May 2025 Compliance Calendar: Critical Dates and Compliance Requirements

Created By : Anoop Kumar | Manager- Labour Law

For businesses in India, remaining compliant with statutory deadlines is of great significance. Missing deadlines for paying taxes, filing labour law returns, and remitting dues professionally exposes businesses to significant penalties and legal challenges. To mitigate these issues, we offer a complete May 2025 Compliance Calendar that focuses on all outstanding due dates.

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Why Do Businesses Need a Compliance Calendar?

Keeping up with compliance requirements can be challenging for businesses, especially those dealing with several tax filings and legal responsibilities. A compliance calendar aids in:

• Not missing deadlines
• Ensuring smooth operations by planning well ahead
• Avoiding non-legal compliance risks
• Improving overall process flows for HR, finance, and accounting

Important Compliance Deadlines in May 2025

5th May 2025 – LWF Remittance (Kerala)

Employers in Kerala must remit their Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) contributions by this date to comply with state labour regulations.

10th May 2025 – P-Tax RC Remittance (Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana)

Businesses in these states must complete their Professional Tax Registration Certificate (P-Tax RC) remittance by this date.

15th May 2025 – ESIC & EPF Remittance (PAN India)

All employers must deposit Employees’ State Insurance (ESIC) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contributions across India.

15th May 2025 – EPF IW & EDLI Return (PAN India)

Filing of the International Worker (IW) Return and Employee Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) return is also due.

15th May 2025 – LWF Remittance (Haryana)

Ensure timely remittance to the Labour Welfare Fund to comply with Haryana state regulations.

15th May 2025 – P-Tax RC Remittance (Gujarat)

Professional Tax remittance deadline for businesses operating in Gujarat.

20th May 2025 – P-Tax RC Remittance (Karnataka)

Mandatory remittance of professional tax registration dues for Karnataka-based businesses.

21st May 2025 – P-Tax RC Remittance (West Bengal)

Businesses must comply with West Bengal's professional tax obligations by this date.

28th May 2025 – P-Tax RC Remittance (Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram)

Professional tax remittance deadline for these Northeastern states.

30th May 2025 – P-Tax RC Remittance (Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura)

Businesses in these states must fulfill their P-Tax RC requirements.

30th May 2025 – P-Tax EC Remittance (Karnataka, West Bengal)

Ensure enrolment certificate remittance is completed to avoid penalties.

How to Stay Compliant and Avoid Penalties

To keep your business aligned with tax and labour law requirements, it’s important to take a proactive approach to compliance. Here’s how you can stay on top of your obligations:

• Add all key due dates to your company’s compliance calendar
• Leverage automation for payroll processing and tax filings
• Consult with compliance professionals or tax advisors
• Monitor official updates and regulatory changes regularly

Do these compliance requirements stress you out? AKM Global can help relieve that compliance stress for you.

What distinguishes AKM Global from others in supporting compliance issues?

AKM Global specializes in providing effective, comprehensive compliance services. With vast knowledge on taxation, payroll, and other legal obligations, we ensure your business remains compliant so that you can shift your focus on expansion.

Our Compliance Services Includes, but are not limited to:

• Filing of Taxes, EPF and ESIC.
• Payroll Process and Labour Law Compliance Management.
• Income Tax Return Filing & GST Compliance
• Detailed Compliance Support for Every Type of Entity.

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Final Thoughts

To not incur fines for a business is important but compliance and operational excellence demonstrate the company’s integrity and requires more thoughtful commitment. Use this May 2025 Compliance Calendar to keep ahead of statutory obligations so you can focus on confidence running the business.

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