India’s Complete HR Compliance Calendar 2025
Your simplified guide to understanding PF, ESI, TDS, Bonus, and more — tailored for Indian SMEs, factories, and service businesses using Payroll Compliance India.
Why Most Businesses Struggle with Compliance
Problem
- Complex calculations and deadlines
- Dependency on external consultants
- Lack of centralized records
- Manual data entry
Impact
- Risk of missed filings, penalties
- Expensive and slow updates
- No audit trail or transparency
- High risk of payroll and tax errors
Overview of Key Statutory Compliances
| Compliance Type | Applicability | Employee Contribution | Employer Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| PF | >20 employees | 12% of basic | 12% of basic |
| ESI | Salary ≤ ₹21,000 | 0.75% | 3.25% |
| TDS | Based on slab | As per IT rule | NA |
| Bonus Act | Salary ≤ ₹21,000 | Based on ₹7,000 or minimum wage | 8.33% min |
| LWF | State-specific | ₹10–₹50 (varies) | ₹20–₹100 (varies) |
| PT | State-specific | ₹200/month max (varies) | NA |
Important Due Dates
| Compliance | Due Date | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| PF (ECR Upload) | 15th of every month | EPFO Portal |
| ESI Payment | 15th of every month | ESIC Portal |
| TDS Deduction | Monthly deduction | TRACES |
| TDS Return (Form 24Q) | Quarterly (15th May, Aug, Nov, Feb) | TRACES |
| PT | Monthly/quarterly (varies) | State portals |
| Bonus | Once a year (within 8 months of FY close) | NA |
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Downloadable Formats
- PF ECR File Format (Excel)
- TDS Deduction Log Sheet
- Bonus Payout Calculation Sheet
- Compliance Calendar PDF (FY 2024–25)
- Salary Compliance Summary Sample
Real-Time Compliance Dashboard Includes
- PF/ESI contribution breakdown
- TDS ledger with PAN & income base
- LOP + bonus auto-reflected in payroll
- Downloadable audit sheets
- Multi-branch & user-level reporting
Who This Guide Is For
- HR Managers & Admins
- Small Business Owners
- Accountants & Payroll Officers
- CA Firms managing client HR
- Factory & Retail HR teams
What This Guide Covers
A practical breakdown of Indian labor law and payroll compliance requirements, including:
- PF (Provident Fund)
- ESI (Employee State Insurance)
- TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)
- Bonus Act, 1965
- Labour Welfare Fund (LWF)
- Professional Tax (PT)
- Filing formats, deadlines & tools
How PagarAI Simplifies Compliance
Without PagarAI
- Excel files & manual data
- CA-dependent PF/ESI/TDS reports
- Difficult audit prep
- Delayed bonus records
- Risk of penalties
With PagarAI
- Real-time auto-calculated reports
- Export-ready files built in
- Full trail of every deduction
- Bonus eligibility auto-tracked
- Alerts & due-date tracking in dashboard
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