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Labour License

Engaging or supplying contract labour above the prescribed threshold requires a Labour License under the Contract Labour Act. We handle both Principal Employer registration and Contractor licensing.

What is Labour License?

A Labour License is required under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 for establishments that engage 20 or more contract workers (Principal Employer registration) and for contractors who supply that labour (Contractor licence), covering wage payment, welfare amenities and working conditions of contract workers.

How We Deliver This Service

A clear, step-by-step process from onboarding to ongoing delivery.

1

Applicability Assessment

We check whether your establishment (as principal employer) or your firm (as contractor) crosses the contract-labour threshold requiring licensing.

2

Document Collection

Business registration, contractor agreements, worker details and welfare amenity plans are compiled.

3

Application Filing

Form filed with the labour department for Principal Employer registration and/or Contractor licence.

4

Inspection/Verification

The labour department may verify premises and worker welfare facilities before approval.

5

License Issuance & Renewal Tracking

The licence is issued and we track renewal dates so it never lapses.

Why Businesses Choose This Service

Legal compliance for engaging or supplying contract labour
Avoids penalties and possible prohibition of contract labour engagement
Ensures welfare amenities (canteen, rest rooms, first aid) are properly documented
Smooth coordination between principal employer and contractor obligations
Renewal tracking so the licence stays valid without last-minute rush
Reduces risk during labour department inspections

Documents Required

  • Certificate of incorporation/partnership deed
  • PAN and address proof of the establishment
  • Details of contract workers engaged/supplied
  • Contractor agreements, where applicable
  • Welfare amenity details (canteen, drinking water, first aid, rest rooms)
  • Shop & Establishment or factory registration, as applicable

Eligibility

Establishments (as principal employer) engaging 20 or more contract workers on any day of the preceding 12 months, and contractors supplying 20 or more workers, need to be registered/licensed under the Contract Labour Act (thresholds may vary slightly by state amendment).

Timeline

Typically takes 3-6 weeks depending on state process and whether a premises inspection is required.

Pricing

Fee depends on whether registration is for Principal Employer, Contractor, or both, and number of workers. Contact us for a quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Principal Employer registration and Contractor licence?
Principal Employer registration is for the business that engages contract labour through contractors; the Contractor licence is for the firm that actually supplies and employs those contract workers - both may be needed in a single arrangement.
What welfare amenities are contractors required to provide?
Depending on worker strength, amenities like canteen, drinking water, rest rooms, first aid and washing facilities are required under the Contract Labour Act and its state rules.
How long is a Labour License valid?
Validity varies by state, commonly ranging from 1 to 5 years, after which renewal is required before expiry.
What happens if we engage contract labour without a licence?
It can result in penalties, and the principal employer may become directly liable for wages and benefits of the contract workers in some circumstances - proper licensing avoids this exposure.
Do we need a separate licence for each work location?
Generally yes, if contract labour is engaged at multiple establishments or locations, separate registration/licensing may be required per location depending on state rules.

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