Labor Laws in India
- Annual Leave: Minimum 12 days
- Maternity Leave: 26 weeks
- Public Holidays: 9
- Workweek: Maximum of 48 hours per week.
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Capital:
New Delhi
Languages:
Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi
Currency:
Indian rupee
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Income Tax in India
Income Tax in India is progressive ranging from 0% to 30%.
Value Added Tax (VAT) in India
India has a standard VAT (GST) rate of 18%.
Social Security in India
The social security contributions for employers and employees are as follows:
Employer Contributions
- Employers contribute 12% of the employee's basic salary and dearness allowance. This includes 8.33% towards the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) and 3.67% towards the EPF.
- Employers contribute 3.25% of the employee's wages towards ESI.
- Employers must provide gratuity benefits as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. This applies to employees who have completed at least five years of service.
Employee Contributions
- Employees contribute 12% of their basic salary and dearness allowance to the EPF. This is mandated by the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
- Employees earning less than ₹21,000 per month contribute 0.75% of their wages to the ESI, as per the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948.
Work Visas India
The work visas available to legally work in India include:
Employment Visa (E-Visa):
- This is the most common work visa for foreigners seeking employment in India.
- It is issued to foreign nationals who have been offered a job or contract in India.
- The visa is initially granted for up to 1 year and can be extended further.
Business Visa (B-Visa):
- This visa is for foreign nationals who want to visit India for business purposes, such as attending meetings, negotiating contracts, or exploring investment opportunities.
- It can be issued for a period of up to 5 years, with a maximum stay of 180 days per visit.
Project Visa:
- This visa is issued to foreign nationals who are coming to India to work on specific projects, such as infrastructure development, power projects, or other large-scale initiatives.
- The visa is valid for the duration of the project, up to a maximum of 1 year.
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