Payroll in Mumbai
Mumbai runs on volume — brokerages, import–export houses, textile traders and a fast-growing D2C scene, all generating more ledger entries in a week than many businesses see in a quarter. That volume is exactly what an on-demand accountant is built for: you book the days the work actually takes, instead of carrying a full-time salary through the quiet weeks.
Mumbai employers among trading houses, brokers and D2C brands cross the EPF and ESI headcount thresholds quickly — both deposits fall due on the 15th of the following month, and the SOP verifies applicability and wage definitions before the first Mumbai salary register is run.
Maharashtra is consistently among India's largest GST-collecting states, and Mumbai businesses feel it in filing discipline: monthly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B cycles, e-invoice serial control, and banks that expect current books before extending working capital. A verified accountant who works to a published SOP keeps all three in order.
₹1,200/day
A typical standalone engagement is 1 accountant-day a month — ₹1,200/month at the standard tier.
The same engine prices every city — what changes your quote is scope, volume and backlog, not the pin code. On-site visits in Mumbai add a flat ₹300/day.
Book in Mumbai →How the work runs — the payroll SOP
- ✓Verify EPF / ESI applicability and wage definitions
- ✓Match payroll with EPFO / ESIC portal and bank payments
- ✓Process salary register and statutory deductions
- ✓File EPF / ESI within due dates; save challans
Every engagement — in Mumbai or anywhere in India — ends with your dashboard updated and a plain-language MIS, and every booking generates a GST-compliant invoice.
Payroll due dates for Mumbai businesses — FY 2026-27
| Obligation | Frequency | First due dates |
|---|---|---|
| TDS / TCS depositAnyone deducting TDS (Sections 392/393, IT Act 2025) | Monthly | 30 April 2026, 7 May 2026, 7 June 2026, … |
| PF (EPF) contributionEmployers with 20+ employees (or voluntarily registered) | Monthly | 15 April 2026, 15 May 2026, 15 June 2026, … |
| ESI contributionEmployers with 10+ employees (wage limit applies) | Monthly | 15 April 2026, 15 May 2026, 15 June 2026, … |
| Form 130 — salary TDS certificateAll employers (replaces Form 16 from TY 2026-27) | Annual | 15 June 2026 |
The full 23-obligation calendar, month by month: statutory compliance calendar →
Payroll in Mumbai — common questions
How much does payroll cost in Mumbai?
Payroll starts from ₹1,200 per accountant-day in Mumbai — the same engine-computed rate as everywhere in India; what changes your quote is scope, transaction volume and backlog, not the pin code. A typical standalone engagement is 1 accountant-day a month — ₹1,200/month at the standard tier. On-site visits in Mumbai add a flat ₹300/day, volume discounts run up to 20%, and every booking gets a GST-compliant invoice.
Can the accountant visit my office in Mumbai?
Yes. Engagements run online by default with a live dashboard, and on-site visits anywhere in Mumbai, Maharashtra are available as a flat ₹300/day add-on. Many of the city's trading houses, brokers and D2C brands choose a mix — on-site for the setup visit, online for the recurring cycle.
How are accountants serving Mumbai verified?
Every accountant on the platform clears the same qualifying exam and document verification before taking a single assignment — there is no city-specific shortcut. Before booking payroll in Mumbai you see the accountant's verified profile and experience tier, and every visit ends with a sign-off recorded on the portal.