6 questions
What is an Employer of Record (EOR)? +
An EOR is a company that legally employs workers on your behalf in a country where you don't have your own business entity. Omnivoo acts as the legal employer for your India-based team members. They work for you day-to-day, but we handle all the legal employment, payroll, taxes, and compliance.
How is Omnivoo different from other EOR providers? +
Most EOR platforms like Deel or Remote cover 150+ countries using the same templates for every market. Omnivoo is built exclusively for India. Our AI understands the specific compliance rules for each of India's 28 states, generates state-specific contracts, and monitors regulatory changes automatically. We also charge a flat 0.4% transaction fee on currency disbursement, the lowest in the EOR market, versus 3-5% hidden margins at most providers.
How long does it take to hire my first employee? +
About 5 business days from the time you provide us with the employee's details. We generate the employment contract, complete all government registrations (PF, ESI, Shops & Establishment), configure payroll, and have them officially onboarded.
Do I need to set up a company in India? +
No. Your employees are legally employed through our Indian entity, Dynalize Technologies Pvt Ltd. You don't need to incorporate in India, appoint a resident director, or manage any Indian registrations yourself.
Which Indian states does Omnivoo cover? +
All 28. Each state has different employment rules for Professional Tax slabs, Shops & Establishment requirements, and Labour Welfare Fund contributions. Our system handles the specific regulations for whichever state your employee is located in.
What do I need to get started? +
Just the employee's basic information: full name, role/designation, work location (state), and agreed compensation (CTC). We handle everything from there, including contract drafting, government registrations, and payroll setup.
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How much does Contract Management cost? +
Contract Management is $49 per contractor per month, cancel anytime. The fee covers the contract lifecycle (country-aware SOW, MSA, NDA, and DPA templates, KYC, and the compliance questionnaire), tax form collection (W-9 for US contractors, W-8BEN for foreign individuals, W-8BEN-E for foreign entities), and the payment workflow. Payment-rail fees pass through at cost with no Omnivoo markup. See the pricing page at /pricing and the Contract Management product page at /solutions/contract-management for the full feature list.
Which countries can I pay contractors in? +
120+ countries with local-currency settlement. Verified IRS tax treaty rates apply on US-source income paid to residents of treaty countries, with the full matrix at /us-withholding/treaty-rates-by-country and a downloadable CSV. Common destinations include India, the Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Ukraine, Poland, the UK, Germany, Canada, and Spain. If your contractor is in a country not yet on the list, email us at contact@omnivoo.com and we will confirm coverage.
Does Omnivoo handle US tax withholding and treaty rates for foreign contractors? +
Yes. We collect Form W-8BEN (foreign individuals) or W-8BEN-E (foreign entities) before the first payment, classify income as FDAP or ECI per IRS guidance, apply the correct withholding rate (default 30 percent under chapter 3, or a reduced treaty rate when documentation is valid), and produce the per-recipient information return for the year. Deep dives are in the US Payer Withholding hub at /us-withholding/, the Form W-8BEN filing guide at /blog/form-w-8ben-filing-guide-us-companies, the NRA withholding agent obligations page at /us-withholding/nra-withholding-agent-obligations, and the 1042 vs 1042-S filing guide at /us-withholding/1042-vs-1042-s-filing-guide.
When should I use Contract Management vs EOR? +
Use Contract Management when the worker is a true contractor under the IRS common-law test and DOL economic-reality test, meaning independence, multiple clients, project-based work, and control over how the work is done. Use EOR when the worker is effectively an employee (full-time, exclusive, integrated into your team, performing core business activities) and you need statutory benefits, payroll, and compliant termination. EOR is India-only at $149 per employee per month. Misclassifying a contractor as an employee or vice versa is the most expensive mistake in this space. Start with the Misclassification Risk Self-Check tool at /tools/misclassification-risk-self-check, or read the contractor vs employee 2026 guide at /blog/contractor-vs-employee-2026-us-guide.
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How does monthly payroll work? +
Each month, we calculate gross-to-net pay for every employee based on their state's tax rules. This includes PF and ESI contributions, TDS (income tax), Professional Tax, and any other applicable deductions. Employees receive payslips and are paid on the scheduled date.
What currency do I pay in? +
You pay Omnivoo in USD. We add a flat 0.4% transaction fee, the lowest in the EOR market, and disburse INR to your employees' bank accounts. The fee is locked at the time of payroll processing and visible in your dashboard.
How does Omnivoo's transaction-fee pricing work? +
We disburse INR to your employee's account and add a flat 0.4% transaction fee on the disbursement, the lowest in the EOR market. Most providers add a 3-5% margin to the conversion and call it included. With Omnivoo, the fee is transparent and visible on every invoice.
When do employees get paid? +
Payroll runs on a fixed monthly schedule that you choose during onboarding. Most companies pick the last working day of the month or the first of the following month. Employees are paid via direct bank transfer into their Indian bank account.
What is CTC and how does it work? +
CTC stands for Cost to Company. It's the total annual cost of employing someone, including base salary, employer PF and ESI contributions, gratuity, and any allowances. The employee's take-home pay is lower than CTC because it includes employer-side costs and tax deductions. We provide a full CTC breakdown before you confirm any hire.
Do employees get payslips and Form 16? +
Yes. Every employee receives a detailed monthly payslip showing all earnings and deductions. At the end of the financial year (March), we generate Form 16, the annual tax certificate that employees need for filing their income tax returns.
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What are PF, ESI, and TDS? +
PF (Provident Fund) is a retirement savings scheme where both employer and employee contribute 12% of basic salary. ESI (Employee State Insurance) provides medical and disability benefits for employees earning below ₹21,000/month. TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is income tax withheld from salary before payment. Omnivoo calculates, deposits, and files all three automatically every month.
What is Professional Tax? +
Professional Tax is a state-level tax on employment income. Rates and slabs vary by state. For example, Maharashtra charges up to ₹2,500/year while some states don't levy it at all. We handle registration and deduction based on the employee's work location.
What happens when Indian labour law changes? +
Our AI monitors government gazettes and regulatory announcements continuously. When laws change, we update contracts, payroll calculations, and filing procedures before your next payroll run. You receive a notification explaining what changed and how it affects your team.
Who carries the legal risk? +
Omnivoo does. As the legal employer of record, compliance liability sits with us. If there's a filing error or missed registration, it's our responsibility to fix it, not yours. Your employees are employed by Dynalize Technologies Pvt Ltd (our Indian entity), and all statutory obligations are in our name.
What is Shops & Establishment registration? +
It's a state-level registration that every employer must obtain in each state where they have employees. It covers things like working hours, leave entitlements, and employment conditions. Requirements and renewal timelines vary by state. We handle all registrations and renewals.
Are employee terminations handled compliantly? +
Yes. Indian labour law has specific requirements around notice periods, gratuity payments, and full and final settlement calculations. We manage the entire offboarding process to ensure it follows the law and that the employee receives all statutory dues on time.
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How much does Omnivoo cost? +
Monthly per-employee fees start at $149 and vary based on the employee's salary level (CTC) and your team size. Higher salaries require more complex compliance, so the fee is higher. Teams of 10-24 employees get about 13% off, and teams of 25+ get about 27% off.
Are there any setup, onboarding, or hidden fees? +
No. The monthly per-employee fee covers everything: AI-generated contracts, payroll processing, all tax filings (PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax), compliance monitoring, and support. The only additional cost is a flat 0.4% transaction fee on USD to INR disbursement, the lowest in the EOR market. Employee salaries and statutory contributions are pass-through costs that we don't mark up.
Can I cancel anytime? +
Yes. There is no minimum contract length. You can offboard employees at any time, subject to standard Indian labour law notice periods (typically 1-3 months depending on the contract), which we help you navigate.
Do you offer annual billing? +
Yes. Annual billing saves 15% compared to monthly billing. We also offer partner discounts for VC firms and accelerators whose portfolio companies hire in India.
How do volume discounts work? +
Pricing automatically adjusts based on how many employees you have on Omnivoo. 1-9 employees is the base rate. 10-24 employees receives approximately 13% off per employee. 25+ employees receives approximately 27% off, or you can request a custom plan with dedicated support.
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How does Omnivoo protect employee data? +
We follow India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act requirements. Employee personal information is encrypted at rest and in transit. Access to sensitive data is role-restricted, and we maintain audit logs of all data access. We do not share employee data with third parties except as required for statutory filings with Indian government authorities.
Where is data stored? +
Employee and payroll data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure with data centers that comply with international security standards. All statutory documents and filings are maintained as per Indian record-keeping requirements.
Can employees access their own information? +
Yes. Employees can view their payslips, tax documents, leave balances, and employment details through our employee self-service portal. They can also download their Form 16 and other tax certificates directly.
