Built for Kerala Businesses • കേരളത്തിന് വേണ്ടി

HR Software for Kerala SMEs

Kerala businesses across 10 districts use Offrd to handle offer letters, attendance, payslips and HR documents, without a dedicated HR team. സരളമായ HR, ഒരേ ഒരു ടൂൾ.

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Kerala SME using Offrd HR software

Who does a Kerala employer register with, and where does the money go?

Two layers apply. The local one comes from Kerala. The central one is the same everywhere in India.

Professional tax
Levied, but not by any state department. Professional tax in Kerala is a local self government levy. statuteFile at www.professiontax.lsgkerala.gov.in.
Shops and Establishments
Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 (Act 34 of 1960). ActApplies at: No employee threshold. All shops and commercial establishments must be. Time limit: Application within 60 days from the date the establishment commences work.Authority: The Assistant Labour Officer having jurisdiction over the area. sourceFiled at lcas.lc.kerala.gov.in.
Labour welfare fund
Yes. Kerala Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1975 (Act II of 1977). source
Worth knowing here
Statewide: profession tax is a local self government levy, so the assessing authority changes from city to city. Only six municipal corporations (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kannur, Kozhikode, Thrissur and Cochin) and 86 municipalities are on the LSGD Profession Tax Online Payment System. Shops and establishments registration is statewide through the Labour Commissionerate's LCAS portal, before the Assistant Labour Officer of the circle source
Central, not local
Central law covers provident fund, employee state insurance, gratuity, bonus and tax deducted at source. Those numbers do not change because you are in Kerala.

Please check this before you act on it. Offices move, jurisdictions get redrawn and rates are revised, often quietly. Ring the department to confirm the address, and get your CA or labour adviser to sign off the compliance position. None of this is legal or tax advice. Offrd has no connection to the offices named and does not represent them. Checked 12 September 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us at service@offrd.co.

What should an offer letter in Kerala actually contain?

There is no statutory format for an offer letter in India, which is exactly why so many of them are thin. A usable one names the legal entity making the offer, the job title, the reporting line, the work location, the date of joining, the gross annual salary with its components set out separately, the probation length, the notice period on both sides, and a date by which the candidate has to respond. Leave any of those out and the argument happens later, usually at exit.

The component split matters more than the headline number. Basic pay drives provident fund, gratuity and leave encashment, so a letter that shows only a single annual figure tells the candidate nothing about take home pay. Offrd builds the letter from the salary structure you set up once, so the breakup in the offer, the appointment letter and the first payslip are the same numbers.

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How does maternity leave affect payroll and records?

The benefit is paid at the average daily wage for the three months preceding, so the payroll entry is not simply the last monthly salary. Provident fund continues. The leave does not draw down the earned leave balance, and treating it as ordinary leave is a payroll error rather than a policy choice.

Keeping the maternity record separate in the attendance register is what makes the eighty day eligibility check possible later.

paternity leave in India

Frequently asked questions

Is an offer letter legally binding in India?

An accepted offer letter is a contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, so both sides are held to what it says. That is why the salary breakup, the joining date and the notice period belong in the letter rather than in an email thread.

Kerala Districts We Cover 10 ജില്ലകൾ

Each city page covers the local industry context, common HR pain points and how Offrd fits that district's businesses.

Kochi • കൊച്ചി

HR Software for Kochi

Infopark, Cochin Port and logistics businesses. Fast documents and compliant records for growing teams.

Thiruvananthapuram • തിരുവനന്തപുരം

HR Software for Thiruvananthapuram

Technopark and Kazhakuttom corridor teams. Offer letters, attendance and payslips in one clean flow.

Kozhikode • കോഴിക്കോട്

HR Software for Kozhikode

UL Cyberpark and Mavoor Road businesses. HR documents done before the next client call.

Thrissur • ത്രിശ്ശൂർ

HR Software for Thrissur

Jewellery, finance and wellness businesses. Simple attendance and quick letter generation.

Kollam • കൊല്ലം

HR Software for Kollam

Cashew processing and port trade businesses. Manage shift-based workforces and seasonal HR.

Alappuzha • ആലപ്പുഴ

HR Software for Alappuzha

Coir, tourism and houseboat operations. Keep records tidy across permanent and seasonal staff.

Kottayam • കൊട്ടയം

HR Software for Kottayam

Rubber trade, publishing and education along the MC Road corridor. Clean HR with no overhead.

Palakkad • പാലക്കാട്

HR Software for Palakkad

Kanjikode industrial corridor and coaching centres. Payslips and letters without extra admin work.

Malappuram • മലപ്പുറം

HR Software for Malappuram

NRI-backed retail, gold trade and private education. HR documents in minutes on any device.

Kannur • കണ്ണൂർ

HR Software for Kannur

Handloom, furniture and construction businesses. Mobile-first attendance and proper exit documents.

What Kerala Businesses Use Offrd For

The full employee lifecycle, from first offer to final exit, handled in one workflow.

Offer Letters

Generate clean, formatted offer letters in minutes. Templates follow standard Kerala SME norms with your company details.

Digital Onboarding

Collect employee documents online and track completion status without chasing people across WhatsApp.

Attendance and Leaves

Flexible check-ins for office, field and remote staff. Clear leave balances and quick approvals with export-ready reports.

Payslip Generation

Accurate salary breakups with downloadable slips. Structured to stay consistent with PF, ESI and Professional Tax inputs.

Probation and Confirmation

Track probation periods and get reminded before due dates. Issue confirmation letters without delay.

Separation Documents

Separation letters, experience letters and proper exit records, ready when needed, not rushed at the last moment.

Why Kerala SMEs Find Offrd Practical

Kerala's workforce is smartphone-literate, compliance-aware and spread across towns, sites and branches. Offrd fits that reality.

Mobile-Ready Workforce

Most Kerala employees use smartphones daily. Attendance marking, payslip access and leave requests all work on mobile without any app download.

Compliance Matters Here

Kerala businesses take PF, ESI and Professional Tax seriously. Consistent document templates and guided salary inputs help you stay organised.

Distributed Teams

Branches across districts, field staff and remote offices are common. One account covers all locations without extra configuration.

Gulf-Return Professionalism

Many Kerala businesses are run by people who have seen structured systems abroad. Offrd gives that same sense of order to HR documents and approvals.

No Dedicated HR Staff

Most SMEs up to 100 employees run without a full-time HR person. Offrd is built for the owner, admin or accountant who handles HR alongside everything else.

Neat Records, No Drama

Kerala owners prefer clean formats, correct documentation and simple processes. Offrd keeps everything in one place without unnecessary complexity.

Common Questions

Answers to what Kerala businesses ask before getting started.

What HR documents can Kerala businesses generate with Offrd?

Offrd generates offer letters, onboarding kits, attendance reports, payslips, probation confirmation letters, increment letters and separation or relieving letters. All documents follow consistent formatting and download immediately.

Which Kerala cities and districts does Offrd cover?

Offrd is used by businesses across Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kannur. The product works for any team in Kerala regardless of location.

How much does Offrd cost for a Kerala SME?

Offrd has two plans. Pay-per-use is priced at Rs 99 per document with no monthly commitment. The subscription plan is Rs 50 per active employee per month and covers all documents for that employee. New accounts start with 50 free credits, no card required.

Does Offrd work for small teams with fewer than 20 employees?

Yes. There is no minimum team size. The pay-per-use option suits small teams that do not need documents every month. The subscription plan works better once HR activity is regular.

Does Offrd help with PF, ESI and Professional Tax compliance in Kerala?

Offrd helps structure salary components and HR documents to stay aligned with PF, ESI and Professional Tax requirements through guided setups and consistent templates. It is not a statutory filing tool but keeps your documentation clean and in order.

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