Why Patna businesses choose cloud payroll
Bihar's MSME base is growing fast, and more Patna businesses are formalising HR and payroll. Spreadsheets and a single accountant stop scaling once you have branches, field staff or statutory deadlines across multiple states. AccoNova gives a Patna team a compliant payroll engine and attendance evidence from day one — free up to 15 employees.
Built for Bihar's MSME reality
Many Patna businesses run lean teams with a founder or one admin handling HR. AccoNova is designed for exactly that: guided setup, a Hindi-capable interface and no need for a dedicated HR team to operate statutory payroll.
Statutory payroll that meets Indian deadlines
PF, ESI, TDS and Professional Tax obligations run on fixed monthly and quarterly cycles. AccoNova produces the payroll artefacts, including EPFO ECR text-file export, so your Patna accountant reviews and files on time rather than rebuilding registers by hand.
Attendance for field and branch teams
Whether you run a showroom in Patna, a branch in Muzaffarpur or field staff across Bihar, geofenced mobile punch and a tablet kiosk mode give you attendance evidence without buying biometric hardware.
What a Patna team gets with AccoNova
- ✓A free tier up to 15 employees — no cost to start.
- ✓EPFO ECR #~# text-file export from core payroll.
- ✓PF, ESI, TDS and Professional Tax handled in the payroll run.
- ✓GPS geofenced attendance and tablet kiosk mode.
- ✓Employee self-service portal for payslips and leave.
- ✓Hindi and English interface for local staff.
Frequently asked questions
Is AccoNova available for Patna and Bihar businesses?
Yes. AccoNova is a cloud HRMS and payroll platform usable anywhere in India, including Patna and the rest of Bihar. You need only a web browser; there is nothing to install.
Does AccoNova handle Bihar statutory payroll?
AccoNova handles PF, ESI, TDS and Professional Tax in the payroll run, with EPFO ECR text-file export. Statutory applicability varies by jurisdiction — verify your specific obligations with your accountant before filing.
Is there a free plan for a small Patna business?
Yes. AccoNova is free up to 15 employees, so a small Patna firm can run compliant payroll before paying anything.
Can my local accountant use it?
AccoNova is designed so a founder, an admin or an external accountant can run payroll and produce statutory outputs. The interface supports Hindi and English.
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Running payroll for a Patna business
Most Patna businesses start with a spreadsheet and one accountant. That works until you add branches, field staff or a second state. A cloud payroll tool removes the monthly rebuild: attendance feeds working days, statutory heads are calculated, and the EPFO ECR file is generated for you. Start with the free tier for up to 15 employees and add staff as you grow. Keep your accountant in the loop; the tool produces the outputs, they review and file. If you pay staff in more than one state, check that Professional Tax is handled per state before you commit.
About this page
Written and maintained by the AccoNova editorial and payroll team, and last reviewed on (first published ). Statutory applicability and regional rules vary; verify your own obligations with your accountant before filing. AccoNova publishes product guidance and educational resources; no independent qualified statutory reviewer is claimed.
Start free, then scale
AccoNova is free up to 15 employees, with Indian statutory payroll and hardware-free attendance. See the plans or book a short demo.