A. Drafting Employment Contracts for Expatriates & Cross-Border Hires
- Preparing employment contracts for foreign and overseas employees while complying with applicable labour and employment laws.
- We focus on specific provisions related to data privacy and protection requirements, such as compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and other relevant international data protection regulations where applicable.
- Our expert team has extensive experience in advising on key employment terms, including salary, benefits, allowances, leave entitlements, and termination conditions.
- Drafting and reviewing confidentiality, non-disclosure, and restrictive covenant clauses, while considering their enforceability in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Drafting comprehensive agreements that address visa and work permit requirements, tax obligations, dispute resolution mechanisms, and other employment-related compliance matters for international hiring
B. Immigration & Visa Compliance for Foreign and Outbound Employees
- Advising employers and employees on work visa applications, extensions, renewals, and related immigration requirements.
- Guiding businesses on visa requirements for employees engaged in short-term, project-based, or contractual assignments in different countries.
- Assisting with compliance requirements before the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and other Competent Authorities.
- Guiding companies in obtaining employment visas, business visas, dependent visas, and other necessary immigration approvals.
- Assisting Indian companies with immigration and work permit requirements when sending employees overseas for assignments, secondments, or long-term employment opportunities.
- Providing guidance on immigration compliances, documentation, and regulatory requirements for employees working in foreign jurisdictions.
C. Structuring Dual Employment & Secondment Agreements
- Drafting and reviewing dual employment, secondment, deputation, and international assignment agreements for employees working across different jurisdictions.
- Advising on employment law, employee benefits, payroll, and tax considerations arising from cross-border employment arrangements.
- Assisting organisations in structuring short-term and long-term international assignments in accordance with applicable immigration, employment, and tax regulations.
- Providing guidance on social security obligations, including compliance with Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employee State Insurance (ESI) requirements for eligible expatriate and seconded employees.
- Reviewing the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of all parties involved in international employment and secondment arrangements.
- Supporting businesses in managing regulatory and contractual requirements associated with cross-border workforce mobility.
D. Assistance with FRRO Registration & Work Permit Renewals
- We hold expertise in assisting foreign employees with FRRO registration and related compliance requirements in India.
- Providing support with visa extensions, renewals, police verification procedures, and exit formalities.
- Advising employers on their ongoing obligations and compliance requirements for foreign nationals working in India.
- Guiding businesses on compliance with the Foreigners Act, 1946, and other applicable regulations during inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
- Assisting employers and expatriates in addressing visa-related issues, compliance concerns, and regulatory notices from the relevant authorities.
- Providing legal support in matters involving immigration compliance, registration requirements, and other FRRO-related proceedings.
E. Tax Compliance & Payroll Management for International Employees
- Advising employers and employees on expatriate taxation, withholding tax requirements, and applicable social security obligations.
- Providing guidance on Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) requirements and other social security compliance matters relevant to expatriate employees.
- Assisting with the tax-efficient structuring of payroll, compensation packages, incentives, and employee benefit plans, including stock-based compensation where applicable.
- Advising businesses on payroll compliance and tax implications arising from cross-border employment arrangements.
- Assessing and advising on potential tax exposure and compliance risks associated with international workforce deployments and global payroll structures.
- Assisting with the application of India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) to help manage tax obligations for foreign employees and expatriates.
- Supporting employers in ensuring that payroll processes and employee compensation structures comply with applicable Indian tax laws and regulations.
F. Relocation Support & Multi-Jurisdiction Employment Law Advisory
- Advising organisations on employee relocation policies, benefits, insurance coverage, and compliance requirements for international assignments.
- Providing guidance on employment laws, tax considerations, and contractual obligations relevant to cross-border employment arrangements.
- Assisting businesses in developing and implementing employee mobility and international assignment programmes.
- Supporting employers in managing legal and regulatory requirements associated with relocating employees across different jurisdictions.
- Advising on workforce mobility strategies to help businesses effectively manage and support their international workforce.
- Reviewing employment arrangements to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the relevant jurisdictions.
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