Mastering Bi-Annual MLWF Remittance and Compliance
The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act 1953 mandates that every commercial establishment, shop, IT company, and factory in Maharashtra must deduct and remit bi-annual labor welfare contributions. Unlike monthly payroll taxes like PF, ESIC, or Professional Tax, MLWF operates strictly on a bi-annual cycle: once in the month of June and once in the month of December.
KOKJAGUAR Consultancy helps Pune employers calculate and remit bi-annual returns on the Mahakamgar portal. Check our MLWF services in Pune or review our complete guide to MLWF compliance.
Statutory Bi-Annual Filing Calendar
- Period 1 (June Cycle): Deducted from employee salary for June. Payment and return must be completed on or before July 15th.
- Period 2 (December Cycle): Deducted from employee salary for December. Payment and return must be completed on or before January 15th.
- Form A-1 Return: Statement of employer details, employee headcount, and contribution amount uploaded electronically.
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