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With a wealth of experience managing payroll, our expertise speaks volumes.
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Running payroll isn't just a service, our clients' success is our priority.
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Processed accurately and on time every month — 40,000+ delivered since inception.
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Since 2006
Est. 2006
Formerly esquare.com.pk
20 years of trusted HR services in Pakistan and beyond.
An Employer of Record (EOR) allows a company to hire staff locally through an existing office in-country. The employer of record (the EOR) assumes responsibility for the employment contract, payroll, taxes, social security, etc. In this way, the client maintains control over the daily activities of their employee while the EOR handles all employment matters.
Hire employees in Pakistan without immediately establishing your own local employment infrastructure.
Manage salary processing, applicable tax withholding, deductions and payroll administration.
Support applicable EOBI and provincial social security requirements.
Manage employment documentation and agreed terms of employment.
Support onboarding, ongoing administration, employee changes and offboarding.
Your business continues to manage employee responsibilities, objectives and performance.
Support with visa documentation, work permit coordination and related immigration administration where applicable.
Trusted & Compliant With
| Feature | EOR | PEO | Payroll Outsourcing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal employment | Yes | Co-employment structure | No |
| Local employment infrastructure | EOR provides it | Depends on structure | Client generally provides it |
| Employment contracts | Managed by EOR | Shared / structured per model | Usually client |
| Payroll processing | Yes | Usually available | Yes |
| Tax / payroll administration | Yes | Can be included | Payroll-focused |
| EOBI / statutory administration | Yes, where applicable | Can be included | Can be included |
| Employee benefits | Can be administered | Can be included | Usually outside core scope |
| Visa & work permit support | Yes, where applicable | Can be included | Can be included |
| Day-to-day employee management | Client | Client | Client |
| Best suited for | Hiring without your own local entity | Co-employment arrangements | Companies with an existing employment setup |
Need to hire employees without establishing your own local employment structure?
e-square's EOR solution can manage the employment administration while you manage your workforce.
Comprehensive Employer of Record solutions tailored for your business needs.
Beyond traditional Staffing options, e-square offers a variety of services to make the process of workforce administration much easier. As a trusted Partner in Pakistan and a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we oversee the entire process of managing your workforce — including candidate Background Check Services prior to onboarding. From onboarding to compliance, we ensure that your business operations run seamlessly, allowing you to focus on your core competencies.
Each company’s needs are unique, which is why our PEO & EOR services are customizable. Whether you're starting up and need to establish yourself as a business in a country or if you already have a strong established business in Pakistan looking to improve operational efficiencies; e-square has the correct customized solution for you.
It can be difficult to navigate the many rules and regulations that govern employment law in each region of Pakistan. Your business will always remain compliant with all local labor laws when using e-square as your Employer of Record. Our experienced team oversees all facets of employment in Pakistan -- from contracts to payroll, ensuring that your business remains within the bounds of the law and minimizes the potential for exposure to risks.
Identifying and attracting quality talent is critical to achieving your business goals. With e-square's PEO and EOR services, you'll have access to a pool of talented individuals who will allow you to build a highly-productive team. Our dedicated Recruitment Services in Pakistan handle the hiring process, giving you the ability to invest time developing your team members and fostering innovation.
Our PEO and EOR services provide streamlined operations and reduce costs associated with administering and maintaining your business. By optimizing business processes completely, we free up resources that can be directed toward strategic development projects that promote growth and innovation.
Uncertainty exists throughout the global marketplace and having effective strategies for managing those risks is essential for sustaining your business over the long term. When utilizing e-square as your Employer of Record in Pakistan, we take a proactive approach to risk management. We continually monitor for possible risks and develop plans for reducing them proactively.
Happy, engaged employees generate significant value to organizations. In addition to focusing on administrative aspects of employee experiences with our PEO & EOR services, backed by our broader HR Outsourcing Services, we focus on creating a better employee experience for employees in general -- from benefit administration to employee relations. Our goal is to create an engaging and loyal work environment that fosters increased productivity among employees.
When entering into Pakistan as part of international expansion plans, e-square serves as a "soft landing" for clients who want to enter the market quickly and efficiently. We eliminate the complexities involved in setting up a new business by leveraging our experience in PEO and EOR services, thus allowing clients to successfully start-up and become a part of the local economy immediately.
To stay ahead of competition in today's digital world, companies must continue to innovate with technology. At e-square, we leverage technology in our PEO and EOR services to provide you with tools for managing your workforce -- from payroll systems to reporting tools for making informed decisions -- so your business may succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.
Extended support for your workforce operations in Pakistan
We assure that your company's payroll practices will be fully compliant with the governing bodies' regulations when using us as your Employer of Record. We simplify compliance with payroll regulations while minimizing risks.
Learn more about our Payroll Services in Pakistan →Using e-square as your Employer of Record and PEO, expands your team quickly. We speed up the hiring process to enable you to find the most suitable candidates for your organizational goals.
As a leading Employer of Record in Pakistan, we provide assistance for obtaining visas and work permits required for hiring qualified foreign employees. We prepare visa documents, coordinate applications for work permits and other related employment forms.
Discover various types of remote working arrangements available in Pakistan with e-square. Our experts will guide you through complying with regional laws while creating an optimal remote-working environment.
The first step toward a productive and compliant employer-employee relationship is drafting an effective employment contract. In order to ensure your employment contracts, comply with Pakistani legal standards and protect your interests, e-square will provide you with the necessary information to create a solid foundation for all parties involved.
To attract and maintain the best possible talent in the region, offer the best possible compensation and benefit package in Pakistan. With e-square, we help manage the provision of your company's employee benefit program in order to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
Hiring employees in Pakistan may involve immigration and work authorization requirements for eligible foreign nationals. As part of our EOR support, e-square can assist businesses with visa processing, work permit coordination and immigration documentation for employees who require authorization to work in Pakistan.
Our team helps coordinate the required documentation and liaise with relevant stakeholders throughout the process, helping employers navigate administrative requirements more efficiently.
Our visa and work permit support may include:
By combining EOR, payroll, HR administration and visa support, e-square provides businesses with a more streamlined approach to managing their Pakistan workforce.
Note: Visa and work authorization requirements can vary according to nationality, employee status, role and applicable Pakistani immigration regulations. Final visa or permit approval remains subject to the relevant government authorities.
Navigating the complexities of hiring in Pakistan can be daunting. e-square streamlines the process, ensuring consistent onboarding, payroll management and compliance with local regulations.
Pakistan has distinct and evolving employment laws and regulations. e-square has deep in-country expertise to navigate this landscape, ensuring that your team operates within the legal framework — including EOBI and applicable provincial social security requirements.
By entrusting your hiring needs in Pakistan to e-square, you can concentrate on your core business strategies and objectives. We handle the administrative burden, enabling you to maximize your productivity.
Expanding into Pakistan requires a quick setup. e-square facilitates rapid market entry by providing a ready-made infrastructure for employing your team, without the delays associated with setting up a legal entity.
Avoid financial and legal pitfalls with our thorough understanding of employment regulations in Pakistan. We keep you updated on changes that may affect your workforce.
e-square's EOR service allows companies to hire employees in Pakistan without establishing their own local employment entity. e-square acts as the legal employer and manages employment contracts, payroll, applicable statutory requirements and employment administration, while the client manages the employee's day-to-day work.
Understand your workforce, roles, locations and employment requirements.
Set up the appropriate EOR employment arrangement.
Prepare employment documentation based on agreed terms.
Where applicable, coordinate visa, work permit and related documentation requirements.
Complete the required employment and onboarding formalities.
Manage salary processing, applicable tax and statutory requirements.
Support employee changes, benefits, leave and other employment administration.
Manage separation administration and final settlement requirements.
Employment in Pakistan is governed by federal and provincial law. Here is a concise, answer-first guide to the areas that matter most when hiring.
Employment in Pakistan is governed by a mix of federal and provincial legislation, including the Shops & Establishment Ordinances and the Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders). These set the baseline rules for hiring, working conditions and termination.
A compliant Pakistan employment contract sets out the role, compensation, working hours, leave entitlements, notice period and termination terms. e-square prepares contracts aligned with applicable federal and provincial requirements for each employee.
The standard working week in Pakistan is typically 48 hours, commonly structured as six days of eight hours each. Specific limits can vary by sector and by the applicable provincial Shops & Establishment Ordinance.
Employees who work beyond standard hours are generally entitled to overtime compensation under applicable labour legislation. The exact rate and conditions depend on the employee's sector and province, and are confirmed as part of contract setup.
Pakistan sets a national minimum wage that is reviewed periodically by the federal government, and provinces may set their own applicable rates. Because these figures are revised from time to time, e-square confirms the current applicable minimum wage for your employees' province and sector at the time of hiring rather than publishing a fixed number here.
Employers in Pakistan are required to withhold income tax from employee salaries under the Income Tax Ordinance and remit it to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) via monthly filings. Tax slabs are set out in the annual Finance Act and can change each fiscal year, so e-square applies the current FBR-notified slabs at the time of each payroll run rather than publishing rates that may become outdated.
EOBI is Pakistan's Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution, which provides old-age benefits and related social security benefits to eligible insured employees. Applicable employers and employees may have statutory contribution obligations, which e-square administers as part of EOR and payroll services.
Social security in Pakistan is administered provincially — for example SESSI in Sindh and PESSI in Punjab — and provides eligible employees with health and related benefits. Registration and contribution obligations depend on the employee's province and employer size.
Employees who complete 12 consecutive months of service are generally entitled to annual leave, alongside paid sick leave and, where hospitalisation applies, extended sick leave. Maternity and paternity leave are provided for under applicable legislation. e-square applies the entitlements relevant to each employee's contract and province.
Termination in Pakistan is generally subject to a notice period and, in qualifying circumstances such as layoff, downsizing or closure, severance pay. Final settlement includes any outstanding salary, accrued leave encashment and other dues, calculated according to the employee's contract and length of service.
Contracts, documentation and setup handled before day one.
Ongoing salary processing and HR record-keeping.
Promotions, raises and role changes managed compliantly.
Employee benefits managed alongside payroll.
Leave tracking and balances handled accurately.
Final settlement and clearance managed to close out compliantly.
An Employer of Record is the sole legal employer of your team in Pakistan. It provides the local employment infrastructure entirely, which suits companies that do not have their own entity in the country.
A Professional Employer Organization typically operates under a co-employment structure, working alongside a business that already has its own local entity in Pakistan to share HR and compliance responsibilities.
If you do not yet have a Pakistan entity, EOR is generally the faster route to compliant hiring. If you already have a local entity and want shared HR support, a PEO model may fit better. e-square offers both.
e-square has operated in Pakistan since 2006 — see our full history on the About Us page. We also provide EOR Services in UAE and EOR Services in Saudi Arabia for businesses expanding across the region.
Nearly two decades of hands-on HR delivery in Pakistan's market.
In-house payroll and HR administration, not outsourced further.
Working familiarity with FBR, EOBI and provincial requirements.
Sourcing and hiring support alongside employment administration.
Structured systems for payroll, records and reporting.
From onboarding through to offboarding, under one partner.
Operating since 2006, ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 certified.
Trusted by businesses worldwide to manage their workforce globally.
"e-square services have been working with K-Electric Limited as one of its outsourced services providers since July 2008. Currently 325 e-square employees are engaged in delivery of required services at various departments of K-Electric Limited. These employees belong to e-square services & K-Electric Limited has no employer-employee relations with these employees."
"e-square services had served Ufone (PTML) as one of our outsourced employment services providers from July 2006 to May 2015. These employees belonged to e-square services & Ufone had no employer-employee relations with these employees, while these employees were on e-square payroll to deliver the required services to Ufone. During this tenure e-square provided on average 250/month employees to work for Ufone Contact center in Karachi."
"e-square services have been working with PTCL as one of its outsourced employment services providers since July 2007. Currently 1800 e-square employees are engaged in delivery of required services to PTCL. These employees belong to e-square services & PTCL has no employer-employee relations with these employees."
"e-square Services Private Limited have been working with Careem as one of its outsourced employment services providers since January 2017. We are enjoying their excellent services in the following functional areas: Recruitment of human resource, Payroll management, Salary & benefits disbursement."
"E-Square Services (Pvt.) Limited have been collaborating with M/s Worldcall Telecom Limited as its outsourced employment services provider since 2014. During this period e-square has hired & placed sales force and field collectors to work for Worldcall on E-Square's payroll. These employees belong to E-Square Services and Worldcall has no employer-employee relations with these employees. A total of almost 300 e-square employees has served Worldcall over this period of time in a good collaborative environment."
"CHS has outsourced our Human Resource need for 483 employees to M/s e-square services in November 2016 via contract signed between the two companies. e-square evaluated, recruited and onboarded 483 employees for us. Our expectations were exceeded by the standard of candidates and the swiftness of delivery."
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Pakistan is a company that legally employs workers on behalf of another business. e-square acts as the legal employer, managing employment contracts, payroll, tax withholding and statutory compliance, while your company continues to direct the employee's day-to-day work, objectives and performance.
Yes. Using e-square's EOR service, a foreign company can hire and pay employees in Pakistan without first setting up its own branch office or local company. e-square already holds the local registrations needed to employ staff compliantly on your behalf.
e-square's EOR service manages employment contracts, payroll processing, applicable tax withholding, statutory contributions such as EOBI and provincial social security where relevant, onboarding, ongoing HR administration and offboarding.
Yes. Payroll processing is a core part of our EOR service in Pakistan. We calculate salaries, apply statutory deductions, process payments and issue payslips, so your employees are paid accurately and on time every month.
Yes, where applicable. e-square handles EOBI registration and monthly contribution administration for eligible employees as part of our EOR and payroll services, so your business does not need to manage this directly.
Yes, where applicable to the employee's province and employment type. Provincial social security institutions such as SESSI (Sindh) and PESSI (Punjab) have their own registration and contribution rules, which e-square administers on your behalf where relevant.
Yes. e-square's EOR service supports remote and distributed employees across Pakistan, handling compliant contracts, payroll and statutory administration regardless of where in the country your employee is based.
Yes. Our EOR service supports office-based, field-based and remote roles alike. Whether your employee works from a client site, a shared office or fully remotely, e-square manages the employment relationship the same way.
Yes. While e-square is the legal employer of record, your company continues to direct the employee's day-to-day responsibilities, work, performance management and business objectives. We manage the employment administration, not the work itself.
An EOR is the sole legal employer and provides the local employment infrastructure, which is well suited to companies without their own entity in Pakistan. A PEO typically operates under a co-employment structure alongside a company that already has a local entity. e-square offers both models depending on your setup.
Yes. EOR is often a good fit for startups because it allows you to hire in Pakistan quickly and compliantly without the cost and delay of incorporating a local entity, so you can test the market before committing to a permanent setup.
Yes. Larger organizations use EOR to expand into Pakistan quickly, manage project-based or temporary teams, or maintain a small local presence without the overhead of a full entity, while still meeting all local employment obligations.
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