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Compliance Calendar – March 2026

Created By : Anoop Kumar | Manager- Labour Law
 
Staying compliant with statutory deadlines is essential to avoid penalties and ensure smooth business operations. Below is the Compliance Calendar for March 2026, covering key due dates under various labour laws and professional tax regulations across different states in India.
We recommend businesses mark these dates and prepare documentation in advance to ensure timely remittance and return filings.
 
Compliance Calendar – March 2026
 
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Key Compliance Due Dates – March 2026

5th March 2026

  • LWF Remittance – Kerala

10th March 2026

  • Professional Tax (RC) Remittance – Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana

15th March 2026

  • ESIC & EPF Remittance – PAN India
  • EPF IW & EDLI Return – PAN India
  • LWF Remittance – Haryana
  • Professional Tax (RC) Remittance – Gujarat
  • Payment of Wages (PW) Monthly Return – Jammu & Kashmir

20th March 2026

  • Professional Tax (RC) Remittance – Karnataka

21st March 2026

  • Professional Tax (RC) Remittance – West Bengal

28th March 2026

  • Professional Tax (RC) Remittance – Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram

30th March 2026

  • Professional Tax (RC) Remittance – Manipur, Maharashtra, Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Odisha
  • Professional Tax (EC) Remittance – Manipur, Odisha, Tamil Nadu

31st March 2026

  • Professional Tax (EC) Remittance – Maharashtra, Nagaland
  • Shops & Establishment (S&E) Yearly Return – Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand

Abbreviation of Acts

For ease of reference, the following abbreviations are used in this calendar:
  • EPF – Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme
  • EPF EDLI – Employee Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme
  • EPF IW – International Worker Return
  • ESIC – Employees’ State Insurance Act
  • LWF – Labour Welfare Fund Act
  • P-Tax – Professional Tax (Registration & Enrolment Certificate)
  • PW – Payment of Wages Act
  • S&E – Shops & Commercial Establishment Act
Why Timely Compliance Matters
Failure to meet statutory deadlines may result in:
  • Penalties and late fees
  • Interest liabilities
  • Legal notices
  • Reputational risks
AKM Global assists organizations in managing end-to-end compliance, including calculation, remittance, documentation, and return filings across multiple jurisdictions in India.

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If you require support with labour law compliance, professional tax remittances, or statutory return filings, our team is here to help.
Contact us today to ensure seamless and timely compliance management.
 
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