ComplyKart Services
Your contract labour licence, issued without the runaround
Engage 20 or more contract workers and the Contract Labour Act kicks in — the principal employer must register, the contractor must hold a licence. Operating without one means stop-work orders and prosecution. We get the right licence issued, with the paperwork chain done properly.
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Fees
Fees and packages for contract labour license
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Contract Labour License
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Contract Labour License Package Inclusions
- Principal employer RC and contractor license application
- Form V and contractor documentation
- Wage register and compliance checklist
- Application tracking until issued
- License with half-yearly return reminders
Overview
How contract labour licensing works
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 applies where 20 or more workmen are engaged as contract labour.
Principal employers must register their establishment with the registering officer (application in Form I).
Contractors must hold a licence from the licensing officer (applied for in Form IV, issued in Form VI) before deploying workers.
The contractor needs a Form V certificate from the principal employer as part of the licence application.
The principal employer files an annual return and the contractor files half-yearly returns under the Act.
Benefits
Why businesses get their licence through us
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Right licence, first attempt
Principal employer registration or contractor licence — we identify which one you need and get it issued.
Protection from enforcement action
Operating with contract labour but no licence invites stop-work orders. We get you covered before that happens.
Documentation chain handled
Form V from the principal employer, application in Form IV — we assemble the chain correctly.
Renewals and amendments tracked
Licences need renewal and the headcount on them needs updating as your workforce changes. We track both.
Documents
Documents you will usually need
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across records.
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Process
How we get your licence
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
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Identify what's needed
We confirm whether you need principal employer registration, a contractor licence, or both.
Prepare the application
Form I or Form IV applications, Form V certificates, agreements — assembled completely.
File with the authority
Filed with the registering or licensing authority, with fees computed correctly.
Follow up to issuance
We track the application through to issuance and hand you the certificate with a renewal calendar.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
Multi-state filing experience
CLRA licensing runs through state labour departments, each with its own quirks. We've filed across states and know the v...
First-time-right filings
A rejected application costs weeks. We check the documentation chain before filing, not after a rejection.
Full lifecycle coverage
Registration, licences, returns and registers — we handle the full CLRA lifecycle, not just the licence.
Multi-state filing experience: CLRA licensing runs through state labour departments, each with its own quirks. We've filed across states and know the variations.
If a founder or investor is outside India
Foreign ownership is possible in many sectors, but it adds document authentication, banking and FEMA work. Set the route before funds move.
Plan before you start
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Confirm the Indian resident director arrangement
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing
- Allow time for apostilled or consularised documents
Plan for after setup
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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It applies to establishments engaging 20 or more contract workmen, and to contractors employing 20 or more workmen — on any day in the preceding 12 months.
The principal employer registers the establishment; the contractor obtains the licence to supply the labour. Most of our clients need one or the other — we confirm which.
No. A contractor cannot legally deploy contract labour without a valid licence for that establishment. Operating without one risks prosecution and stop-work orders.
It depends on the state, the number of workmen and the licence type. We compute the exact fee for your case and quote our service fee separately.
Timelines vary by state and licensing authority. We file promptly and follow up, and give you a realistic estimate when we start.
Yes — licences are renewable, and the workmen count can be amended as your workforce changes. We manage both.
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