Businesses or individuals outside India need to obtain a Foreign Employer License when they have the desire to employ Indian nationals or entities to perform specific tasks or projects. This license will ensure foreign employers do comply with the country’s labor laws and immigration rules. Here is who needs it:Foreign companies hiring Indian employees:
Foreign Companies Employing Indians: Any foreign company hiring Indian employees to work onsite or remotely from India or to work on Indian-based projects needs to get a Foreign Employer License.

Foreign Organizations/NGOs:
Any international organization or non-governmental organizations hiring Indian consultants or workers for work in India require the license.

Foreign Multinational Corporations (MNCs):
MNCs working in India or employing Indian citizens to do work related to their projects or operations require this license as they are considered to be in violation of India’s employment laws.

Foreign Recruitment Agencies: Foreign recruitment agencies that join forces with Indian companies to recruit Indians or conduct recruitment operations on behalf of foreign employers in India require this license.

Freelancers/Consultants from Abroad:
Independent consultants or freelancers from foreign countries that wish to employ Indian workers for particular projects require a Foreign Employer License.

Foreign Educational Institutions:
This license is required by foreign educational or training institutions that seek to recruit Indian nationals for any administrative or teaching positions in India.

Foreign Contractors or Service Providers:
Foreign contractors outsourcing services or employing Indian workers to execute a service or contractual obligation in India need to get a Foreign Employer License registered.