Can Foreign Companies Hire Directly in India Without a Local Branch? Let's Discuss the Legalities

shaoliHR
Can a foreign company employ people in India directly without forming a subsidiary company or branch in India?

If yes, which laws govern these employments? And if not, why?
Avika
In my opinion, the foreign company can set up an office in India and employ people. These employees would be governed by the Indian labor laws. However, a concrete reply in the matter can be given only after knowing all the facts of the case and looking at it from the angle of all the applicable laws. We can help you in the matter by giving you an opinion covering the aspects of all the laws that would govern the whole set-up. Please feel free to contact us.
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