Compliance Calendar – November 2026: Key Due Dates in India
Created By :
Anoop Kumar | Manager- Labour Law
November brings another set of recurring statutory compliance obligations for employers and businesses across India. From Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' State Insurance (ESIC) remittances to Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) payments, businesses need to keep track of applicable deadlines throughout the month.
To help organisations plan their compliance activities, this November 2026 Compliance Calendar highlights the key dates for labour law and Professional Tax obligations across various Indian states, along with applicable nationwide remittances and returns.
Whether you manage payroll, human resources, finance or statutory compliance, this calendar can help you organise upcoming obligations, coordinate internal responsibilities and reduce the risk of overlooking important deadlines.
For a reference to the previous month's statutory deadlines, review the Compliance Calendar – October 2026, which outlines key compliance obligations for employers and businesses across India.
Compliance Calendar – November 2026
Refer to the November 2026 compliance calendar to review the scheduled dates for Professional Tax remittances, Labour Welfare Fund payments, EPF and ESIC remittances, and related returns.
The calendar covers obligations applicable in specific states as well as certain requirements marked as applicable across India. Businesses should review the relevant dates against their registrations, employee locations and applicable statutory requirements.
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Key Compliance Due Dates in November 2026
5 November 2026
Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Remittance
Applicable State: Kerala
Employers covered by the applicable Labour Welfare Fund requirements in Kerala should review their remittance obligations and ensure that the required payment is completed by the relevant deadline.
10 November 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable States:
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Andhra Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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Telangana
Businesses and employers subject to Professional Tax requirements in these states should account for the applicable Registration Certificate (RC) remittance and complete the necessary payment within the prescribed timeline.
Organisations operating across multiple states should maintain separate records of state-specific obligations to ensure that each applicable remittance is addressed.
15 November 2026
The compliance calendar identifies several obligations for 15 November 2026, covering employee-related statutory remittances, returns and state-specific Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund requirements.
1. Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Remittance
Applicability: PAN India
Employers covered by the applicable EPF requirements should review their provident fund remittance obligations and ensure that the required contributions are accounted for and remitted within the prescribed timeline.
2. Employees' State Insurance (ESIC) Remittance
Applicability: PAN India
Eligible establishments should review their applicable ESIC contribution obligations and ensure that the necessary remittance is completed by the relevant due date.
3. EPF International Worker (IW) and Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Return
Applicability: PAN India
Establishments covered by the relevant International Worker provisions should take note of the EPF IW and EDLI return requirements listed in the calendar and plan the necessary compliance activities accordingly.
4. Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Remittance
Applicable State: Haryana
Employers subject to the applicable Labour Welfare Fund requirements in Haryana should review the relevant remittance obligation and complete the required payment within the prescribed timeline.
5. Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable States:
Businesses and employers liable for Professional Tax in Gujarat and Maharashtra should review their applicable RC remittance requirements and ensure that the necessary payment is completed on time.
Because multiple compliance activities are scheduled for this date, businesses should coordinate their payroll, finance and compliance teams in advance to avoid last-minute processing issues.
20 November 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable State: Karnataka
Employers and businesses covered by the applicable Professional Tax provisions in Karnataka should review their RC remittance obligations and ensure that the required payment is completed within the prescribed timeline.
Maintaining an updated state-wise compliance tracker can help businesses monitor recurring remittances and assign responsibility to the appropriate team.
21 November 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable State: West Bengal
Businesses liable for Professional Tax in West Bengal should take note of the scheduled remittance date and complete the applicable RC payment within the relevant timeline.
Organisations with operations in multiple states should ensure that the West Bengal obligation is tracked separately from other state-specific Professional Tax requirements.
25 November 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable States:
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Bihar
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Odisha
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Punjab
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Sikkim
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Tripura
Employers and businesses subject to Professional Tax requirements in these states should review the applicable RC remittance obligations and make the necessary arrangements for timely payment.
Where an organisation has employees or registrations in several of these states, a centralised compliance calendar can help the finance and payroll teams track the requirements for each jurisdiction.
26 November 2026
Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate (EC) Remittance
Applicable State: Bihar
The November 2026 calendar identifies a Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate (EC) remittance for Bihar on this date.
Businesses and individuals subject to the applicable enrolment-based Professional Tax requirements should verify their obligations and ensure that the necessary remittance is completed within the relevant timeline.
The EC-related requirement should be tracked separately from the Registration Certificate (RC) remittances scheduled for other dates.
28 November 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable States:
Businesses and employers covered by the relevant Professional Tax requirements in Assam and Meghalaya should review the scheduled RC remittance and complete the applicable payment within the prescribed timeline.
Organisations operating in the northeastern states should maintain an updated record of their state-specific registrations and recurring compliance dates to support timely completion.
Key Compliance Areas to Track in November 2026
The November 2026 compliance calendar covers several recurring statutory obligations for employers and businesses in India.
The key compliance areas include:
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Employees' Provident Fund (EPF): Applicable provident fund remittances for covered establishments.
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Employees' State Insurance (ESIC): Applicable employee-related insurance contribution remittances.
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EPF International Worker (IW) and EDLI returns: Relevant return requirements for establishments covered by the applicable provisions.
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Labour Welfare Fund (LWF): State-specific remittance obligations, including those listed for Kerala and Haryana.
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Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) remittances: State-specific requirements scheduled throughout November.
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Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate (EC) remittance: The Bihar-related obligation listed for 26 November.
The applicability of these requirements depends on the relevant statutory provisions, registrations and circumstances of each business. Employers should therefore review the calendar alongside their existing compliance records rather than assume that every listed obligation applies to every establishment.
Why Businesses Should Track Compliance Due Dates
Managing statutory compliance involves more than recording dates on a calendar. Businesses also need to identify the obligations applicable to their operations, prepare the required information, coordinate payments and returns, and ensure that the responsible teams complete each activity within the relevant timeline.
When compliance deadlines are spread across different states and statutory requirements, relying on informal reminders or individual spreadsheets can make it difficult to maintain a consistent overview.
A structured compliance calendar can help organisations:
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Plan statutory payments in advance: Identify upcoming remittances and coordinate them with payroll and finance schedules.
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Track state-specific requirements: Maintain visibility over Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund obligations across different locations.
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Coordinate internal teams: Assign responsibility for individual payments, returns and other compliance activities.
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Reduce the risk of missed deadlines: Use advance reminders and periodic reviews to monitor outstanding obligations.
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Maintain organised compliance records: Keep relevant payment confirmations, filing acknowledgements and supporting documentation together.
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Improve multi-location compliance management: Monitor obligations across different registrations and operational locations through a centralised process.
For businesses operating in multiple Indian states, these practices can make recurring statutory compliance easier to monitor and manage.
How AKM Global Can Help
Managing labour law, payroll and statutory compliance requirements can become more challenging as a business expands its workforce or operates across multiple states. Different remittance schedules, registration requirements and recurring compliance obligations may need to be monitored simultaneously.
AKM Global supports businesses with compliance-related requirements, helping them establish a more structured approach to managing recurring statutory obligations.
Depending on the organisation's requirements, support may include:
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Labour law compliance management
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EPF and ESIC compliance
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Professional Tax compliance
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Labour Welfare Fund compliance
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Payroll compliance support
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Statutory compliance calendar management
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Periodic compliance tracking and advisory
A structured compliance management process can help businesses identify applicable requirements, organise their compliance schedules and coordinate activities across relevant internal teams.
For organisations with employees or operations in multiple locations, maintaining an updated compliance calendar and reviewing state-specific requirements regularly can support more consistent statutory compliance management.
Stay Ahead of Your November 2026 Compliance Deadlines
The November 2026 compliance calendar provides an overview of key EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund obligations scheduled during the month.
Businesses should review the applicable dates in advance, confirm which requirements apply to their establishments, and coordinate the necessary payments and returns with their payroll, finance and compliance teams.
Since statutory obligations can vary by state, registration type and establishment-specific circumstances, organisations should verify the applicable requirements before acting on the calendar.
If your business needs assistance with labour law compliance, payroll compliance, Professional Tax or statutory compliance calendar management, contact AKM Global to discuss your requirements.