Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund: contribution rates and due dates

What employers and employees contribute to the Labour Welfare Fund in Karnataka, how often it is paid, when it is due and which law applies.

EmployeeRs. 50 a year
EmployerRs. 100 a year
FrequencyAnnual
DueDeducted from the December salary; deposit by 15 January
Ratio (employee : employer)
1 : 2
Governing instrument
Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (as amended 2025)

What to watch

Threshold cut from 50 to 10 employees, effective 7 Jan 2026.

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Summaries are for guidance only and are not a substitute for the official notification or professional advice.