When expanding to India, you have two main paths: use an Employer of Record (EOR) or open your own entity.
**EOR (Employer of Record)**
- Fast setup: start hiring in weeks
- No capital requirement for entity formation
- Compliance handled by the EOR
- Ideal for: startups, small teams, testing the market
**Opening an Entity**
- Requires incorporation (Private Limited, etc.)
- Higher upfront cost and time (months)
- You manage compliance directly
- Ideal for: large teams, long-term commitment, specific corporate structure needs
For most startups hiring 5-50 people in India, an EOR like Nova Workforce offers the best balance of speed, cost, and compliance.
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India EOR vs Opening an Entity
When to use an Employer of Record vs setting up your own Indian entity.