Statutory Applicability Checker

Which labour laws apply to your company?

India’s labour-law obligations switch on as your headcount grows and change from state to state. Provident Fund applies at 20 employees, ESI and gratuity at 10, POSH at 10, and Shops & Establishment, Professional Tax and Minimum Wages apply almost everywhere. This statutory applicability checker maps your exact obligations from three inputs: state, industry and headcount. The full report lists every applicable Act, the registers you must maintain, the returns you must file, and the due dates that come with them.

Why applicability is the first compliance question

You cannot comply with a law you did not know applied to you. Most penalties and inspection notices start with a missed registration or an unfiled return under an Act the employer did not realise was triggered. Knowing your applicable list, and keeping it current as you add employees or open in a new state, is the foundation of staying penalty-free under the 2025 Labour Codes.

Acts this checker covers

Shops & Establishment Act, Factories Act, Provident Fund (EPF & MP Act), Employees’ State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, Payment of Bonus Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, Minimum Wages Act, and the POSH Act, mapped to your state, industry and size.

Frequently asked questions

At what headcount does PF become mandatory?
The Provident Fund Act applies to establishments with 20 or more employees.

When does ESI apply?
ESI applies at 10 or more employees (20 in some states) and covers those earning up to ₹21,000 a month.

Does compliance change by state?
Yes. Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, Shops & Establishment rules and minimum wages are all state-specific, which is why applicability must be checked per state.