Each engagement model, DIY, MOS, DOS, and BOT, offers a different balance of cost, speed, control, and workspace flexibility.
This table gives you a clear, side-by-side view so you can quickly compare the
key features and decide which approach fits your business goals best.
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Commitment and Capex Requirements
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Capex Heavy | No Capex | No Capex | Capex Heavy (phased during transfer) |
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MOS uses ready infrastructure, no upfront spend. DOS gives you a branded dedicated office with signage, also no Capex (only infra fees). DIY demands heavy upfront setup. BOT requires phased Capex during transfer.
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Scalability
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Slower Scaling | Quick Scaling | Quick Scaling | Quick Scaling |
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Access to large vetted talent pool and geo-diverse offices. DIY scaling is slower. BOT scales quickly initially, then client-managed.
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100% HR Policies & Ops Playbook
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Build From Scratch | Readily Available | Readily Available | Build From Scratch |
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MOS and DOS include pre-built SOPs, HR systems, admin support. DIY builds from scratch. BOT transitions responsibilities over time.
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Level of Control & Customization
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100% Control | 100% Control | 100% Control | 100% Control |
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All models provide full decision-making on team structure, appraisals, and culture.
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Entity Setup & Legal Compliance
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30+ Compliances | No Compliance | No Compliance | No Compliance (before transfer) |
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MOS/DOS under our compliance umbrella. DIY requires full legal setup. BOT starts under us, then transitions to client.
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Compliance, Legal Risk & Employment Liabilities
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Legal Exposure | No Legal Exposure | No Legal Exposure | Less Legal Exposure |
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MOS/DOS shield clients under our EOR structure. DIY exposes to risks. BOT offers partial protection during setup.
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Transfer Pricing Compliance
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TP Compliance Requirement | No TP Compliance | No TP Compliance | No TP Compliance (before transfer) |
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Not applicable in MOS/DOS. DIY requires TP compliance. BOT requires TP post-transfer.
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Track Record & Operational Experience
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Unproven | Proven | Proven | Proven |
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MOS/DOS/BOT use proven playbooks. DIY lacks maturity.
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Cost Structure Transparency
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Transparent + Unpredictable | Transparent + Predictable | Transparent + Predictable | Transparent + Predictable |
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MOS/DOS/BOT offer transparent models. DIY costs are less predictable.
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Operational & Talent Dependencies
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Resource-Dependent | System-Driven | System-Driven | System-Driven |
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MOS/DOS/BOT are system-driven. DIY is people-dependent.
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Range of Hiring
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Full Scale | Full Scale | Full Scale | Full Scale |
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All models allow full-scale hiring, though DIY may struggle in niche roles.
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Geographic Diversity
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Concentrated | Diversified | Diversified | Diversified |
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MOS/DOS/BOT recruit from Tier 1–3 cities. DIY usually limited to one location.
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Access to Experienced Talent
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Not Available | Readily Available | Readily Available | Readily Available |
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MOS/DOS/BOT attract seasoned professionals. DIY lacks pull.
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Ability to Hire & Train Fresh Talent
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Unstructured | Structured Training | Structured Training | Structured Training |
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MOS/DOS/BOT have structured training. DIY lacks systems.
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Learning & Continuing Education
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Not Available | Readily Available | Readily Available | Readily Available |
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Integrated in MOS/DOS/BOT. Not available in DIY.
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Team Distribution Strategy
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Concentrated Teams | Distributed Teams | Distributed Teams | Distributed Teams |
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MOS/DOS/BOT allow centralized or distributed setups. DIY mostly centralized.
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Structuring Compensation
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Traditional | Tax-Efficient | Tax-Efficient | Tax-Efficient |
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MOS/DOS/BOT offer tax-optimized structures. DIY uses traditional models.
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Talent Acquisition & Retention
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Difficult to Build | Efficient | Efficient | Efficient |
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MOS/DOS/BOT enable fast replacements and continuity. DIY struggles.
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Availability of Other Services
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Not Available | All Services | All Services | All Services |
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MOS/DOS/BOT provide extended services like CPE, M&A, marketing. DIY must manage independently.
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Employment Contract Transparency
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Legal Exposure | Transparent | Transparent | Transparent |
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MOS/DOS/BOT provide compliant contracts. DIY drafts its own with risks.
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Capability to Support Captives/GCC
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Basic Setup | Scale-Ready | Scale-Ready | Scale-Ready |
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MOS/DOS/BOT can evolve into GCCs. DIY is limited.
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Cost Efficiency
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Higher Cost | Lower Cost | Lower Cost | Lower Cost |
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MOS/DOS/BOT leverage geo-distribution for lower costs. DIY costs are inflated.
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Vetting & Hiring Process
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Unstructured | Structured Vetting | Structured Vetting | Structured Vetting |
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MOS/DOS/BOT follow structured multi-stage vetting. DIY hiring is informal.
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Visa & Immigration Support
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Difficult to Build | Complete Support | Complete Support | Complete Support |
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MOS/DOS/BOT support visa documentation. DIY lacks experience.
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Centralized HRMS Platform
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Multiple Platforms | One Platform | One Platform | One Platform |
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MOS/DOS/BOT use unified platforms. DIY is fragmented.
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Customized Workspaces
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Difficult to Build | Shared Managed | Fully Dedicated (with signage, branded theme) | Fully Managed |
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DOS provides dedicated branded space. MOS/BOT provide managed shared/customized options. DIY must handle independently.
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Availability of Dedicated Workspace (NEW)
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Available (Capex Heavy) | Not Available | Available – Fully Dedicated | Not Available (pre-transfer) |
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DOS provides a dedicated space with your signage, customized to your theme. MOS offers shared space. DIY requires Capex-heavy setup. BOT provides shared setups until transfer.
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Access to State Incentives
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Difficult to Access | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Accessible with Support |
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BOT supports state-level incentives. DIY manages on its own. MOS/DOS not directly applicable.
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Employer of Record (EOR)
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You are EOR | MYCPE ONE is EOR | MYCPE ONE is EOR | Transition Available |
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MOS/DOS keep MYCPE ONE as EOR. DIY makes client EOR from day one. BOT transitions over time.
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GIFT IFSC Setup
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Complex to Set Up | Full Support | Full Support | Full Support |
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MOS/DOS/BOT provide end-to-end support. DIY faces multiple challenges.
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