Payroll Software for
Indian Businesses
Run payroll for your team in 20 minutes. PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and TDS calculated automatically. Payslips sent to employees. Challans generated.
Part of Proactiq OS — the all-in-one business platform. ₹2,999/month flat for 15 users.
Every statutory deduction handled
Proactiq calculates all of these automatically every pay cycle
| Deduction | Calculation | Who Pays |
|---|---|---|
| Employee PF | 12% of Basic | Employee |
| Employer PF | 13% of Basic | Employer |
| ESIC (Employer) | 3.25% of Gross | Employer |
| ESIC (Employee) | 0.75% of Gross | Employee |
| Professional Tax | State-specific slabs | Employee |
| TDS (Section 192) | As per income tax slab | Employee |
| LWF | State-specific | Both |
| Bonus (Statutory) | 8.33% of Basic | Employer |
All calculations verified against Indian labour law. Professional Tax rates vary by state — Proactiq handles all states.
Payroll features that save hours every month
From attendance to payslip in 20 minutes
Auto PF & ESIC Calculator
Statutory deductions calculated automatically every month. Generates ECR file for EPFO portal submission.
Auto Payslip Generation
Professional payslips emailed to employees on payday. CTC, gross, deductions, net pay — all formatted.
Leave & Attendance Integration
Payroll automatically accounts for leave taken. Marked absent = salary deducted. No manual calculation.
TDS & Form 16
Auto TDS calculation. Generate Form 16 for all employees at year-end. Investment declarations managed.
Process in 20 Minutes
Run payroll for 50 employees in 20 minutes. Review, approve, and it's done. No spreadsheets.
AI Payroll Assistant
Ask 'What's our payroll cost this month including ESIC?' — AI gives you the answer instantly.
Payroll Software — FAQ
What is the best payroll software for small business in India?▼
Proactiq OS is the best payroll software for Indian SMBs — it auto-calculates PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and TDS. Process payroll for 50 employees in 20 minutes. Includes HR, CRM, and Finance at ₹2,999/month flat.
Does Proactiq calculate PF and ESIC automatically?▼
Yes. Proactiq automatically calculates Employee PF (12%), Employer PF (13%), ESIC (3.25% employer, 0.75% employee), and Professional Tax based on your state. It generates PF and ESIC challans every month.
Can I run payroll for contractual and full-time employees together?▼
Yes. Proactiq supports full-time, part-time, contractual, and intern payroll — each with different salary structures, PF eligibility, and tax treatment.
Does Proactiq generate payslips automatically?▼
Yes. Proactiq generates professional payslips for each employee and sends them via email automatically on payroll run day. Payslips show all deductions, CTC components, and net take-home.
Is there a free payroll software in India?▼
Proactiq OS has a free plan with basic payroll for up to 3 employees. Paid plans start at ₹2,999/month for 15 users with unlimited payroll runs.
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