LWFlowState Authority
LWF — Labour Welfare Fund Contribution
Half-yearly employer and employee contribution to the state labour welfare fund.
- Due
- 15 Jul and 15 Jan
- Frequency
- Half-yearly
- If it lapses
- Penalty and interest as prescribed by the state fund — ₹5,000
- Statutory reference
- State Labour Welfare Fund Acts
Who has to file it
Every one of these has to hold before LWF binds an entity:
- 5 or more employees
- levied in 14 states
- Usually owned by:
- Accountant
- Typical effort:
- 1 hour
Common questions
- When is LWF due?
- 15 Jul and 15 Jan. It falls due twice a year.
- Who has to file LWF?
- It applies to 5 or more employees and levied in 14 states.
- What is the penalty for filing LWF late?
- Penalty and interest as prescribed by the state fund — ₹5,000
This is the standing statutory position. The government extends deadlines often, and an extension is not reflected here until the rule is updated. Mallah Software Services Private Limited is a software company and not a firm of company secretaries or chartered accountants — nothing here is legal, tax or secretarial advice. Confirm the date with your professional before relying on it. See the Professional Disclaimer.