# Wisemonk - llms.txt > Employer of Record, HR & Payroll Services in India > Simplifying global companies' talent operations in India ## About Wisemonk Wisemonk is an India-native Employer of Record platform that helps global companies, primarily in the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East, hire, pay, and manage talent in India without setting up a local entity. It serves startups, scaleups, and enterprises building India teams. Services span Employer of Record, AI-assisted hiring, managed payroll, contractor and freelancer payments, PEO, and India entity and GCC setup. Wisemonk owns its Indian legal entity and runs compliance in-house. - **Founded**: 2020, by Aditya Nagpal - **Scale**: 300+ global companies, 2,000+ employees managed, $20M+ annual payroll, 4.8/5 on G2 - **Security**: SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified; compliant with India's DPDP Act - **US legal entity**: Storyy Inc., 2803 Philadelphia Pike B # 4138, Claymont, DE 19703, United States - **India team base**: 43, 4th Main Rd, Nehru Nagar, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560020, India - **Website**: https://www.wisemonk.io/ ## Primary Services ### Employer of Record (EOR) in India Main page (https://www.wisemonk.io/services/employer-of-record): Employ full-time employees in India through Wisemonk without setting up an Indian entity. Covers: - Employment contracts and compliance - Payroll, taxes, and local currency payments - Statutory compliance (EPF, ESI, gratuity, TDS, professional tax) - Benefits administration - Employee onboarding and offboarding - HR support and employee lifecycle management Key resources: - [EOR in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/eor) - [EOR Cost in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/cost-of-employer-of-record-eor-in-india) - [Best EOR in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/best-employer-of-record-eor-services-in-india) - [Hire Employees in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-employees-in-india) ### Hiring Talent in India Main page (https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india): End-to-end hiring for tech and non-tech roles in India, powered by Mira AI. Covers: - AI-powered candidate screening and scoring - Job description and scorecard creation - Talent sourcing - Salary benchmarking - Hiring across technical and non-technical functions - ATS integration - Optional EOR employment after hiring Key resources: - [Software Development](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/software-development) - [Data & AI](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/data-and-ai) - [Cloud, DevOps & Security](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/cloud-devops-security) - [Product & Project Management](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/product-project-management) - [Design & Creative](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/design-creative) - [Marketing](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/marketing) - [Sales](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/sales) - [Finance & Accounting](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/finance-accounting) - [Admin & Support](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/admin-support) - [HR & Recruitment](https://www.wisemonk.io/hire-in-india/hr-recruitment) ### Managed Payroll in India Main page (https://www.wisemonk.io/managed-payroll): End-to-end payroll management for companies with an India entity. Covers: - Salary processing and payslips - Payroll taxes and deductions - PF, ESI, professional tax, and TDS - Statutory filings and compliance - Multi-state payroll - Form 16 and year-end payroll processes - Employee payroll support Key resources: - [Payroll in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/payroll-in-india) - [Pay Employees in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/how-to-pay-employees-in-india) - [Payroll Outsourcing in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/payroll-outsourcing-companies-in-india) ### Contractor of Record (AOR) in India Main page (https://www.wisemonk.io/contractor-of-record): Manage Indian contractors through Wisemonk as the local contracting party. Covers: - Contractor agreements and classification - IP and confidentiality protections - Contractor payments - Tax filings and documentation - Bulk international payouts - Conversion from contractor to EOR when required Key resources: - [Agent of Record in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/agent-of-record) - [Pay Contractors in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/contractor-pay-india-guide) ### Freelancer Payments Main page (https://www.wisemonk.io/freelancer-payments-for-clients): Manage and pay Indian freelancers through a single platform. Covers: - Freelancer onboarding and KYC - Invoice collection - Bulk payments - FX and reconciliation - FIRA documentation ### PEO Services in India Main page (https://www.wisemonk.io/peo-services-in-india): HR and payroll administration for companies that already have an Indian entity and remain the legal employer. Covers: - Payroll processing - Statutory compliance and filings - Benefits administration - Multi-state compliance - HR support Key resources: - [PEO in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/peo-india) - [PEO Cost in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/cost-of-peo-in-india) - [Best PEO Companies in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/top-peo-service-providers-in-india) ### Build Your India Entity Main page (https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/build-your-india-entity): Set up and operate an Indian subsidiary with support across incorporation, compliance, payroll, administration, and ongoing operations. Covers: - Company incorporation and banking - Resident director support - Statutory compliance and administration - India payroll and HR operations - Building and scaling teams in India - Transitioning operations in-house when ready Key resources: - [Build a GCC in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/build-a-gcc-in-india) - [Global Capability Centers in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/global-capability-centers-in-india) - [Engineering Pod](https://www.wisemonk.io/capability-pod/engineering-pod) - [CX Support Pod](https://www.wisemonk.io/capability-pod/cx-support-pod) - [Finance and Operations Pod](https://www.wisemonk.io/capability-pod/finance-and-ops-pod) - [Recruiting Pod](https://www.wisemonk.io/capability-pod/recruiting-pod) - [Custom Capability Pod](https://www.wisemonk.io/capability-pod/custom-pod) ## Solutions by Company Size - **For Startups**: https://www.wisemonk.io/for-startups - **For SMBs and Scaleups**: https://www.wisemonk.io/for-smbs-and-scaleups - **For Enterprises**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/for-enterprises - **For Software Agencies**: https://www.wisemonk.io/for-software-agencies ## Solutions by Use Case - **For Founders**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/for-founders, hire a first India team without an entity - **Switch to India EOR**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/switch-to-india-eor, move an India team from a global EOR to an India specialist - **Contractors to Employee**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/contractor-to-employee, convert India contractors to compliant employment - **For Freelancers**: https://www.wisemonk.io/freelancer-payments-for-freelancers, get paid for freelance work ## India EOR by Country - **India EOR for USA**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/india-eor-for-usa - **India EOR for United Kingdom**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/india-eor-for-united-kingdom - **India EOR for Canada**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/india-eor-for-canada - **India EOR for Germany**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/india-eor-for-germany - **India EOR for Singapore**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/india-eor-for-singapore - **All countries**: https://www.wisemonk.io/solutions/by-country ## Industry-Specific Solutions - **SaaS**: https://www.wisemonk.io/industry/saas - **Fintech**: https://www.wisemonk.io/industry/fintech - **E-commerce**: https://www.wisemonk.io/industry/e-commerce - **Retail**: https://www.wisemonk.io/industry/retail ## Compare Wisemonk (EOR Comparisons) - [Compare Wisemonk vs Global EORs](https://www.wisemonk.io/compare): Side-by-side comparisons against major global platforms on pricing, India compliance depth, payroll, support, and migration path, with a switching-cost and ROI calculator. - [Wisemonk vs Deel](https://www.wisemonk.io/compare/wisemonk-vs-deel) - [Wisemonk vs Remote](https://www.wisemonk.io/compare/wisemonk-vs-remote) - [Wisemonk vs Multiplier](https://www.wisemonk.io/compare/wisemonk-vs-multiplier) - [Wisemonk vs Rippling](https://www.wisemonk.io/compare/wisemonk-vs-rippling) - [Wisemonk vs Papaya Global](https://www.wisemonk.io/compare/wisemonk-vs-papaya-global) - [Wisemonk vs Velocity Global](https://www.wisemonk.io/compare/wisemonk-vs-velocity-global) - [Wisemonk vs Globalization Partners](https://www.wisemonk.io/compare/wisemonk-vs-globalization-partners) ## Decision & Strategy Guides - [Best Ways to Hire Employees in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/best-way-to-hire-employees-in-india): Choosing between EOR, own entity, and contractors by cost, time, and risk. - [Cost of Hiring in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/cost-of-hiring-in-india): One-time cost to recruit, vet, and onboard a hire, plus EOR versus entity economics. - [Hire Software Developers in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/hire-software-developers-in-india): Sourcing, cost, and engagement models for India developer hiring. - [Build an Offshore Team in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/build-offshore-team-india): How to structure and scale an offshore India team. - [Offshore Development Center in India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/offshore-development-center-in-india): Setup models, cost, and city choice for an India ODC. - [India Outsourcing](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/india-outsourcing): What to outsource to India, models, and cost. - [How to Outsource Work from the USA to India](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/how-to-outsource-work-from-the-usa-to-india): Practical playbook for US companies outsourcing to India. ## Tools & Calculators - [All Tools](https://www.wisemonk.io/tools): Full suite of India HR, payroll, cost, and compliance tools. - [Employee Cost Calculator](https://www.wisemonk.io/tools/employee-cost-calculator): Full employer cost of an India hire, including statutory contributions and EOR fee. - [Salary Calculator](https://www.wisemonk.io/tools/salary-calculator): CTC to in-hand pay for FY 2026-27, with old vs new tax regime comparison. - [EOR vs Entity Calculator](https://www.wisemonk.io/tools/eor-vs-entity-calculator): Compares cost, speed, and compliance of an EOR against your own Indian entity. - [Gratuity Calculator](https://www.wisemonk.io/tools/gratuity-calculator): Estimates gratuity under Indian rules for 2026. - [Holiday and Leave Policy Calculator](https://www.wisemonk.io/tools/holiday-and-leave-policy-tool): State-specific holiday and leave policy guidance. - [Permanent Establishment Risk Quiz](https://www.wisemonk.io/tools/permanent-establishment-risk-quiz): Assesses PE exposure for foreign companies in India. - [Severance Pay Calculator](https://www.wisemonk.io/tools/severance-pay-calculator): Prices an exit across states under the 2025 Labour Codes. ## Research Reports - [Research Hub](https://www.wisemonk.io/research): Data-backed analyst reports on India's investment landscape, tech sector, and workforce. - [India Investment Intelligence 2026](https://www.wisemonk.io/research/india-investment-statistics): Capital flows, the GCC economy, AI infrastructure, and structural shifts shaping India's next decade, in 100+ verified data points. - [India IT Services Analyst Report 2026](https://www.wisemonk.io/research/india-it-services-statistics): Revenue shifts, AI adoption, GCC expansion, and cost dynamics across India's IT services sector, from the $297B FY25 baseline to the $315.4B FY26 trajectory. - [India CX Market Statistics 2026](https://www.wisemonk.io/research/india-cx-market-statistics): Market size, the four-layer CX stack, top industries, channel-mix shift through 2030, and the operator landscape. - [What India's Top AI Engineers Want From Global Employers](https://www.wisemonk.io/research/india-ai-engineer-hiring-report): Wisemonk's own structured survey of AI engineers across India's tech hubs, covering the cost math, motivations, deal-breakers, and six candidate archetypes for global companies building an India AI team. ## Downloadable Guides & Playbooks - [Guides & Playbooks Hub](https://www.wisemonk.io/guides-and-playbooks): All downloadable playbooks and benchmarks. - [India EOR Migration Playbook 2026](https://www.wisemonk.io/reports/india-eor-migration-guide): Playbook for moving an India team from a global EOR to Wisemonk. - [India Tech Compensation Benchmark 2025](https://www.wisemonk.io/reports/india-tech-compensation-benchmark): Compensation data for India tech roles. - [India Business Talent Compensation Benchmark 2025](https://www.wisemonk.io/reports/india-business-talent-compensation-benchmark): Compensation data for India non-tech and business roles. - [Employee Benefits Guide - India](https://www.wisemonk.io/reports/employee-benefits-guide): Statutory and voluntary employee benefits in India. - [The India Remote Playbook (Build Beyond Borders)](https://www.wisemonk.io/download-report-build-beyond-borders): Payments, compliance, tax, IP, and operations primer for global companies building India teams. ## Resources - [Blog](https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs): Guides on EOR, payroll, compliance, hiring, and India expansion. - [Wisemonk Studio (Webinars)](https://www.wisemonk.io/webinars): On-demand webinars, podcasts, and workshops on hiring and building teams in India. - [Research Hub](https://www.wisemonk.io/research): India workforce and investment research. - [Glossary](https://www.wisemonk.io/glossary): HR, payroll, and EOR terminology definitions. - [FAQs](https://www.wisemonk.io/faqs): Common questions on hiring, payroll, and compliance in India. - [News](https://www.wisemonk.io/news): Reporting on India labor law and US/UK/India hiring and trade policy. - [Newsletter (The India'logue)](https://www.wisemonk.io/the-indialogue-newsletter): Tax, payroll, and compliance for companies paying workers in India. - [Become a Partner](https://www.wisemonk.io/eor-partner-program): Wisemonk's EOR partner program. - [Reviews](https://www.wisemonk.io/reviews): Customer reviews and success stories. - [Case Studies Hub](https://www.wisemonk.io/case-study): How global companies build and scale teams in India. ## Company - [Homepage](https://www.wisemonk.io/) - [About Us](https://www.wisemonk.io/about-us) - [Pricing](https://www.wisemonk.io/pricing) - [Careers](https://www.wisemonk.io/careers) - [Contact](https://www.wisemonk.io/contact) - [Content Methodology](https://www.wisemonk.io/our-content-methodology): How Wisemonk researches and fact-checks its content. - [Sitemap](https://www.wisemonk.io/sitemap) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.wisemonk.io/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://www.wisemonk.io/terms-of-service)