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Bonus Annual Return Filing
Paying bonus isn't the end of it — the Payment of Bonus Act requires an annual return in Form D to the Inspector, within 30 days after the payment deadline. We compute, reconcile and file it, with the registers to back it up.
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Bonus Annual Return Filing Package Inclusions
- Bonus eligibility and computation (8.33%-20%)
- Form D annual return preparation
- Register of bonus compilation
- Filing with the labour department
- Acknowledgement with next-year reminders
Overview
What the bonus annual return actually is
The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 requires eligible employers to pay annual bonus and file a return of it.
The return is filed in Form D with the Inspector, within 30 days after the expiry of the bonus payment deadline.
Bonus must be paid within 8 months of the close of the accounting year — the return follows within 30 days after that.
Employers must maintain registers in Forms A (allocable surplus), B (set-on/set-off) and C (bonus paid per employee).
Minimum bonus is 8.33% and maximum 20% of salary/wages, subject to eligibility and calculation ceilings.
Benefits
Why employers file their bonus return through us
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Deadline tracked from the start
Thirty days after the bonus payment deadline — we track the date so the return is never late.
Registers reconciled
Forms A, B and C registers must support the return. We reconcile them before filing.
Correct calculations
Eligibility ceilings and calculation limits trip up many employers. We apply them correctly.
Inspection-ready records
A clean Form D, filed on time, is your best defence in a labour inspection.
Documents
What documents do you need for Bonus Annual Return Filing?
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Employee and payroll records
Verified against MCA requirements
Bonus computation and payment proof
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
Bonus Annual Return Filing process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 6
Confirm applicability
First, we check whether the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 applies to you. It covers establishments with 20 or more employees (10 or more in some states) — so we confirm your headcount and establishment status first.
Identify eligible employees
Bonus is payable to employees earning wages up to ₹21,000 per month who worked at least 30 days in the accounting year. We screen your payroll so the right people are covered and nobody is missed.
Compute the bonus
Bonus is calculated at a minimum of 8.33% and a maximum of 20% of eligible wages, based on the allocable surplus. We prepare the calculation sheet so the numbers hold up if questioned.
Verify payment was made
Bonus must be paid within 8 months of the accounting year-end. We verify payment records because the annual return in Form D reports actual payments, not just calculations.
Prepare and file Form D
We prepare the annual return in Form D and file it with the Labour Department. It is typically due by 1 February of the following year — missing this attracts penalties, so we keep a buffer before the deadline.
Keep records ready
We advise keeping the computation sheet, payment proofs, and filed Form D for inspection. Labour authorities can call for these records, and organized paperwork makes an inspection painless.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
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Payroll plus labour law, one team
Bonus compliance sits at the intersection of payroll and labour law. Our team handles both, so nothing falls between the...
Reconciled, not just filed
We reconcile the registers before filing — the step that prevents most inspection problems.
Part of your labour compliance
The same team handles your other labour filings, so your records tell one consistent story.
Payroll plus labour law, one team: Bonus compliance sits at the intersection of payroll and labour law. Our team handles both, so nothing falls between them.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
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Within 30 days after the expiry of the time limit for bonus payment — which is 8 months from the close of the accounting year. For a March year-end, that means the return is due by late December.
Employees drawing salary or wages up to Rs. 21,000 per month, who worked at least 30 working days in the year. Calculation is capped at Rs. 7,000 or the minimum wage, whichever is higher.
A minimum of 8.33% and a maximum of 20% of salary/wages, subject to the calculation ceiling.
Yes — in many states it can now be filed online through the labour department portal. We handle the filing in your state's format.
Non-compliance can attract imprisonment up to 6 months, a fine up to Rs. 1,000, or both. The return is also the first document an inspector asks for.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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