Contract Labour (CLRA) Licence & Registration Services
Principal-employer registration, contractor licensing and CLRA returns.
Overview
Engaging contract labour without a CLRA licence triggers prosecution under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970. We help principal employers and contractors obtain RC and Licence, maintain CLRA registers and file annual returns.
Key Benefits
- Registration certificate (RC) for principal employers
- Licence (Form V / Form VI) for contractors
- Maintenance of statutory CLRA registers
- Annual return (Form XXV) and half-yearly returns
- Vendor compliance management across all sites
Our Process
- 1
Mapping
Identifying contract workmen and contractors at every site.
- 2
RC / Licence
Filing online applications and security deposit.
- 3
Registers
Form XIII, XIV, XV and other CLRA registers.
- 4
Returns
Filing annual and half-yearly returns with the Labour Department.
- 5
Vendor audits
Monthly verification of contractor wage and statutory compliance.
Who Needs This
- • Principal employers engaging 20+ contract workmen (50+ in some states)
- • Manpower contractors, facility-management and security vendors
- • Construction, infrastructure and EPC companies
- • IT parks, hotels and hospitals with outsourced staff
Documents Required
- • Form V issued by the principal employer
- • Contract / work order copy
- • PAN, GST and incorporation documents of contractor
- • List of contract workmen
- • EPF and ESI codes of contractor
Frequently Asked Questions
When is a CLRA licence required?
Whenever a contractor deploys 20 or more workmen (50+ in some states) at a principal employer's premises.
Who applies for RC and who applies for the licence?
The principal employer obtains the Registration Certificate (RC); each contractor obtains a separate Licence for every site.
What is the validity of a CLRA licence?
Licences are issued for one year and must be renewed before expiry.
What registers must be maintained under CLRA?
Register of contractors (Form XII), register of workmen (Form XIII), muster roll, wages register, register of advances and deductions, and others as prescribed.
Can The Experts manage our vendor compliance?
Yes. We run vendor compliance audits, collect monthly evidence and dashboard non-compliance across your contractor base.