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The 5-step playbook. 8 statutory items. 5-business-day onboarding. Read โ
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Versatile has documented eight repeatable playbooks across the last four years of India operations. Each is the operationally-tested version of advice you would otherwise get fragmented across consulting hours, vendor sales calls, and well-meaning LinkedIn threads. The playbooks are linked below.
The 5-step playbook. 8 statutory items. 5-business-day onboarding. Read โ
When EOR ends and entity begins. Break-even at 25-30 hires. Cost math included. Read โ
Twelve statutory components, every month. PF, ESIC, gratuity, professional tax, TDS, Form 16, more. Read โ
India payroll compliance guide. Cross-referenced documentation, audit-grade. Read โ
End-to-end hiring playbook: sourcing, offer structure, onboarding, equipment, statutory enrolment. Read โ
EOR-first, entity-later playbook for Global Capability Centres. Build-Operate-Transfer optional. Read โ
Private Limited setup. 6-10 week timeline. โน4-6 lakh setup cost. Read โ
Seven providers ranked across eight evaluation criteria. Read โ
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