The Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Notification (Jul 2026)
Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund – Registration Requirement
The Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2025 has made the provisions of the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund applicable to establishments employing 10 or more employees, with effect from 6 January 2026.
Accordingly, if an establishment has 10 or more employees as on the applicable date, the Labour Welfare Fund contribution for the Calendar Year 2026 will become payable and must be deposited on or before 15 January 2027, after deducting the employees' contribution from their wages/salaries in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
The registration of the establishment under the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund is required through the official portal: https://klwbapps.karnataka.gov.in/
It is therefore advisable to complete the registration process if the establishment employs 10 or more employees, so that the Labour Welfare Fund contribution for CY 2026 can be deposited within the prescribed timeline in January 2027, ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements.
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