<h1>Global payroll provider opens APAC hub in India - raises cross-border payroll, tax, licensing, data-transfer (GDPR Article 46) risks</h1> A global payroll and HR solutions provider has opened operations in India to serve as an APAC hub, raising legal considerations around cross-border payroll compliance, local employment and tax laws, and regulatory licensing. Data protection and international data-transfer obligations will be central given HR data processing and AI advisory services, requiring adequate transfer mechanisms and vendor controls. Integration with enterprise systems (including SAP S/4HANA) implicates contractual liability, IP and software-licensing issues, cybersecurity and third-party risk management. Companies engaging the provider should conduct jurisdictional compliance checks, review service agreements and liability caps, and ensure AI use complies with emerging regulatory frameworks.