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Compliance Guide
Essential HR information for US companies managing employees in India. Holiday calendars, leave policies, and compliance basics.
Disclaimer
This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Indian employment law can vary by state and is subject to change. We recommend consulting with a local HR professional or legal advisor for specific compliance questions.
National holidays, regional festivals, and optional holidays that apply to your India team.
12+ national holidays per year
CTC salary structures, monthly payslip generation with auto-calculated PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and TDS deductions.
Pre-built templates included
ECR files for EPFO, bank salary files, wage/PF/ESIC/PT/bonus registers, and Form 16 generation.
Automated statutory reports
Earned Leave, Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity, Paternity — with encashment and accrual.
India-specific leave types
Form 12BB for tax-saving declarations under 80C, 80D, 24(b), HRA — auto-reduces TDS.
Form 16 generation included
Auto-calculates pending salary, leave encashment, gratuity, pro-rata bonus, and recoveries on exit.
Gratuity after 5 years
These festivals significantly impact work schedules. Plan ahead for extended leave requests.
Festival of Lights - Most significant Hindu festival. Expect many employees to take extended leave.
High - Many take 3-5 days off
Festival of Colors - Celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially in North India.
Medium - Usually 1-2 days off
Victory of good over evil - End of Navratri, major celebration in many states.
Medium - Usually 1 day off
Islamic festival marking end of Ramadan - Important for Muslim employees.
Medium - Usually 1-2 days off
Harvest festival - Very important in South India, especially Tamil Nadu.
Medium - Usually 1-2 days off
Harvest festival of Kerala - Major holiday for Kerala-based employees.
High for Kerala teams - Usually 2-3 days off
Birch Space includes India payroll, statutory compliance, holiday calendars, timezone-aware time tracking, and multi-country leave policies built-in.