80, Hiring a foreign national

#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep explains the practical aspects of hiring non Indian citizens to work in India. He begins by outlining the two primary engagement models, local hire and secondment. He then clarifies how each operates from an employment standpoint. He explains that while salary and benefit structures may differ, statutory social security obligations remain largely the same for both, including provident fund and gratuity, with ESIC excluded. Mandeep highlights the role of Social Security Agreements, noting that employees from countries with such agreements may be exempt from contributing to India’s provident fund, though gratuity continues to apply. He also distinguishes Overseas Citizens of India from other foreign nationals, explaining why OCI holders are easier to employ. Finally, he discusses the complexities of taxation for expatriates and emphasizes the importance of involving international tax experts to ensure compliance and smooth benefit administration.