Versatile
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Versatile provides Employer of Record services in India, handling payroll, compliance and hiring for global companies.
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- Founders and teams hiring employees in India.
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- paid
Key features
- Employer of Record — Acts as the legal employer, handling contracts, payroll and statutory filings.
- Flat monthly fee — Charges $149 per employee per month, dropping to $129 after 20 seats.
- Payroll & payslips — Runs payroll on the 30th, delivers itemised payslips in a employee portal.
- Compliance manager — Dedicated compliance owner replies within 4-6 hours and manages filings.
- Recruitment service — Sources candidates for 12%-15% of annual CTC, with a 9-day shortlist.
- Entity transfer — Allows moving employees to your own entity later with no transition fee.
Use cases
- Hire the first employee in India within five business days.
- Scale a remote team from 1 to 20+ employees without setting up a local entity.
- Switch from another EOR or contractor to Versatile with zero exit penalties.
- Get compliant payroll and statutory filings for existing India hires.
Versatile pricing
- Employer of Record$149/employee/mo/monthDrops to $129 after 20 employees · No setup or exit fees · Statutory costs passed through at actuals
- Recruitment12% of annual CTC/placement9-day shortlist · Senior roles 15% · Zero fee for candidate you bring
Versatile FAQ
Do you own the India entity?+
Yes, Versatile operates under Foo Falcon Technologies Pvt Ltd, incorporated in Bengaluru in 2022.
Is there a permanent establishment risk?+
No, the employment relationship is with Versatile’s entity, so the client does not have a legal presence in India.
What happens if a statutory filing is late?+
Versatile assumes liability; any interest or damages are charged to Versatile, not the client.
How fast can an employee start?+
Five business days from a signed brief; recruitment adds about nine days for a shortlist.
What is the real monthly cost?+
$149 per employee per month, falling to $129 after 20 employees; salaries and statutory contributions are billed at actual rupee cost with no markup.
What currency is the invoice in?+
Invoices are issued in the client’s currency (USD), with rupee costs converted at the RBI reference rate.
Summarized by DevHunt from versatile.club · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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