Retain & Hire Your Indian Employees
The Strategic Alternative to H-1B Visas
The new H-1B framework has created an immediate and unsustainable challenge for US companies. At Elatre, we provide the definitive solution: a proven, compliant, and rapid framework to retain your valued Indian employees and hire new talent directly in India.
For over a decade, we have been the trusted operational partner for North American firms. We transform your biggest challenge into your greatest strategic advantage, with full implementation in as little as 72 hours.
Losing Your Best Indian Talent to the $100,000 H-1B Fee?
Secure your team in 72 hours. We are the proven, compliant Employer of Record for US companies in India.
Stop the disruption. Keep your projects on track. Elatre provides the immediate, ironclad legal framework to retain your employees in India without the cost and complexity of H-1B visas.
✅ Keep Your Team: Ensure zero disruption to your business.
✅ Save Money: Avoid the $100,000 H-1B fee per employee.
✅ Stay 100% Compliant: We handle all Indian HR and legal rules for you.
NOTICE: Due to unprecedented demand, priority onboarding slots for September are now critically limited. Book your call to secure your spot.
Ensure Business Continuity
Our rapid 72-hour onboarding process means your team keeps working and your projects stay on track without any disruption.
Eliminate Compliance Risk
We act as your legal Employer of Record in India, taking on 100% of the HR, payroll, and legal compliance responsibilities.
Achieve Significant Savings
Avoid the $100,000 H-1B US visa fee and unpredictable costs with our simple, transparent flat-fee pricing model for your continued business operations.
Elatre Advantage: Global Expertise, Local Presence
Elatre offers a unique advantage through our dual-office structure. Our Houston, Texas office provides strategic oversight and direct, real-time support for our North American clients. This ensures seamless communication and cultural alignment. Complementing this, our Chennai, India office delivers deep operational expertise, ensures local compliance, and acts as the robust hub for managing your teams on the ground. This integrated approach guarantees you both strategic comfort and efficient execution.
Years of Experience
Top-Rated Certified Company
North America & Europe
Employees Capabilities
Our Services
Retain Your Employees (EOR)
This is our fastest and most popular solution. We act as the legal Employer of Record (EOR), solving your H-1B problem today.
Build Your Team (Managed)
We find, hire, and manage your new team members in our professional Chennai office. It's the easiest way to grow your talent pool.
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Engineers, strategists, writers, and designers
Companies across North America & Europe
Learn About Elatre.
Our mission is simple: to provide a seamless, compliant, and strategic bridge for US companies to connect with world-class talent in India. We believe that in today’s interconnected world, geography should not be a barrier to building the best possible team. Our 1000-plus engineers, strategists, writers, designers, media buyers, and analysts work as one unit.
Our philosophy is rooted in partnership, not transactions. We operate as a direct extension of your team. This is why we established our dual-office presence in Houston, Texas, and Chennai, India. For over 10 years, we have been the silent operational engine behind the success of dozens of US companies, helping them build resilient, cost-effective, and dynamic global teams.
Where is Elatre located?
Houston, Texas, USA and Chennai, India. Our team works from both offices with remote coverage across US and international time zones for clients in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and India.
Which regions do you serve?
United States and Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. Our team works in multiple timezones such as ET, CT, PT, GMT, and CET.
What makes Elatre different from other providers?
Our differentiation lies in our integrated global partnership model. We are founder-led, giving you direct strategic access to our leadership. We practice a high-touch engagement model, and our Houston office serves as a strategic hub, enabling us to offer seamless, in-person support and quarterly business reviews to our North American partners. Finally, we have a deep specialization in serving US companies, so we intrinsically understand your standards for security, communication, and operational excellence.
How does Elatre protect our company's data and intellectual property?
We operate under a rigorous, enterprise-grade security doctrine. Our entire information security management system is ISO 27001 certified, ensuring your IP and data are protected by auditable, global standards. We are also fully HIPAA compliant for handling sensitive data. This is supported by secure infrastructure, strict access controls, employee training, and physical security at our Chennai operations center.
What kind of team at Elatre will be supporting our business?
You are supported by a dedicated, integrated global team. Your senior Client Success Partner may be based in our Houston office for real-time, US time-zone collaboration. They are backed by our center of excellence in Chennai, which includes our in-house teams of legal and compliance experts, experienced HR professionals, and IT support staff who manage the day-to-day operations for your team members in India.
ow does Elatre's dual-office structure in Houston and Chennai benefit us?
Our dual-office structure provides a unique "best of both worlds" advantage.
Our Houston Office offers you strategic, on-the-ground partnership in the US. It ensures seamless communication, cultural alignment, and senior leadership engagement in your time zone.
Our Chennai Office provides deep operational expertise, access to India's world-class talent pool, and flawless on-the-ground compliance.
How It Works in 3 Simple Steps
We designed our process to be fast and hassle-free for you.
Step 1: 15-Minute Strategy Call
You talk directly with our founder, Divya. We'll listen to your needs and give you a clear, straightforward plan. No confusing jargon, just solutions.
Step 2: We Handle the Paperwork
Our expert HR team works directly with your employees in India to handle all contracts and legal forms. It's a smooth and professional process for them, and completely hands-off for you.
Step 3: Rapid Legal Onboarding
In as little as 72 hours, your employees are officially on our payroll and continue working for you without interruption. Problem solved.
Who We Partner With
Our frameworks are designed to provide strategic value to a wide range of US companies, from agile startups to global enterprises. While our partners come from diverse industries, they typically fall into one of four categories.
Tech Startups
For startups where speed and capital are critical, we act as your instant operational partner. We enable you to hire niche talent quickly without the immense cost or administrative drag of H-1B visas, so you can focus entirely on growth.
Large Global Enterprises
For large enterprises, the key priorities are strategic risk mitigation and enterprise-grade security. We deliver large-scale, bespoke solutions, like our Build-Operate-Transfer model, to de-risk your reliance on H-1B visas for entire departments.
Mid-Sized Enterprises
For established companies scaling their operations, the new H-1B fees create a significant budget challenge. We provide a robust and compliant framework to retain your valued employees cost-effectively and build new teams with confidence and predictability.
IT & Professional Service Firms
For consultancies and agencies whose business model relies on deploying skilled talent, H-1B fees can destroy pricing competitiveness. We provide a flexible talent model, allowing you to scale your consultant base up or down based on project demand.
Our Commitment to Security & Compliance
Elatre maintains an internal framework that is fully compliant with ISO 27001 standards. This means our information security management systems adhere to the rigorous policies, procedures, and controls mandated by the standard. Your intellectual property and sensitive data are protected through meticulous internal audits and continuous improvement.
Furthermore, we are fully compliant with HIPAA regulations, applying all necessary administrative, technical, and physical safeguards required for handling Protected Health Information (PHI). We readily execute Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), reflecting our commitment to meeting these stringent US federal requirements. Your data integrity and confidentiality are paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are five frequently asked questions specifically about the H-1B alternative services.
1. Is this Employer of Record (EOR) model legal and fully compliant?
Yes, absolutely. The Employer of Record model is a standard, globally accepted business practice for hiring international talent. Elatre operates as a fully registered and compliant legal entity in India. We legally hire your employee onto our payroll, adhering to all Indian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory benefit requirements. Your company then has a simple B2B service contract with us. This structure is 100% compliant and designed to completely mitigate your legal and administrative risks.
2. What are the total costs involved besides your monthly management fee?
We believe in radical transparency. The total monthly cost is composed of three simple parts:
The Employee's Gross Salary: The agreed-upon salary you want to pay your employee.
Statutory Contributions: The mandatory employer-paid contributions required by Indian law (such as Provident Fund and insurance), which are calculated as a percentage of the gross salary.
Elatre's Flat Management Fee: Our single, flat fee for handling all HR, payroll, compliance, and administrative services.
We provide a detailed cost breakdown before you sign anything, so you have complete visibility with no hidden fees.
3. How can you really onboard an employee in just 72 hours?
Our speed is the result of having a pre-established, optimized system. We are not starting from scratch. We have the legal entity, standardized employment contracts, and a dedicated onboarding team ready to act immediately. The 72-hour clock begins the moment you approve our agreement and provide the necessary employee details. Our team then works directly with your employee to complete the digital paperwork.
4. Who is in charge of my employee's day-to-day work and performance?
You are. It is critical to understand the division of responsibilities:
Elatre (The Legal Employer): We handle all HR administration, payroll, benefits, taxes, and local compliance.
Your Company (The Manager): You manage all work-related aspects. This includes assigning tasks, directing projects, managing day-to-day responsibilities, conducting performance reviews, and making decisions about promotions or salary increases.
Your employee remains a seamless, integrated part of your team. We simply operate as the compliant HR infrastructure in the background.
5. What is the experience like for my employee? Do they receive good benefits?
The experience for your employee is one of stability and professionalism. They become a full-time, permanent employee of Elatre, which gives them greater job security and access to benefits they might not have otherwise. Every employee onboarded through us receives a comprehensive package that includes:
Enrollment in all mandatory government social security and pension schemes (like Provident Fund).
Access to our premium corporate health insurance plan for them and their families.
A dedicated, local HR contact in their time zone to answer any employment-related questions.
This ensures your team members feel supported, valued, and have a professional and stable employment structure in India.
URGENT: Only Limited Onboarding Slots Available
Current Date: September 20, 2025
Since the H-1B policy announcement, our inbound inquiries from US firms have surged. To maintain our high-touch, world-class service for every partner, we must limit the number of new companies we can onboard each week.
Our India Direct Hire (EOR) plan is experiencing the highest demand due to its 72-hour turnaround. Priority onboarding slots for this service are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis following an initial strategy call.
Testimonials
★★★★★
Years of Experience
Top-Rated Certified Marketing Agency
North America & Europe
Revenue Generated
We came in with messy marketing and no clue about AI. Divya explained everything in plain English and her team set up automations that save our staff hours every week. They reply fast and get work done the same day when it is urgent.
Sarah P.
Owner, Austin, Texas
What I value most is how reachable the founder is. Divya jumps in on calls, makes decisions, and her team moves.
Emily S.
COO, Seattle
Compliance matters in our industry. Every draft came with sources and an approval path our legal team accepted. Divya kept the process calm and steady.
Priya N.
Business Partner, Boston
We sell B2B in the US and Canada. One shared dashboard, one plan, and a team that actually answers late evening for our West Coast calls. Easy to work with.
Brenda C.
Head of Growth, Toronto
I have worked with many agencies for few years. None were this quick or available, and they charge thousands of dollars for any works. It's very easy to work with the elatre team and if we ask about web, ads, CRM, or even HR workflows, someone on the team knows the answer and gets it done.
Chris P.
President, Columbus
They have small in-house team here in United States. Elatre team handles the heavy lifting and keeps us in the loop with one short update each week. Divya checks in personally which I appreciate.
Daniel A.
CTO, San Jose
Our Offices
To schedule your visit to our office, simply give us a call. Our team will help you book a visit at your convenience and answer any questions you may have.
Houston, United States
13201, Northwest Freeway, Suite 800, Houston, TX 77040
Call us: +1 646 755 2633
Working hours: Monday – Sunday
6 am to 8 pm EST
New York, United States
99 Wall Street #3679,
New York, NY 10005
Call us: +1 646 755 2633
Working hours: Monday – Sunday
6 am to 8 pm EST
Chennai, India
Plot No 21, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, Chennai – 600096
Call us: +91 636 950 1013
Working hours: Monday – Saturday
10 am to 7 pm IST
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