An Employer of Record (EOR) in Pakistan enables a company to employ workers without establishing its own local employing entity. e-square acts as the legal employer and manages employment contracts, payroll, applicable tax withholding, statutory contributions and employment administration, while the client retains control of the employee's day-to-day work.
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.
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 |
| 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.
e-square takes pride in offering a range of services that go beyond traditional staffing solutions. As your trusted PEO and EOR partner in Pakistan, we streamline the entire process of workforce management. From onboarding to compliance, we ensure that your business operations run seamlessly, allowing you to focus on your core competencies.
One size does not fit all, especially when it comes to managing a diverse workforce. Our PEO and EOR services are made to be adaptable and personalized to meet the particular requirements of your company. Whether you are a startup looking to establish your presence or a well-established enterprise seeking to optimize operations, e-square has the right solution for you.
Navigating the intricate landscape of employment laws and regulations in Pakistan can be challenging. With e-square as your Employer of Record, rest assured that your business will be in compliance with all local labor laws. Our expert team ensures that every aspect of employment, from contracts to payroll, adheres to the legal framework, mitigating risks and enhancing your peace of mind.
Attracting and retaining top talent is a key driver of success for any business. With our PEO & EOR services, you gain access to a pool of skilled professionals, enabling you to build a high-performing team. We handle the recruitment process, allowing you to focus on nurturing your talent and driving innovation.
e-square's PEO and EOR services are designed to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness in your business operations. Through complete process optimization, we save operating expenses and administrative load, freeing up resources that can be redirected towards strategic initiatives that foster growth and innovation.
The business landscape is rife with uncertainties and managing risks is crucial for long-term sustainability. With e-square as your Pakistan Employer of Record, we take a proactive approach to risk management, conducting routine assessments, spotting possible obstacles and putting risk-reduction plans into action.
Happy and engaged employees contribute significantly to the success of any organization. Through our PEO & EOR services, we focus not only on the administrative aspects but also on enhancing the overall employee experience — from benefits administration to employee relations — helping build a positive workplace environment that fosters loyalty and productivity.
For businesses eyeing expansion into Pakistan, e-square provides a seamless entry point. We remove the hassles involved in establishing a new business with our experience in PEO and EOR services, handling the legal processes so you can successfully set up and create a presence here swiftly.
To be competitive in the digital era, one must embrace technical innovation. e-square integrates technology into our PEO and EOR services, providing you with tools for workforce management — from payroll systems to reporting for strategic decision-making — so your business can thrive in the modern business landscape.
Extended support for your workforce operations in Pakistan
With e-square as your EOR partner, trust that your organization's payroll processes will be in full compliance with Pakistan's regulatory requirements. Simplify your payroll compliance and minimize risks.
Learn more about our Payroll Services in Pakistan →With e-square's Employer of Record and PEO services, expanding your team in Pakistan becomes a breeze. We expedite the hiring process to help you identify the best talent that fits your organizational objectives.
In the age of digital transformation, remote work has become a norm. Discover the variations of remote work in Pakistan with e-square. We offer advice on how to comply with regional laws while establishing a productive remote work atmosphere.
Crafting a robust employment contract is vital for a smooth employer-employee relationship. e-square guides you through the essentials, ensuring your contracts align with legal requirements in Pakistan and safeguard your interests.
Attract and retain top talent by offering competitive compensation and benefits packages in Pakistan. e-square helps administer benefits offerings that support employee satisfaction and loyalty.
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.
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.
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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