Recruit, Offshore, Setup Operation and Expand In India

We offer our clients end to end workforce management solutions !

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Enter. Build. Scale
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Your India journey, from EOR-led Micro GCC to Full-Scale GCC.

WhiteHatts helps international companies enter India, build teams and scale operations — with talent, payroll, compliance and ongoing workforce support.

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Payroll & Compliance

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WhiteHatts helps international companies enter India, build teams and scale operations — with talent, payroll, compliance and ongoing workforce support.

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What we offer

End to end Workforce Management Solutions

WhiteHatts helps global and Indian organisations build and scale operations in India through integrated workforce and operational solutions. From leadership hiring and team build-outs to EOR-led market entry and GCC setup, we enable companies to establish and expand their India presence quickly, compliantly, and at scale.

India Entry : EOR-Led Micro GCC

EOR-led hiring that enables you to deploy and manage teams in India—without entity setup, delays, or compliance complexity.

Micro to Full-Scale GCC

Workforce-led Global Capability Centre establishment

Executive search & Selection

Leadership and specialised talent hiring

Business Support Services

Office Search,Partner Search & Accounting & Tax filing Support

At WhiteHatts, we help businesses—startups to multinationals—find exceptional leadership and specialist talent. Our core strength lies in legal and financial executive search, but we also deliver mid to senior-level talent across functions and industries on client demand.

From General Counsel and CFOs to techno-commercial and cybersecurity roles, we bring deep expertise and a customized approach to every search.

  • Multi-sector expertise
  • Tailored leadership hiring
  • India and international coverage

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Are you considering expanding your business in INDIA? Do NOT have Indian presence ? Nothing to worry any longer ! We are your INDIAN BUSINESS EXPANSION Partners. In India, we are the trusted partners of our Global clients. We take on the responsibilities completely of your work force or Employees’ as your Employer of Record and support international and local businesses who want to employ work force in India, without having to establish a local entity. An Employer of Record, sometimes known as an international PEO .(Professional Employer Organisation) , enables you to quickly hire and onboard employees in India. Often, it takes as little as two to four weeks, without having to take on the cost and risk of establishing a local entity. With over 10 years in the industry, we’re experts when it comes to human resources and payroll needs in India.

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WhiteHatts provides end-to-end business support services for foreign companies entering or expanding in India, including HR advisory, Virtual CFO and financial accounting solutions, and real estate support. We help align HR strategies with business goals, ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, and manage payroll and statutory filings. Our Virtual CFO services cover bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial reporting. We also assist in securing office and residential spaces for your team, handling lease negotiations and onboarding support. With WhiteHatts, you get a trusted partner for smooth, compliant, and cost-effective India operations.

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WHAT WE OFFER

How We Help Businesses Build & Scale

From Market Entry to Workforce & GCC Operations

WhiteHatts helps international and Indian businesses enter markets, build teams and scale operations through integrated talent, EOR, workforce and business support solutions.

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India Entry

Enter. Build. Scale
in India.

EOR-led market entry that evolves from your first hire to a Micro GCC and Full-Scale GCC.
EOR
Micro GCC
Full-Scale
GCC
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Talent &
Leadership

Build the Right Team.

Executive search, specialist hiring and leadership talent solutions to build high-performing teams across key functions.
Search
Hire
Build
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Global Workforce

Hire Across Borders.
Operate with Confidence.

Workforce solutions across the UK and UAE, including EOR, employment administration and ongoing workforce management.
UK EOR
UAE EOR
Workforce
Management
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Business Support
& Operations

Run. Comply. Scale.

Payroll, statutory compliance, HR administration, accounting, tax and operational support for growing businesses.
Payroll
Compliance
HR
Operations
Accounting
& Tax

One Workforce Partner
Across Markets.

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INDIA

Enter. Build. Scale.

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UNITED KINGDOM

Hire. Employ. Scale.

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UAE | DUBAI

Search. Hire. Employ.

What we offer

End to end Workforce Management Solutions

At WhiteHatts, We help our clients to Build, Offshore, Setup operations and Expand in India.

Executive Search & Selection

Executive Search & Selection

We are an Executive Search firm. We focus on "Finding the perfect Leadership Talent to Connect with Start-ups to established Indian and Multinational companies. We expertise in search and selection of all kind of functional and techno commercial positions across multiple industry sectors. WhiteHatts is pre-eminently a multi discipline executive search firm specialising in Finance, Legal, Cloud Tech and Cyber Security Search. The firm is successfully addressing the manpower needs of Service, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT) sectors over decades. Our functional position Search Practice including Legal, Financial and IT Searches for consulting firms and multi-domain industries are some of the distinguished and predominate practice areas since the inception of company.

Employer of Record Service

Are you considering expanding your business in INDIA? Do NOT have Indian presence ? Nothing to worry any longer ! We are your INDIAN BUSINESS EXPANSION Partners. In India, we are the trusted partners of our Global clients. We take on the responsibilities completely of your work force or Employees’ as your Employer of Record and support international and local businesses who want to employ work force in India, without having to establish a local entity. An Employer of Record, sometimes known as an international PEO .(Professional Employer Organisation) , enables you to quickly hire and onboard employees in India. Often, it takes as little as two to four weeks, without having to take on the cost and risk of establishing a local entity. With over 10 years in the industry, we’re experts when it comes to human resources and payroll needs in India.

HR Advisory Service

Business Support Services for Foreign Companies in India

WhiteHatts provides end-to-end business support services for foreign companies entering or expanding in India, including HR advisory, Virtual CFO and financial accounting solutions, and real estate support. We help align HR strategies with business goals, ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, and manage payroll and statutory filings. Our Virtual CFO services cover bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial reporting. We also assist in securing office and residential spaces for your team, handling lease negotiations and onboarding support. With WhiteHatts, you get a trusted partner for smooth, compliant, and cost-effective India operations.

( send in EOR page) YOUR GATE WAY TO DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA !

Expand Your Business with your "EOR" Partner in India

Do Not have an India Entity ?

We at WhiteHatts’ provide  employment solutions to overseas companies, those do not have an Indian entity.  In India we manage your complete work forces  solutions, viz. payroll, compliances, travel ,expenses benefits and tax compliance  as your  Employer of Record, which means you can begin doing business in India without a local entity. This not only allows your business to expand in Indian  market faster, but also has the potential to save your business  a huge expansion costs.

As one of the leading India’s Employer of Record with an in-house recruitment team,   We  provide end to end HR Solutions to our overseas partner e.g. source, hire, and onboard your Indian workforce including visa processing assistance. We hire employees in accordance with Indian labor law regulations and manage all employment law compliances and coordinate all expense claims and benefits payments. 

Although we act as your employees’ Employer of Record, you still maintain full autonomy and control over of your  all employees at all times. 

Our Services ( send in EOR page)

Relocation Assistance

We offer our foreign clients a wide range of assistance, including temporary lodging, disposition of a residence, acquisition of a new residence, mortgage assistance, cultural training and language training

Visa Advisory

We assist our expat employees in the processing of Visa application. Our solution is tailored to your company’s needs to achieve a positive outcome for your work force seeking a visa to work in India.

Healthcare Benefits

We make sure all the employees with us, their spouses and dependents get right healthcare coverage and benefits at the time of need to ensure satisfaction.

Social Benefit Management

Our experts ensure that all social benefits administrations related compliance and Govt.payments are made in time to ensure no legal hassles

Expenses Reimbursement

Hassle free ESS and HRIS platform to manage and track all your day to day Expenses & Reimbursement, and access to Salary slips, Form 16 and all other notifications etc.

Comliance Management

Our C&M team make sure that we are fully complied with all regulatory compliance and all related dues paid in time to Government

Executive Search

WhiteHatts is a niche Executive Search firm with deep expertise in identifying and placing exceptional Legal and Finance professionals across law firms, in-house roles, consulting firms, and industry.

Law Firm Search Practice

At WhiteHatts, our Law Firm Search Practice is dedicated to supporting the dynamic talent needs of Indian and international law firms. We specialize in identifying, assessing, and placing high-performing legal professionals

House Legal Search Practice

WhiteHatts has a well-established In-House Legal Search Practice, trusted by start-ups, Indian conglomerates, and multinational corporations to build and strengthen their legal teams. We specialize in identifying and placing top-tier legal talent across

WhiteHatts Unmatched Trust. Unrivaled Satisfaction.

Client confidence and candidate loyalty lie at the heart of everything we do.

Prabhat is an excellent recruiter. He is responsive and understands the needs of his client very well. He is quick to understand the business needs and the ...

Sumit P Corporate Lawyer

Prabhat and his team approached me with an exciting and relevant opportunity. He patiently explained me the profile and understood my expectations. The WhiteHatts team has been ...

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LOCAL EXPERTISE

GLOBAL REACH

TRUSTED PARTNER

OUR PEOPLE

Meet Our Leadership & Global Partners

A diverse team with deep expertise, regional insight and a shared commitment to help businesses enter, hire and scale across markets.

People. Drive. Possibilities.

OUR PEOPLE

Meet Our Leadership & Global Partners

A diverse team with deep expertise, regional insight and a shared commitment to help businesses enter, hire and scale across markets.

Prabhat Maharana

Prabhat Maharana

Founder & CEO

Leading WhiteHatts’ vision and client partnerships across talent and global workforce solutions.

Email: Prabhatt@whitehatts.com

India Entry & GCC Global Workforce

Prabhat Maharana

I’ve been building WhiteHatts since 2009. We’ve evolved from talent solutions into an India entry and workforce delivery partner, helping international companies enter, build and scale through EOR, Micro GCC, talent and operations.We work across India, Dubai and the UK and support clients across the GCC lifecycle — from market entry and EOR to Micro GCC setup, talent, payroll, compliance and operational scaling.

Email: Prabhatt@whitehatts.com

Puneet Soni

Puneet Soni

GCC Growth & Transformation Leader

Advising global businesses on GCC setup, talent strategy and organisational transformation.

Email: Puneet@whitehatts.com

India Entry & GCC Global Workforce

Puneet Soni

With 25+ years of experience, Puneet brings deep expertise in GCC strategy, AI-led transformation, and global business growth. He advises CXOs on establishing and scaling future-ready Global Capability Centres through digital innovation, strategic partnerships, and scalable operating models. His experience spans enterprise and government sectors, driving GCC expansion, global alliances, and sustainable business impact.

Email: Puneet@whitehatts.com


Tomoyuki Yamato

Tomoyuki Yamato

Japan India Partner

Connecting Japanese businesses with India’s talent ecosystem for cross-border hiring.

Email: Yamato@whitehatts.com

Japan–India Entry Cross-Border Hiring

Tomoyuki Yamato

WhiteHatts partners with Tomoyuki YAMATO, a Japan–India business professional based between Tokyo and Bengaluru, to help Japanese companies enter and scale in India. Through market-entry advisory, business development, Virtual Expat, Virtual CXO, and WhiteHatts’ EOR-led Micro GCC model, we provide a seamless pathway from initial market validation to building a full-scale India GCC. Japan-side relationships. India-side execution. A trusted pathway to India.

Email: Yamato@whitehatts.com

Mona Yadav

Mona Yadav

UK India Partner

Supporting UK and India businesses with talent acquisition, market entry and workforce solutions.

Email: Mona@whitehatts.com

UK–India Partnerships Global Talent

Mona Yadav

Mona Yadav represents WhiteHatts in the UK, helping businesses explore India–UK market entry through practical, low-risk strategies. She connects clients with WhiteHatts’ expertise in market entry, EOR, Micro GCC, and workforce solutions—enabling them to test markets, hire talent, and scale operations with confidence.

Email: Mona@whitehatts.com

Neeraj Chadda

Neeraj Chadda

Partner – Talent & Executive Search

Partnering with clients on end-to-end talent delivery across legal, finance and corporate functions.

Email: Neeraj@whitehatts.com

Talent Sourcing Client Engagement

Neeraj Chadda

As Partner – Talent Acquisition at WhiteHatts, Neeraj specialises in mid-to-senior-level recruitment across legal, finance, compliance, and other key business functions. She brings expertise in executive search, specialist hiring, talent mapping, and leadership recruitment, helping clients identify and secure the right talent to drive business growth.

Email: Neeraj@whitehatts.com


Bhavya Dubey

Bhavya Dubey

Lead – Legal & Executive Search

Specialising in legal, risk and compliance hiring for global and Indian businesses.

Email: Bhavya@whitehatts.in

Legal Hiring Compliance & Risk

Bhavya Dubey

Bhavya Dubey is Lead Legal Recruiter at WhiteHatts, specialising in executive search and lateral hiring for law firms, corporate legal teams, and multinational organisations. She focuses on legal talent across Associate to Partner levels, as well as compliance and Company Secretary roles, leveraging market mapping and talent advisory to connect clients with the right professionals.

Email: Bhavya@whitehatts.in


Riddhi Sharma

Riddhi Sharma

TA & HR Business Partner

Supporting clients with executive and specialist hiring across key industries and functions.

Email: Riddhi@whitehatts.in

Executive Search Client Support

Riddhi Sharma

As HR Business Partner, she aligns people strategies with business objectives, specialising in Talent Acquisition (TA), workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, HR operations, and compliance. She partners with leadership teams to attract talent, strengthen organisational culture, and implement effective people practices that support business growth.

Email: Riddhi@whitehatts.in


Swara Ghate

Swara Ghate

Employment & Business Law Advisor

Specialises in employment law, contracts, HR policies, documentation, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Email: Swara@whitehatts.com

Employment Law Business Law

Swara Ghate

Swara specialises in labour and employment law, advising businesses on employment contracts, general contracts, HR policies, legal documentation, and workforce compliance to minimise risk and ensure alignment with Indian regulations.

Email: Swara@whitehatts.com

Prabhat Maharana

Founder & CEO

Leading WhiteHatts’ vision and client partnerships across talent and global workforce solutions.

Prabhat Maharana

Puneet Soni

GCC Growth & Transformation Leader

Leading WhiteHatts’ vision and client partnerships across talent and global workforce solutions.

India Entry & GCC Global Workforce

Puneet Soni

With 25+ years of experience, Puneet brings deep expertise in GCC strategy, AI-led transformation, and global business growth. He advises CXOs on establishing and scaling future-ready Global Capability Centres through digital innovation, strategic partnerships, and scalable operating models. His experience spans enterprise and government sectors, driving GCC expansion, global alliances, and sustainable business impact.

Tomoyuki Yamato
Tomoyuki Yamato

Japan India Partner

Connecting Japanese businesses with India’s talent ecosystem, enabling cross-border hiring and workforce solutions.

Mona Yadav
Mona Yadav

UK India Partner

Supporting UK and India businesses with talent acquisition, market entry and workforce solutions.

Neeraj Chadda
Neeraj Chadda

Legal & Compliance Talent Leader

Specialising in legal, risk and compliance hiring for global and Indian businesses.

Bhavya Dubey
Bhavya Dubey

Talent Delivery Specialist

Partnering with clients on end-to-end talent delivery across legal, finance and corporate functions.

Riddhi-Sharam
Riddhi Sharma

Talent Partner

Supporting clients with executive and specialist hiring across key industries and functions.

Swara Ghate

Research & Operations

Driving research, market mapping and operations support for global and India mandates.

Neeraj Chadda
Neeraj Chadda

Legal & Compliance Talent Leader

Specialising in legal, risk and compliance hiring for global and Indian businesses.

Bhavya Dubey
Bhavya Dubey

Talent Delivery Specialist

Partnering with clients on end-to-end talent delivery across legal, finance and corporate functions.

Riddhi-Sharam
Riddhi Sharma

Talent Partner

Supporting clients with executive and specialist hiring across key industries and functions.

Swara Ghate

Research & Operations

Driving research, market mapping and operations support for global and India mandates.

Meet Our Team

Prabhat Maharana

Founder & CEO

A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary

Puneet Soni

Puneet Soni

GCC Growth & Transformation Leader

Tomoyuki Yamato

Tomoyuki Yamato

Japan India Partner

Mona Yadav

Mona Yadav

UK India Partner

Neeraj Chadda

Neeraj Chadda

Partner (TA) & Head Payroll

Bhavya Dubey

Bhavya Dubey

Lead Legal Recruiter

Riddhi-Sharam

Riddhi Sharma

HR Business Partner

Swara Ghate

Employment & Business Law Advisor

Our Brand Partnership

Our Trusted Clients

Global businesses that trust WhiteHatts to build and scale their teams.

Reha Mittal

Prabhat and WhiteHatts team has been very supportive and transparent through out the process. My recruitment process took more than a month but it was very smooth because of very effective communication.

Finance Professional Mckinsey & Company

Reha Mittal

Candidate Experiences

Meaningful Opportunities. Brighter Careers.

From career guidance to the right placement, we help professionals take the next step in their career with confidence.

WhiteHatts Unmatched Trust. Unrivaled Satisfaction

Ane Zabaleta Uralde Project Manager

’I ve had the pleasure of working with them for three years, and they’ve consistently been professional, approachable, and reliable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and truly hope to collaborate again in the future. Thank you for everything!"

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