Establishments in 13+ states must contribute to the Labour Welfare Fund for every employee. Non-compliance attracts fines and prosecution.
Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) is a statutory contribution mandated under respective State Labour Welfare Fund Acts in states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal, Punjab, and Chandigarh. Employers must register and contribute (along with employee contribution) to the LWF at specified intervals, funding welfare schemes like housing, medical aid, education and recreation for workers.
Verify if your state has LWF legislation and the applicable contribution rates.
Apply on the state LWF Board portal or Labour Department website.
Upload incorporation certificate, employee list and address proof.
State LWF Board reviews application and allots registration number.
Calculate employer and employee contributions for the period.
LWF Registration Certificate issued; begin periodic contributions.
⏱Expected timeline:3–5 working days (Standard); 1–2 working days (Premium)
⚠️Warning:Non-registration and non-contribution to LWF attracts fines of ₹5,000–₹50,000, interest at 12% on unpaid contributions, and prosecution under respective State LWF Acts.
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