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Hire in India
Employ in India without opening an entity
Ubique-run Currency: INR · Onboarding in 3 business days
Ubique runs its own legal entity and payroll team in India, so onboarding, payslips and offboarding are handled in-house.
Asia Pacific · India
Employer costapprox. 12 to 16%
Onboarding3 business days
Probation3 to 6 months
Public holidays10 to 14 by state
Key facts from Ubique Atlas
What you need to know before you hire
Average employer costapprox. 12 to 16%
Onboarding time3 business days
Probation period3 to 6 months
Notice period30 to 90 days by contract
Annual leave15 to 24 days by state
Public holidays10 to 14 by state days
Mandatory benefits
EPF, ESI below wage threshold, gratuity after 5 years, health insurance customary
Employment law summary
How employment works in India
Labour rules vary by state and the new Labour Codes are being rolled out. Provident fund contributions apply to most employees. Gratuity becomes payable after five years of service.
Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.
What Ubique does for you in India
- Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
- Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
- Runs monthly payroll in INR, with payslips and year-end filings
- Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
- Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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