Hiring & EOR 12 min read
How to Hire Software Engineers in India as a US Company — The Complete 2025 Guide
Step-by-step guide covering EOR vs. entity vs. contractor. Everything you need to know about making your first hire in India.
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The Complete Guide to Hiring Engineers in India in 2026 — Without Setting Up a Company
Everything a US tech founder needs to know before making their first Indian hire — legal structure, payroll, benefits, hardware, and the one mistake that creates a tax problem back home.
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Hiring & EOR 8 min read
What is an Employer of Record in India — and Do You Actually Need One?
A clear explanation of EOR, who it's for, when it makes sense, and what to watch out for when choosing a provider.
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Hiring & EOR 10 min read
EOR vs. Your Own Indian Entity — Which Makes More Sense for Your Stage?
A decision framework based on headcount and timeline. Understand when to use an EOR and when to incorporate — and why the BOT model gives you both.
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Hiring & EOR 14 min read
What Does It Actually Cost to Hire a Software Engineer in India in 2025?
A detailed cost breakdown: salary benchmarks, statutory costs (PF, ESI, gratuity), EOR markup, hardware, and office. The most comprehensive analysis available.
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Compliance & Tax 9 min read
The 7 Compliance Mistakes US Companies Make When Hiring Remote Teams in India
From misclassifying employees to ignoring Permanent Establishment risk — the common mistakes that cost companies real money.
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Entity Setup 13 min read
How to Set Up an Indian Subsidiary as a US Company — Step by Step
Full walkthrough: corporate structure, RBI filing, directors, registrations. And why the BOT model might be the smarter path.
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Entity Setup 6 min read
Can a US Company Own 100% of an Indian Private Limited Company?
Short answer: yes, for most sectors. Long answer: FDI routes, automatic vs. approval route, and sectoral caps explained.
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Entity Setup 7 min read
The 9 Things You Need Before You Can Register a Company in India
Checklist format — DIN, DSC, address, directors, MOA/AOA. Demystifying the process of Indian company registration.
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Entity Setup 8 min read
Why Closing an Indian Company Takes 2 Years — and What to Do Instead
The winding-up process explained, and why EOR is the lower-risk alternative for companies still testing the market.
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Compliance & Tax 11 min read
India Payroll Compliance for Foreign Companies — The Complete Checklist
PF, ESI, TDS, PT, LWF — explained plainly for a non-Indian audience. Monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines all in one place.
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Compliance & Tax 9 min read
The Hidden Tax Trap: How Hiring in India Can Create a US Tax Problem
Permanent Establishment risk explained in plain English. Genuinely unknown to most founders — and genuinely dangerous.
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Compliance & Tax 10 min read
FEMA for Foreign Companies in India — What You Need to File and When
Plain English explanation of RBI/FEMA reporting obligations. Highly niche, exactly what foreign companies operating in India need.
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Compliance & Tax 12 min read
India's New Labour Codes Explained — What Changes for Foreign Employers
The 4 Labour Codes consolidating 29 laws. What changes for leave, working hours, termination, and social security.
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Contractor Management 10 min read
Hiring Contractors in India as a Foreign Company — The Legal Reality
TDS, misclassification, PE risk, and payment methods. The compliance reality that most companies discover too late.
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Contractor Management 9 min read
Contractor vs. Employee in India — The Distinction That Can Cost You Millions
Misclassification consequences, how Indian courts decide, and the safe harbour structures that protect you.
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India Market 11 min read
Why 500,000 Engineers Graduate in India Every Year — and Why Most US Companies Still Get Hiring Wrong
India talent market overview: where the talent is, salary expectations, and hiring timelines that actually work.
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India Market 10 min read
Pune vs. Bengaluru for Your India Engineering Hub — Which City Makes More Sense?
Cost of living, talent availability, attrition rates, and infrastructure compared. A data-driven guide for location decisions.
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India Market 8 min read
8 Things US Engineering Managers Get Wrong About Managing Indian Teams
Cultural nuances, communication styles, feedback loops, and public holidays. The soft skills guide nobody gives you.
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