July 2025 Compliance Calendar: Critical Dates and Compliance Requirements

Created By : Anoop Kumar | Manager- Labour Law

Staying updated with compliance deadlines is essential for businesses in India. Missing important dates related to tax submissions, labour laws, or professional contributions can result in financial penalties and legal setbacks. To support businesses in maintaining regulatory compliance, we’ve put together a detailed July 2025 Compliance Calendar that highlights all the critical due dates.

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Reasons for Businesses to Use a Compliance Calendar

For firms that navigate multiple tax filings and regulatory obligations, compliance can be complex. A compliance calendar makes all of this easier because:

• Preventing penalties caused by missed filings
• Enhancing financial planning and workflow efficiency
• Avoiding potential legal exposure
• Keeping HR, finance, and compliance teams in sync

Key Compliance Due Dates – July 2025

1st July 2025 – Half-Yearly Factory Act Return

Applicable for Ladakh-based establishments under the Factory Act.

5th July 2025 – Kerala Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Payment

Employers in Kerala must remit LWF contributions by this date.

10th July 2025 – Professional Tax RC Payment

States: Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana

14th July 2025 – Assam Industrial Establishments Act (HY Return)

Applies to organizations under the Assam Industrial Establishments (Conferment of Permanent Status to Workmen) Act.

15th July 2025 – Multiple Due Dates

• ESIC & EPF Remittance: PAN India
• EPF IW & EDLI Returns: PAN India
• Factory Act (Half-Yearly) Return: Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, J&K, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal
• Factory Act (Yearly) Return: Assam, West Bengal
• Labour Welfare Fund (HY) Remittance: Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal
• Professional Tax RC Remittance: Gujarat
• S&E Quarterly Return: Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Goa
• TN POSA Act (HY) Return: Tamil Nadu
• CLRA (HY) Return: Andaman & Nicobar Islands

20th July 2025 – Karnataka Professional Tax RC Payment

Applicable for employers operating in Karnataka.

21st July 2025 – West Bengal Professional Tax RC Payment

Mandatory P-Tax RC compliance for businesses in West Bengal.

28th July 2025 – Meghalaya & Mizoram P-Tax RC Remittance

Ensure timely filing to remain compliant with state regulations.

30th July 2025 – Multiple Deadlines

• CLRA (HY) Return – PAN India (Contractor)
• ER-I Quarterly Return – PAN India
• ISMW (HY) Return: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan
• P-Tax RC Remittance: Assam, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tripura
• P-Tax EC Remittance: West Bengal, Puducherry

31st July 2025 – Final Compliance Day for the Month

• CLRA (HY) Return: Kerala
• Factory Act (HY) Return: Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu
• ISMW (HY) Return: Tamil Nadu, Telangana
• LWF Remittance (HY): Goa
• Self-Certification Forms Submission: Tamil Nadu (MW, PW, MB, CLRA, POG, S&E Acts)

Tips to Ensure Compliance and Avoid Penalties

• Maintain a regularly updated compliance calendar
• Automate tax filings and payroll systems wherever possible
• Seek expert support for multi-state or PAN India operations
• Stay updated with state-wise legal amendments

Why AKM Global Is the Right Compliance Partner

At AKM Global, we are focused on making Compliance easy, with years of experience in statutory filing, payroll and accounting. Our experts help you meet every deadline for every job — accurately and efficiently.

Our Compliance Services Include:

• Professional Tax, EPF, ESIC Filings
• Payroll Management and Labour Law Compliance
• Direct and Indirect Tax Return Filing
• End-to-End Legal and Regulatory Assistance

Need help navigating India’s complex compliance requirements?
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