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Registration & Licence
Compliance – Approval
360-Degree Compliance Advisory provides end-to-end management of statutory obligations, covering the entire lifecycle from initial registration and licensing to ongoing monthly filings, audits, and liaison with government authorities.
For a business in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (or operating Pan-India), this service typically encompasses the following scope under key labour and industrial laws:
Registration & Licensing (One-Time & Renewals)
This phase ensures your establishment is legally recognized and authorized to operate.
Factories Act, 1948
Factory Plan Approval: Preparation and submission of factory building plans to the Chief Inspector of Factories (CIF) for approval.
Factory Licence:
Obtaining the initial license to work as a factory and managing annual/periodic renewals.
Shops & Commercial Establishments Act
Registration of the establishment (Shop/Office) with the local Labour Department.
Amendments to the registration certificate for changes in address, partners, or employee count.
Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act (CLRA)
Principal Employer : Obtaining the Certificate of Registration (Form I) if employing 20+ contract workers.
Contractor: Assisting contractors in obtaining the Labour Licence (Form IV).
EPF & ESIC
Online allotment of PF & ESIC Codes via the Shram Suvidha Portal.
Voluntary coverage registration if employee count is below the mandatory threshold (20 for PF, 10/20 for ESIC).
Recurring Compliance (Monthly, Quarterly & Annual)
Ongoing maintenance of statutory records to ensure “Audit Readiness” at all times.
Employee Provident Fund
Monthly challan generation and ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return) filing.
KYC seeding (Aadhaar/PAN) for employees.
Assistance with employee withdrawals, transfers, and death claims.
Employee State Insurance
Generation of Insurance Numbers (IP Numbers) and Temporary Identity Cards (TIC).
Monthly contribution filing and bi-annual return filing.
Facilitating accident reports and medical benefits.
Statutory Registers (Maintenance)
Muster Roll (Form 25/Form XVI).
Register of Wages (Form XVII).
Register of Fines, Deductions, Overtime, and Advances.
Leave with Wages Register (Form 15).
Returns Filing
Annual Returns under the Factories Act & Minimum Wages Act.
Unified Annual Returns on the Shram Suvidha Portal.
Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) contributions (State-specific).
Approvals & Advisory Services
Specialized permissions required for specific operational needs
Standing Orders
Drafting and certification of Standing Orders (rules of conduct) by the Certifying Officer
Exemptions
Obtaining permissions for:
- Women working night shifts.
- Overtime exemptions or working on holidays.
Building Plan Amendments
Approval for factory expansions or layout changes
Payroll Structuring:
Advisory on “Cost to Company” (CTC) structure to ensure minimum wage compliance and tax efficiency (Basic, HRA, Allowances).
Audit, Inspection & Representation
Handling the legal interface with authorities.
- Compliance Audit: Periodic internal audits (Gap Analysis) to identify risks before government inspections.
- Inspection Handling: Representing the company during inspections by Labour Enforcement Officers (LEO), PF Enforcement Officers (EO), or Factory Inspectors.
- Notice Management: Drafting legal replies to Show Cause Notices, Demand Notices (7A/14B proceedings under EPF), or inspection observations.
Other Applicable Laws (Scope of 360 Coverage)
- Payment of Bonus Act: Calculation of allocable surplus and filing of Form D.
- Payment of Gratuity Act: Compulsory Insurance compliance and nomination forms (Form F).
- Maternity Benefit Act: Compliance with leave policies and creche facility requirements.
- Minimum Wages Act: Ensuring adherence to the latest Central/State wage notifications.
- POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment): Drafting the policy, forming the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), and filing the Annual Report.