Cogent DeFi

Compliance

Payroll, EOR & Contractor Compliance

Payroll is not just a monthly payment — it is a statutory obligation with 14+ compliance touchpoints, each carrying its own penalty framework. One missed deadline shifts liability directly to directors.
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Payroll and employment compliance is the operational engine of every business that has employees in India. It encompasses not just salary disbursement but PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS on salaries, labour law registrations, and — for global companies hiring in India without their own entity — the full Employer of Record structure.

What We Deliver

Payroll Processing

Monthly salary computation, CTC breakup structuring, net-pay calculation, payslip generation, and bank disbursement support — for any headcount.

Statutory Deductions & Remittances

Timely deduction and remittance of Provident Fund (EPF — Form ECR), Employee State Insurance (ESIC — Form 5A), Professional Tax (schedules vary by state), and TDS under Section 192.

Annual Compliance

Form 16 / Form 24Q preparation and filing, PF annual returns, ESIC annual return, and Professional Tax renewal.

Labour Law Compliance

Shops & Establishments Act registration, Contract Labour Act compliance, Maternity Benefit Act adherence, and state-specific compliance advisory.

Employer of Record (EOR) — India

For global companies that want to hire Indian employees without a registered entity: we become the statutory employer. The client defines the role, salary, and KPIs; we manage all legal employment obligations.

Contractor Compliance

Misclassification risk assessment, contractor-to-employee conversion guidance, and compliance structuring for organisations using both full-time and contractual workforces.

HR Operations Support

Offer letter templates, appointment letters, increment letters, and separation letters aligned with applicable labour law requirements.

Who This Is For

Businesses of any size with India-based employees requiring a clean, compliant payroll operation.

Global companies (US, UK, EU, SEA) wanting to hire Indian talent without incorporating locally.

Companies with high contractor ratios wanting to audit and manage misclassification risk.

Finance heads who have identified payroll compliance as a recurring gap in their operations.

Ready to Discuss Your Requirements?

Engagement terms and fees are discussed during your first consultation, tailored to the scope and complexity of your requirements.

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