HR & Compliance Blog

Check local trade licensing, food-safety registration and employment rules for a Kerala hospitality business. Requirements vary by activity and location.

India’s four Labour Codes took effect on 21 November 2025. Check current Central and Kerala rules before changing employer processes.

Use EPFO’s passbook, UMANG, SMS or missed-call service to check your balance. Access depends on your account and registered mobile number.

A current employer checklist for EPF registration, Form VIII and IX, UAN onboarding, monthly ECR, payments and authentication. Portal steps can change.

A Kerala startup compliance checklist by activity, premises, workforce and turnover, with official sources for registrations and sector licences.

Understand Kerala GST registration thresholds and the current application route. Check turnover, business type and obligations with GST authorities.

Compare maternity benefits under the Social Security Code and ESIC. Eligibility, employer duties and claim routes depend on employee coverage and records.

Review company incorporation documents, the SPICe+ route and post-registration filings. Check current MCA requirements before submission.

See how EPF interest is calculated, when new contributions start earning it, and a worked example. Projections are estimates, not passbook statements.

EPF guide to membership, contributions, passbook interest, claims and employer filings. Check the 2026 wage-ceiling change and confirm eligibility with EPFO.

No FY 2026–27 EPF rate was found as of 16 Oct 2026. See the CBT's FY 2025–26 recommendation of 8.25%, its status and rate history.

Compare EPF, PPF and NPS by contributions, access and tax treatment. Rates and rules change; check current terms before choosing.