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Employment of Expatriates

Specialist-led coordination of expatriate employment documentation, immigration-related records, tax and cross-border employment questions.

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Overview

Employing an expatriate in India or deploying an employee across borders may involve immigration, employment, tax, payroll, social-security and foreign-exchange questions. Premark can organise the assignment details and required documentation and coordinate suitable legal, tax and immigration professionals. Requirements are fact-specific and should be checked before the individual begins work or changes assignment.

In scope

What this covers

  • Assignment and employment documentation
  • Work authorisation and immigration coordination
  • Payroll and tax questions
  • Cross-border benefits and social security
  • Renewal and compliance calendar

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What should be checked before an expatriate starts working in India?
The employer should confirm the applicable work authorisation, employment arrangements, tax/payroll position and supporting documents with qualified professionals.

Important information

Premark Group provides business-facing legal and compliance support and works with empanelled legal and compliance professionals. The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Submitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer–client relationship, and no specific legal, regulatory or court outcome is guaranteed. Photographs are illustrative and do not depict Premark clients, advisers or actual proceedings.

Last reviewed: October 2026

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