Contract Labour Registration & Licence
Principal employer registration and contractor licences
- 1RegisterPrincipal employer registered.
- 2LicenseContractors licensed.
- 3MonitorMonthly compliance checks.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Contract Labour Registration & Licence
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Under the OSH Code, establishments engaging 50 or more contract workers through contractors must register as principal employers, and contractors employing 50 or more workers need a licence. The principal employer is responsible for ensuring contract workers receive wages and welfare facilities if the contractor fails. Engaging contract labour in core activities is restricted, with specified exceptions.
Facility management, security, housekeeping and manpower agencies need contractor licences; their clients need principal-employer registration. Both need wage records and payment through banking channels.
We register and license both sides, set up contractor compliance checks (PF, ESIC, wage payment) for principal employers, and handle renewals.
| Threshold | 50 or more contract workers |
|---|---|
| Principal employer | Registration required |
| Contractor | Licence required |
| Core activities | Contract labour restricted, with exceptions |
| Liability | Principal employer ensures wages and welfare |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Companies using outsourced manpower
- Manpower and facility management agencies
- Construction and manufacturing firms
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Registration and licence applications
- Contractor compliance audits
- Records and returns
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Principal employer registered.
Contractors licensed.
Monthly compliance checks.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
