we provide. It's been a great partnership.
Lisa Jones
Chief People Officer at Couch Health
Wisemonk is a key partner for EOM-Energy O&M Services, playing an essential role in supporting our operations. Their seamless payment solutions make transactions not only simple and fast but also reliable. The team’s responsiveness, professionalism, and proactive approach give us complete confidence in every interaction. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration, using Wisemonk both for Employer of Record services and for recruitment support, to help us expand our team in India in the short and medium term.
José Enrique Montero Pérez
CEO at Couch Health
Process was professional & very smooth. We've worked with Wisemonk to source developers in India and it's worked incredibly well for us. We are very pleased with the talent of the developers and the Wisemonk process was professional and very smooth. We highly recommend using Wisemonk for talent sourcing!
Gear Fisher
Co-founder at Onform
I'm very Happy that I discovered Wisemonk. They have been a pure pleasure to work with, and their attention to detail is impressive. They helped us understand their pricing model, find top-qualified individuals, interview them, and then onboard them. I gave them criteria for the type of people we sought, and they delivered. The individuals they were able to find have been some of the best engineers I have ever worked with. I recommend Wisemonk to anyone who is in need of staffing assistance.
Dan Sampson
Head of Engineering at Cobu
I highly recommend them. Wisemonk helped us tap into the vibrant and top-notch Indian talent market and hire our first couple of founding engineers in record time. We've been able to accelerate our roadmap and deliver terrific value to our customers thanks to Wisemonk's efforts. They are easy to work with and very transparent about the process. I highly recommend them to any company looking for talent located in India.
Krishna Ramachandran
Co-founder at Onform

Compliance & Security

100% India-compliant contracts, payroll, PF/ESI, tax.
SOC2 (in-progress).
Data secure, infra locked.

Frequently asked questions

Why not set up an entity?

Takes 12-18 months, costs $50k+, ongoing audits. Wisemonk = instant, lean, compliant.

How fast can we start?

≤48h kickoff. Payroll + benefits live same cycle.

What if we scale fast?

We can handle 1 → 50+ employees or contractors in parallel.

Do you offer HR support?

Yes. HRBP onboarding, 90-day check-ins, appraisals included as add-ons.

Do you manage infra?

Yes. Laptops, insurance, office, internet, attendance reporting.

Get started now

In 48 hours.