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Bridge91 vs Papaya Global
Papaya Global runs EOR through local partners in each country. Bridge91 employs your people directly on its own Indian entity and runs the statutory filings itself.
Bridge91 and Papaya Global, section by section.
Every point about Papaya Global links to the public page it comes from, with the date we read it. Where a row says “Not publicly stated”, we could not find Papaya Global’s answer published.
Where Bridge91 outperforms Papaya Global
Four of the 19 rows where Bridge91 leads, read straight from the ledger below. Each one is a link to its row and its source.
- Service fee, per employee per monthFrom $59Papaya GlobalFrom $499source 1
- Time to first paycheckUnder 24 hoursPapaya Global"Get started in weeks"source 1
- Fee on converting dollars to rupeesNo FX feePapaya GlobalMarket rate plus fee and marginsource 2
- Chartered accountant on the boardYes, Big 4 trainedPapaya GlobalNot publicly stated
Pricing and terms
2 where Bridge91 leadsEntity and structure
2 where Bridge91 leadsBridge91 leads on this. Yes, Big 4 trained
Not publicly stated
India compliance, item by item
8 where Bridge91 leadsBridge91 leads on this. Registered and filed monthly
Not publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Registered and filed
Not publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Deducted, filed, Form 16 issued
Not publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Built up, paid on exit
Not publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Paid in each state
Not publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Registered by state
Not publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Handled
Not publicly stated
Structured to keep risk low
Read the permanent establishment guideAdvises each customer 7 Global terms
Speed and support
1 where Bridge91 leadsBridge91 leads on this. Under 24 hours
"Get started in weeks" 1 Global terms
Beyond employment and pay
6 where Bridge91 leadsBridge91 leads on this. Offered
Not publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Supplied and collected
Not publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Through trusted partners
Not publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Bridge91 Elevate
How Bridge91 Elevate worksHelps open an entity 13 Global terms
Bridge91 leads on this. Set by a Chartered Accountant
Try the take-home calculatorNot publicly stated
Bridge91 leads on this. Found and fitted out
How Bridge91 sets up a workspaceNot publicly stated
Sources
Global terms marks a statement the company makes for all the countries it serves. The page does not mention India.
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Papaya Global, Pricing page https://www.papayaglobal.com/pricing/ · read 2026-09-24
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Papaya Global, Payments and Exchange Rate Policy https://www.papayaglobal.com/payments-exchange-rate-policy/ · read 2026-09-24
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Papaya Global, India EOR blog https://www.papayaglobal.com/blog/employer-of-record-in-india/ · read 2026-09-24
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Papaya Global, About page https://www.papayaglobal.com/about/ · read 2026-09-24
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Papaya Global, "Workforce Country Guide India" https://www.papayaglobal.com/blog/workforce-country-guide-india/ · read 2026-09-26
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Papaya Global, "PE risk and employee numbers" blog https://www.papayaglobal.com/blog/permanent-establishment-risk-and-employee-numbers/ · read 2026-09-26
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Papaya Global, Employer of Record page https://www.papayaglobal.com/employer-of-record/ · read 2026-09-24
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Papaya Global, Pricing page https://www.papayaglobal.com/pricing/ · read 2026-09-26
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Papaya Global, 360 Support page https://www.papayaglobal.com/support/ · read 2026-09-24
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Papaya Global, "Top EOR Services in India" blog https://www.papayaglobal.com/blog/best-eor-services-india/ · read 2026-09-26
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Papaya Global, "Top EOR Services in India" blog https://www.papayaglobal.com/blog/best-eor-services-india/ · read 2026-09-24
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Papaya Global, "5 Considerations For Choosing A Global PEO/EOR" blog https://www.papayaglobal.com/blog/5-considerations-for-choosing-global-peo/ · read 2026-09-28
Moving off Papaya Global, in three steps.
The same sequence for every team, regardless of size.
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Review what you have
We review what Papaya Global has in place for your India team (contracts, payroll records, registrations) and list what carries over and what needs to be reissued.
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Becoming the legal employer
Bridge91 becomes the legal employer on its own Indian entity: new appointment letters, and Provident Fund, ESI and the state registrations each role needs.
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First payroll
Payroll starts on Bridge91’s systems on the date you choose, with the salary structure set by the Chartered Accountant on our board.
Questions worth asking before you switch.
Can we move from Papaya Global without a gap in payroll?
Yes. Bridge91 prepares the appointment letter, the statutory registrations and the first payroll for the start date you choose. You agree the end date of your current arrangement with Papaya Global.
Will our people see a break in their employment?
No. Their role and salary stay the same. The only change is the employer named on their Indian appointment letter, which becomes Bridge91 from the date you agree.
Can we keep Papaya Global for other countries and use Bridge91 for India?
Yes. Keep Papaya Global for the other countries you hire in, and run your India hires on Bridge91's own Indian entity, with one itemised invoice for India each month. Bridge91 specialises in India, so it sits alongside a provider that covers the rest of the world.
What happens when we want our own Indian entity?
Bridge91 Elevate sets it up for you. It incorporates the company, completes the statutory registrations, the FEMA reporting and the Indian bank account, and moves your team across. You can make the move whenever you are ready, because Bridge91 has no minimum term and holds no deposit.
Do you pay contractors in India too?
Yes, through Bridge91 CoR (Contractor on Record). Each contractor gets an agreement written for Indian law. Bridge91 deducts tax at source, issues Form 16A every year and handles GST on every invoice. Contractors join the same group health policy as employees from day one.
What support do we get on day one?
Instant support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by WhatsApp and email, and one named person for your account. On average, a new hire's first pay arrives in under 24 hours from agreed terms.
Which Indian filings does Bridge91 run?
Bridge91 runs each of these in-house, directed by the Chartered Accountant on its board: Provident Fund, ESI, income tax deducted from salary (TDS) with Form 24Q and Form 16, gratuity, professional tax in each state, Shops and Establishments registration in each state, and GST and Form 16A on contractor invoices. The compliance section of this page sets each one beside what Papaya Global publishes, with a link to Papaya Global's own page and the date we read it.
Considering a move from Papaya Global?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. No commitment, and no deposit to discuss.
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