RiteHire - Employer of Record Services in Pakistan
RiteHire enables companies to hire, pay, and manage employees in Pakistan without setting up a local entity. We handle contracts, payroll, and statutory requirements.
How it works in 3 steps
Step 1: Discovery and Requirements
You share details about who you want to hire—role, salary, start date. We confirm scope and provide a quote. Timeline: 1–2 business days.
Step 2: Contracts and Onboarding Docs
We prepare employment contracts under Pakistani law and collect required documents from the employee. Timeline: 2–5 business days.
Step 3: Payroll, Compliance and Ongoing Support
We run monthly payroll, handle tax withholding, statutory filings, and provide ongoing HR support.
Employer of Record vs setting up an entity in Pakistan
A practical comparison to help you decide the right approach.
- Time to hire: EOR 2–5 days vs Entity 3–6 months
- Setup cost: EOR no setup fee vs Entity $5,000–$15,000+
- Ongoing admin: EOR handled by RiteHire vs Entity your responsibility
- Compliance risk: EOR we manage it vs Entity you carry it
- Exit flexibility: EOR month-to-month vs Entity wind-down required
What we handle in Pakistan
- Employment contracts under Pakistani law
- Onboarding documentation and collection
- Monthly payroll processing
- Statutory registrations (EOBI, social security where applicable)
- Income tax withholding and filings
- Monthly payslips for employees
- Benefits administration
- Exit processing and final settlement
Common roles hired in Pakistan
- Software Engineers
- Customer Support Representatives
- Marketing Specialists
- Virtual Assistants
- Finance and Accounting Staff
- Product Managers
- Data Analysts
- QA Engineers
What this looks like in practice
Typical onboarding: Once you confirm a hire, we prepare the employment contract and collect documents. EOBI registration is initiated. Employee starts within 2–5 business days. Monthly payroll: Around the 20th, you confirm changes. By the 25th–28th, employees receive pay. If someone leaves: We calculate final settlement including unpaid salary, accrued leave, and gratuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Employer of Record in Pakistan and how does it work?
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Pakistan is a local entity that legally employs workers on your behalf. RiteHire acts as the legal employer, handling contracts under Pakistani law, payroll, taxes, EOBI registration, and compliance obligations. You retain full operational control over day-to-day work.
How can I hire employees in Pakistan without setting up an entity?
Using an EOR like RiteHire, you can hire employees in Pakistan without setting up an entity. We employ your workers through our legal entity, issue compliant employment contracts, handle all statutory registrations, and manage payroll.
How quickly can I hire an employee in Pakistan through RiteHire?
Onboarding typically takes 2–5 business days depending on document completeness and any background verification requirements.
Our Services - RiteHire
Everything you need to hire and manage employees in Pakistan. From employment contracts to monthly payroll, statutory compliance to HR administration.
EOR Services
Hire employees in Pakistan without setting up a legal entity. Best for: Companies that want to hire full-time employees in Pakistan without establishing a local entity.
- Employment contracts under Pakistani law
- Statutory registrations (EOBI, social security)
- Onboarding documentation
- Exit and final settlement handling
Payroll
Monthly payroll processing with tax withholding, statutory deductions, and payslip generation. Best for: Companies already employing in Pakistan that need reliable payroll processing.
- Monthly payroll by the 25th–28th
- Income tax withholding
- EOBI/social security contributions
- Payslips for every employee
Compliance
Stay aligned with Pakistani labor regulations. Best for: Companies that need ongoing compliance monitoring or audit-readiness.
- Labor law monitoring
- EOBI and social security filings
- Record-keeping for audits
- Regulatory change updates
HR Support
Day-to-day HR administration. Best for: Companies that want to offload HR administration without building an in-house HR team.
- Leave request processing
- Expense claim management
- Employee query handling
- Policy guidance
Which option is right for you?
A comparison of Full EOR, Payroll-Only, and Compliance/HR services to help you choose.
Which service do you need?
Full EOR
We are the legal employer. You manage the work. Choose this if you do not have a legal entity in Pakistan and want to hire full-time employees with benefits.
Payroll-Only Support
You employ directly. We run payroll. Choose this if you already have a legal entity in Pakistan.
Compliance and HR Support
We help you stay compliant and handle HR tasks. Choose this if you have employment covered but need compliance monitoring.
Which service do I need to hire employees in Pakistan without setting up an entity?
You need our full EOR (Employer of Record) service. We become the legal employer of your workers in Pakistan—handling contracts, statutory registrations, payroll, and all employer obligations—while you retain operational control.
About RiteHire
We help international companies hire and manage employees in Pakistan. Based locally, we handle employment contracts, payroll, and compliance.
Our Story
RiteHire started with a straightforward observation: international companies wanted to hire talented professionals in Pakistan, but the process of setting up local entities and understanding labor laws was holding them back. We built RiteHire to solve that problem.
How we work
What RiteHire handles
- Employment contracts and offer letters
- Statutory registrations (EOBI, social security)
- Monthly payroll processing and tax withholding
- Payslip generation and distribution
- Leave and expense administration
- Exit processing and final settlement
What you handle
- Day-to-day work assignments and management
- Performance reviews and feedback
- Work schedules and deadlines
- Role-specific training and development
- Compensation decisions
- Termination decisions
What makes Pakistan tricky
- Provincial variations in labor laws and social security
- Statutory registration complexity (EOBI, provincial social security)
- Documentation requirements and timelines
How we reduce the risk
- Single point of responsibility for all employer obligations
- Structured compliance process with regular reviews
- Local presence and knowledge of Pakistani regulations
How does using RiteHire compare to setting up my own entity in Pakistan?
Setting up a legal entity in Pakistan typically takes 3–6 months and costs $5,000–$15,000+ in setup fees alone, plus ongoing administration. With RiteHire as your Employer of Record in Pakistan, you can hire within days, avoid entity setup entirely, and we handle all compliance.