What you actually need on day one
- Offer letter + employment agreement.
- PAN, Aadhaar, bank, education proofs of the employee.
- Shops & Establishment registration in your state.
- POSH policy if you have ≥10 employees.
Statutory contributions
- PF: mandatory above 20 employees (or 10 in some states).
- ESIC: mandatory for employees earning ≤₹21,000/month if you have ≥10 employees.
- Gratuity: payable after 5 years of continuous service.
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Written by
Karthik Subramanian
Corporate Lawyer
Karthik writes for IVEC Insights on practical legal, tax and compliance matters for founders building businesses in India.
