Employment Agreement, Offer & Appointment Letters
Employment contracts aligned to the Labour Codes
- 1ReviewExisting letters and pay structure checked.
- 2DraftTemplates aligned to the Labour Codes.
- 3Roll outIssued to new and existing staff.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Employment Agreement, Offer & Appointment Letters
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
An employment agreement sets out role, pay, probation, working hours, leave, notice, confidentiality, IP ownership and termination. Since the Labour Codes took effect on 21 November 2025, appointment letters are mandatory for employees and salary structures must respect the 'wages' definition, under which excluded allowances can't exceed 50% of remuneration. Post-employment non-competes are void under Section 27 of the Contract Act, but confidentiality and non-solicitation clauses can be enforced.
We draft offer letters, appointment letters and fuller employment agreements for senior hires, with CTC structures that work for PF, gratuity and tax under the new wage definition.
For startups we add IP assignment and confidentiality terms that investors look for in due diligence, and for remote and cross-border employees we address the governing law and statutory benefits that apply.
| Appointment letter | Mandatory under the Labour Codes |
|---|---|
| Wage rule | Excluded allowances ≤ 50% of total remuneration |
| Non-compete after exit | Void (Section 27, Contract Act) |
| Enforceable | Confidentiality, non-solicitation, IP assignment |
| Fixed-term staff | Gratuity after 1 year |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Startups and SMEs hiring employees
- Companies updating contracts for the Labour Codes
- Employers hiring senior or remote staff
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Offer and appointment letter templates
- Employment agreement
- CTC structure review
- Policy cross-references
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Existing letters and pay structure checked.
Templates aligned to the Labour Codes.
Issued to new and existing staff.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
