India Entry Cost Calculator
Estimate and compare costs between using an Employer of Record (EOR) service versus setting up your own subsidiary in India.
Slide to select number of employees you plan to hire in India
Projected duration of your operations in India
Typical costs range from $200 to $350 per employee per month
Results
1 employee • 12 monthsEmployer of Record
RecommendedApproximately $500 per month
• Employee costs: $300/employee × 1 employee × 12 months = $3,600
• Compliance: $200/month × 12 months = $2,400
Subsidiary
RecommendedApproximately $1,632 per month
• Setup cost: $5,000 (one-time)
• Maintenance: $500/month × 12 months = $6,000
• Payroll: $15/employee × 1 employee × 12 months = $180
• Compliance: $700/month × 12 months = $8,400
Recommendation
Based on your requirements, we recommend using our Employer of Record (EOR) service. This is more cost-effective for your scenario and provides faster market entry with less administrative burden.
Compliance Cost Assumptions
The $700 per month compliance cost is a tentative estimate covering:
- Annual statutory audits
- Tax audits
- Transfer pricing compliance
- Annual GST Compliance
Important Notes:
- Software costs are explicitly excluded from this estimation
- Variable costs associated with potential legal litigations are not considered in the subsidiary setup cost
- Actual compliance costs may vary based on specific business circumstances