A. Drafting Employment Contracts for Expatriates & Cross-Border Hires
- Structuring employment contracts for foreign employees, ensuring compliance with Indian and international labour laws. Structuring employment agreements to include compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) & GDPR for cross-border employees.
- Advising on contract terms, compensation structures, benefits, and termination clauses. Advising on jurisdiction-specific enforceability of non-compete and confidentiality clauses in expatriate agreements.
- Drafting agreements that address work permit conditions, dispute resolution, and taxation obligations.
B. Immigration & Visa Compliance for Foreign and Outbound Employees
- Advising on work visa applications, extensions, and renewals for expatriates. Advising businesses on visa requirements for temporary or contractual assignments.
- Ensuring compliance with Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) requirements.
- Assisting companies in obtaining necessary business visas, employment visas, and dependent visas.
- Indian Companies Sending Employees Abroad: Assisting with outbound immigration compliance when Indian employees work abroad (L1, H1-B, EU work permits).
C. Structuring Dual Employment & Secondment Agreements
- Drafting and reviewing dual employment, secondment, and deputation agreements for employees working across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advising on labour law compliance, benefits, and taxation implications for cross-border employment structures.
- Structuring short-term and long-term international assignments in compliance with visa and tax laws.
- Social Security Compliance for Seconded Employees: Ensuring expatriates seconded to India comply with the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) & Employee State Insurance (ESI) regulations.
D. Assistance with FRRO Registration & Work Permit Renewals
- Helping expatriates complete mandatory FRRO registration and compliance requirements.
- Assisting with visa renewals, police verification processes, and exit procedures.
- Advising companies on ongoing compliance for foreign nationals employed in India.
- Employer Responsibilities for FRRO Compliance Audits: Advising businesses on labour inspections and compliance obligations under the Foreigners Act, 1946.
- Legal Assistance for Visa Overstay & Compliance Violations: Representing companies and expatriates in FRRO-related legal disputes.
E. Tax Compliance & Payroll Management for International Employees
- Advising on expatriate taxation, withholding tax obligations, and social security contributions.
- Advising on EPFO & Social Security Code obligations for expatriates. Ensuring ESOP benefits are structured in compliance with Indian tax laws & DTAA.
- Structuring tax-efficient payroll processing and salary disbursement mechanisms. Advising employers on permanent establishment (PE) risks & tax liability implications for global payrolls.
- Ensuring compliance with India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) for foreign employees.
F. Relocation Support & Multi-Jurisdiction Employment Law Advisory
- Advising companies on cross-border relocation policies, employee benefits, and insurance compliance.
- Providing guidance on employment laws, tax treaties, and contractual obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Assisting businesses with employee mobility programs and international workforce management strategies.
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