India Compliance Calendar 2026
A single view of every statutory due date Indian payroll and HR teams cannot afford to miss — PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, LWF and annual returns.
Monthly Due Dates
| Day | Task | Law |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | PF contribution + ECR filing | EPF & MP Act, 1952 |
| 15th | ESIC contribution & return | ESI Act, 1948 |
| 21st | Professional Tax payment — West Bengal | WB State Tax on Professions Act, 1979 |
| 10th | Professional Tax payment — most other states | State PTax Acts |
Annual & Half-Yearly Filings
- Professional Tax Annual Return (by 30 April for previous financial year)April
- POSH Annual Report (by 31 January)January
- PF Annual ReturnApril
- Factories Act Annual Return — Form 22April
- Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) half-yearly contributionJanuary / July
- ESIC Half-Yearly Return (Apr–Sep cycle close)May
- ESIC Half-Yearly Return (Oct–Mar cycle close)November
- Form D — Payment of Bonus ActWithin 30 days of payment