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Compliance Calendar

The compliance calendar is a month-by-month planner of recurring HR and labour compliance tasks: PF and ESI payments and returns, professional tax, TDS on salaries, labour welfare fund, POSH annual report, bonus, licence renewals and safety tests. HR and payroll teams fill in the exact due dates for their states and assign an owner to each task.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

HR & LABOUR COMPLIANCE CALENDAR

Company:
[Company Name]
Financial Year:
[Year]
States Covered:
[State Names]
Prepared by:
[HR Name]
Last Verified On:
[DD/MM/YYYY]

All due dates below are placeholders. Verify each date against current official notifications and portals before relying on them.

Monthly Compliances

ComplianceApplies ToDue DateOwnerStatus (Month)
PF contribution payment and ECRAll PF-covered establishments[Day] of following month[Owner Name][Done / Pending]
ESI contribution paymentESI-covered establishments[Day] of following month[Owner Name][Done / Pending]
TDS on salary depositAll employers deducting TDS[Day] of following month[Owner Name][Done / Pending]
Professional tax payment / return[State Names][Day] as per state[Owner Name][Done / Pending]
Payroll and attendance register updateAll establishments[Day][Owner Name][Done / Pending]

Quarterly / Half-yearly Compliances

CompliancePeriodDue DateOwnerStatus
TDS return on salaries (Form 24Q)Quarterly[DD/MM/YYYY][Owner Name][Done / Pending]
Labour welfare fund contribution[Half-yearly / Annual as per state][DD/MM/YYYY][Owner Name][Done / Pending]
Contract labour / establishment returns[As per rules][DD/MM/YYYY][Owner Name][Done / Pending]
Safety committee meetingQuarterly[DD/MM/YYYY][Owner Name][Done / Pending]

Annual Compliances

ComplianceDue Month / DateOwnerStatus
POSH Internal Committee annual report to employer and District Officer[DD/MM/YYYY][Presiding Officer / HR][Done / Pending]
Form 16 to employees[DD/MM/YYYY][Payroll Owner][Done / Pending]
Statutory bonus payment[DD/MM/YYYY][Payroll Owner][Done / Pending]
Shops & Establishments / factory licence renewal[DD/MM/YYYY][Admin Owner][Done / Pending]
Annual returns under labour laws / Codes[DD/MM/YYYY][HR Owner][Done / Pending]
Fire NOC and statutory equipment tests[DD/MM/YYYY][Admin / EHS][Done / Pending]
Annual POSH and safety training[Month][HR / EHS][Done / Pending]

Event-Based Compliances

  • New joiner: UAN generation / linking and ESI registration within the required time
  • Exit: PF exit date update and full and final settlement
  • Gratuity payment on eligible exit
  • Accident: statutory notices and ESIC accident report
  • Change in establishment details: update registrations
Prepared by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Authorised Signatory]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Monthly recurring tasks (PF, ESI, PT, TDS) in one table
  • Quarterly and half-yearly items such as TDS returns and ESI contribution periods
  • Annual items such as POSH report, bonus, leave encashment and licence renewals
  • State column, since PT and LWF vary by state
  • Owner and status columns for accountability
  • Placeholder dates to verify against current notifications

When to use it

  • Setting up payroll and HR compliance at a new company
  • Starting each financial year with a fresh plan
  • Handing over compliance work between HR team members
  • Coordinating with an external payroll or compliance vendor

How to customise this template

  1. 1Enter due dates from current official portals and notifications; do not copy from old lists
  2. 2Delete items that do not apply in your states (e.g., no PT in some states)
  3. 3Add client-specific or industry-specific compliances
  4. 4Set reminders [Number] days before each due date in your calendar app
  5. 5Update the calendar as Labour Code rules are notified

HR tips

  • Pay statutory dues a few days early to avoid portal issues near deadlines
  • Keep challans and acknowledgements in a monthly folder
  • Reconcile PF and ESI headcount with payroll each month
  • Review the calendar quarterly for law changes

Due dates and applicable compliances change with notifications, the four Labour Codes (in force from 21 November 2025, with rules being notified) and state laws; verify every date on official portals or with your compliance adviser.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the monthly HR compliances in India?+

Common monthly items include PF and ESI contributions and returns, professional tax where applicable, and TDS on salaries. Exact due dates depend on current rules and notifications.

Is professional tax applicable in every state?+

No. Professional tax is levied only by some states, at varying rates and due dates. Add it only for states where you have employees and it applies.

Do the Labour Codes change compliance due dates?+

They may, as central and state rules are notified. Review your calendar whenever new rules or portal changes are announced.