Labour Laws · All India
State-specific dates must be confirmed against the notification applicable to your registration.
Statutory Compliance Due Dates
Recurring deadlines in one place, so nothing depends on someone remembering it.
Recurring deadlines
| Obligation | Frequency | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| PF — ECR upload and challan payment | Monthly | 15th of the following month |
| ESI — contribution payment and return | Monthly | 15th of the following month |
| Professional Tax — deduction deposit | Monthly (state-specific) | As notified by the state |
| Labour Welfare Fund | Half-yearly or annual (state-specific) | As notified by the state |
| CLRA — contractor return | Half-yearly | As prescribed by the applicable rules |
| Factories Act — annual return | Annual | As prescribed by state factories rules |
| Bonus — payment to employees | Annual | Within 8 months of the accounting year end |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the PF and ESI due date?
- Both are due by the 15th of the month following the wage month.
- Why are some dates shown as state-specific?
- Professional Tax, LWF and several returns are governed by state rules, and the dates genuinely differ between states.
Sources & references
Last Updated: 2026-09-06
Information is based on applicable laws, rules, notifications and government sources and should be verified for the latest amendments.
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