Compliance Calendar – February 2026
Created By :
Anoop Kumar | Manager- Labour Law
Staying on top of statutory compliance deadlines is critical to avoid penalties and ensure smooth business operations. The Compliance Calendar for February 2026 highlights key labour law, professional tax, EPF, ESIC, and other statutory filings and remittances applicable across various states in India. Employers and compliance teams should review the schedule carefully and plan timely action.
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Key Compliance Due Dates – February 2026
1 February 2026
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Factories Act (Y) Return – Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
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Payment of Bonus Act (Y) Return – PAN India
5 February 2026
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Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Remittance – Kerala
10 February 2026
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Professional Tax (P-Tax) RC Remittance – Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana
15 February 2026
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CLRA (Y) Return – PAN India (Principal Employer)
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EC (Y) Return – Tamil Nadu
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ESIC & EPF Remittance – PAN India
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EPF IW & EDLI Return – PAN India
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ISMW (Y) Return – PAN India
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LWF Remittance – Haryana
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P-Tax RC Remittance – Gujarat
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Payment of Wages (PW) (Y) Return – PAN India
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Minimum Wages (MW) (Y) Return – West Bengal
20 February 2026
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Professional Tax (P-Tax) RC Remittance – Karnataka
21 February 2026
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Professional Tax (P-Tax) RC Remittance – West Bengal
28 February 2026
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POSH (Y) Return – Haryana
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P-Tax RC Remittance – Assam, Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura
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P-Tax EC Remittance – Kerala
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Shops & Establishments (S&E) (Y) Return (Form R) – Maharashtra
Abbreviations Used
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CLRA – Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
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EPF – Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme
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EDLI – Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme
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IW – International Worker
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ESIC – Employees’ State Insurance Act
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ISMW – Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act
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LWF – Labour Welfare Fund Act
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MW – Minimum Wages Act
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P-Tax – Professional Tax (Registration & Enrolment Certificate)
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PW – Payment of Wages Act
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S&E – Shops & Commercial Establishments Act
Note: (Y) – Yearly Return | (HY) – Half-Yearly Return
Why This Compliance Calendar Matters
Missing statutory deadlines can result in interest, penalties, and compliance risks. This calendar is designed to help organizations track obligations efficiently, plan filings in advance, and maintain regulatory discipline across multiple states.
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