A strategic, side-by-side comparison between the Managed Office Solution (MOS) and the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model,
designed for firms deciding between operational efficiency and long-term asset creation
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Access to Talent
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Full Access (500k+ Network) |
Full Access (500k+ Network) |
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Both models provide immediate access to a vetted network of 500,000+ professionals and 3,000+ active team members across 18+ cities.
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Recruitment Support
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Included (Custom Selection) |
Included (Custom Selection) |
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Utilizing a specialized recruitment engine, both models source, screen, and test candidates specifically for your enterprise requirements.
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Commitment & Capex
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No Capex (Ready Infra) |
No Capex (Phased Transfer) |
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Both models are initially Capex-free. BOT differentiates by allowing for phased investment if you decide to take ownership later.
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Cost Transparency
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100% Transparent (Cost + Fee) |
100% Transparent (Cost + Fee) |
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Both models offer complete transparency; you pay the Actual Staff Salary plus a fixed Management Fee.
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Control Over Team
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100% Control (Client Managed) |
100% Control (Client Managed) |
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Both models grant 100% authority over your team, including hiring, training, and daily workflows.
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Entity & Legal Liability
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No Exposure (Vendor Liability) |
Transitional (Safe Handover) |
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Both shield you from local labor laws and tax filings initially. BOT includes a legal framework to transfer the entity when you are ready.
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Workspace & Infrastructure
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Shared Space (Standard) |
Custom Branded (Dedicated) |
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MOS provides enterprise-grade shared workspaces. BOT offers Dedicated, Custom-Branded offices to build your corporate identity.
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Learning & Development
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Included (Free Access) |
Included (Free Access) |
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Both include free, unlimited access to the MYCPE platform (15,000+ hours of CPE) for all staff.
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HRMS Technology
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Full Access (Unified Suite) |
Full Access (Unified Suite) |
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Both provide full access to a unified, AI-powered HRMS platform for the entire employee lifecycle.
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Staff Notice Period
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9 Weeks | 9 Weeks | |
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A strict 9-week notice period is enforced in both models to guarantee smooth knowledge transfer.
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Culture Replication
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Your Culture (Extension of Firm) |
Your Culture (Extension of Firm) |
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Both models allow you to implement your specific values and engagement activities, "cloning" your onshore culture.
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Scalability & Speed
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Fast/Flexible | Fast/Flexible | |
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Scale from 1 to 50+ staff in weeks using the existing ecosystem and ready infrastructure.
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Asset & Entity Ownership
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No Ownership (Service Only) |
Future Ownership (Risk-Free Path) |
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BOT is the only model designed for future ownership, allowing you to "try before you buy".
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Transfer Pricing (TP)
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None (Simple Invoice) |
Post-Transfer (Deferred) |
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MOS is a simple service invoice. BOT only triggers TP requirements after the final transfer of the entity.
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GIFT IFSC Setup
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Full Support | Full Support | |
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Both offer end-to-end consulting for setting up in India's GIFT City to unlock tax holidays and incentives.
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The BOT model offers an advantage over the MOS model.
The Firm would experience no difference between the two models.