Compliance Calendar – October 2026: Key Due Dates in India
Created By :
Anoop Kumar | Manager- Labour Law
October brings several recurring statutory compliance obligations for employers and businesses across India. With different labour law and Professional Tax requirements applying across states, keeping track of individual due dates can help businesses complete their filings and remittances on time.
To make monthly compliance planning easier, this October 2026 Compliance Calendar brings together key labour law, Professional Tax and related statutory obligations falling due during the month.
Whether you are an HR professional, payroll manager, finance team, business owner or compliance professional, this calendar can help you organise upcoming statutory responsibilities and reduce the possibility of missed deadlines.
Compliance Calendar – October 2026
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Key Compliance Due Dates in October 2026
5 October 2026
Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Remittance
Applicable State: Kerala
Employers covered under the applicable Labour Welfare Fund requirements in Kerala should ensure that the required LWF remittance is completed within the prescribed timeline.
10 October 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 liable to Professional Tax in these states should account for the applicable RC remittance and complete the requirement within the prescribed due date.
15 October 2026
Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Remittance
Applicable: PAN India
Employers covered under the EPF framework should ensure that the applicable provident fund contributions are remitted within the prescribed timeline.
Employees' State Insurance (ESIC) Remittance
Applicable: PAN India
Eligible establishments should complete their applicable ESIC contribution requirements by the due date.
EPF International Worker (IW) & EDLI Return
Applicable: PAN India
Establishments covered by the relevant International Worker provisions should ensure that the applicable EPF IW and EDLI return requirements are completed on time.
Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Remittance
Applicable States:
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Chandigarh
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Haryana
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Punjab
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Sikkim
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Tripura
Employers covered by the respective Labour Welfare Fund requirements in these jurisdictions should complete the applicable remittance within the prescribed timeline.
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable States:
Employers and businesses subject to Professional Tax requirements in Gujarat and Maharashtra should ensure timely completion of the applicable RC remittance.
Shops & Establishments (S&E) Quarterly Return
Applicable States:
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Andhra Pradesh
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Bihar
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Daman and Diu
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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Goa
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Jharkhand
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Kerala
Businesses covered under the applicable Shops & Establishments requirements in these jurisdictions should take note of the quarterly return obligation falling due on this date.
20 October 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable State: Karnataka
Employers and other entities covered by the applicable Professional Tax provisions in Karnataka should complete the required RC remittance within the prescribed timeline.
21 October 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable State: West Bengal
Businesses liable for Professional Tax in West Bengal should ensure that the applicable remittance is completed by the specified due date.
28 October 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable States:
Employers and businesses covered by the relevant Professional Tax requirements should complete the applicable RC remittance within the prescribed timeline.
30 October 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable States:
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Odisha
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Punjab
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Sikkim
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Tripura
Entities subject to Professional Tax requirements in these states should ensure that the applicable RC remittance is completed on time.
ER-I Quarterly Return
Applicable: PAN India
Establishments covered by the applicable Employment Exchanges Act requirements should take note of the ER-I quarterly return deadline and complete the relevant filing within the prescribed timeline.
31 October 2026
Professional Tax Registration Certificate (RC) Remittance
Applicable State: Jharkhand
Businesses and employers liable for Professional Tax in Jharkhand should complete the applicable RC remittance by the prescribed due date.
Key Compliance Areas to Track in October 2026
The October calendar covers several recurring statutory requirements, including:
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EPF remittance
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ESIC remittance
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EPF International Worker and EDLI return
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Labour Welfare Fund remittances
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Professional Tax RC remittances
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Shops & Establishments quarterly returns
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ER-I quarterly return
Since these obligations are spread across different dates and states, businesses with employees or operations in multiple locations should review their state-wise applicability before the respective deadlines.
Why Businesses Should Track Compliance Due Dates
Missing a statutory deadline can create avoidable compliance issues and additional administrative work. A structured compliance calendar allows businesses to identify upcoming obligations in advance and assign responsibility to the appropriate HR, payroll, finance or compliance teams.
Regular tracking can help organisations:
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Plan statutory payments and returns in advance.
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Reduce the likelihood of missed compliance deadlines.
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Keep employee-related statutory contributions on schedule.
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Monitor state-specific compliance requirements.
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Maintain organised records of recurring statutory obligations.
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Coordinate payroll and compliance activities more efficiently.
For businesses operating across several Indian states, maintaining a centralised compliance tracker can be particularly useful because the applicable requirements and due dates may vary by jurisdiction.
How AKM Global Can Help
Managing labour law and other recurring statutory obligations can become increasingly complex as an organisation expands across states. Different compliance requirements, filing schedules and payment deadlines may need to be monitored simultaneously.
AKM Global can support businesses with a range of compliance and payroll-related requirements, including:
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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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Shops & Establishments compliance
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Statutory compliance calendar management
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Periodic compliance tracking and advisory
Our professionals can help businesses establish a structured approach to recurring statutory obligations and keep track of applicable compliance requirements across locations.
Stay Ahead of Your October Compliance Deadlines
Keeping statutory obligations on a calendar is only the first step. Businesses should also confirm applicability, required documentation, payment details and filing requirements for each obligation before the relevant due date.
If your organisation needs support with labour law, payroll or state-specific statutory compliance, contact AKM Global to discuss your compliance requirements.