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    LICENCES & REGISTRATIONS • PAN INDIA

    CLRA Compliance in India

    Buy the relevant operating permission prepared around the business and location facts.

    RegisCorp structures clra compliance around current facts, applicable requirements, source documents and a visible completion trail.

    01 • SCOPEWrittenDefined before execution
    02 • DELIVERYOnline ledPan India coordination
    03 • CONTROLOne teamConnected service context
    YOUR DETAILED SERVICE ROUTE

    Clarity continues beyond the first step.

    The original page-specific roadmap is retained here, with every detail available after the quick enquiry panel.

    Scope before submission. Eligibility, procedure, fees and authority requirements depend on current facts and law. Verify the position before relying on a generic checklist.
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    Short answer

    The four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code now carries the contract labour rules that used to sit in the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act. Central rules were reported as finally notified on 8 May 2026, but labour is a shared subject, so each State must notify its own rules and the position differs by State. The contract labour licence is reported to apply where an establishment engages 50 or more contract workers, up from 20 under the old Act. Check your State's notification before you rely on the old threshold.

    Last updated 4 November 2026. Rules, fees and forms change, so confirm the current position on the official portal before you act.

    THE OUTCOME YOU ARE BUYING

    Complete clra compliance with the right facts, approvals and evidence.

    The outcome is the relevant operating permission prepared around the business and location facts, not merely a form or template.
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    PRICE • PROOF • COVERAGE

    Clear scope. Visible confidence.

    Understand the starting commercial position and the service model before sharing documents or approving work.

    STARTING PRICEWritten quote

    Confirmed after complexity, records and professional scope review.

    Government fees, taxes, stamp duty and third-party charges are separated where applicable.
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    02Pan IndiaOnline-led professional coordination

    UNDERSTAND THE SERVICE

    CLRA Compliance should begin with the outcome and the facts behind it.

    The correct clra compliance route depends on the applicant, transaction, records, timing and applicable framework. Early review reduces avoidable rework.RegisCorp organises inputs, responsibilities and completion evidence so the client can understand what is being done and what remains dependent on an authority or third party.
    Request an applicability review

    WHAT IS INCLUDED

    Know exactly what the engagement delivers.

    A defined scope keeps the application, authority follow-up and operating-readiness work visible from the beginning.
    01

    Applicability and scope review

    A written map of the requirement, assumptions and dependencies.

    02

    Tailored document checklist

    A checklist based on the entity, transaction and current records.

    03

    Preparation and quality review

    Structured preparation with inconsistencies identified before completion.

    WHO THIS IS FOR

    Designed for clients who want a controlled professional route.

    • Businesses with a current, genuine service requirement
    • Founders who want scope and dependencies explained first
    • Teams able to provide complete and accurate records

    WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

    Another route or specialist may be required when:

    • Requests intended to conceal facts or avoid lawful obligations
    • Matters requiring undisclosed guarantees of authority approval
    • Assignments outside the competence or professional scope confirmed in writing

    SERVICE COVERAGE

    What clra compliance should control.

    The exact deliverables are confirmed after applicability and record review.
    01

    Eligibility and trigger

    Confirm the legal, commercial or operational reason for the service.

    02

    Information integrity

    Reconcile identity, entity, transaction and supporting records.

    DECISION TABLE

    Choose the route from the current stage of the requirement.

    A new application, correction, recurring filing and issue response are different assignments.
    Current stageRecommended actionPrimary outputKey dependency
    01PlanningApplicability reviewWritten route mapComplete facts
    02Ready to proceedPreparation engagementApplication or document packSupporting records
    03Already submittedStatus or query reviewResponse action listPortal or authority record

    CONTROL POINTS

    Good service delivery separates preparation, approval and authority dependency.

    This makes responsibility and progress observable.
    01

    Facts drive applicability

    The same service name can involve different requirements.

    02

    Documents support assertions

    Inputs should be consistent across records and portals.

    WHY REGISCORP

    One organised route from eligibility to operations.

    We connect clra compliance with the wider business, tax, compliance or governance context.
    01

    Outcome-first intake

    We begin with the business result rather than an unexplained form.

    02

    Defined written scope

    Deliverables and exclusions are made visible before execution.

    DOCUMENT READINESS

    Prepare a reliable source file before work begins.

    The final checklist varies by service, entity, state, transaction and authority.Request a tailored checklist
    • Identity and address evidence for relevant parties
    • Entity registration and constitutional records
    • Current portal, licence, tax or ownership records
    • Transaction, employee, financial or operational evidence

    OUR WORKFLOW

    Assess. Prepare. Approve. Complete.

    A controlled sequence reduces omissions and makes exceptions visible.
    01

    Discovery

    Confirm the requirement and current stage.

    02

    Document review

    Test inputs for completeness and consistency.

    03

    Preparation and approval

    Prepare the action and obtain informed confirmation.

    INDICATIVE TIMELINE

    Understand the stages before completion.

    The written scope identifies estimated professional turnaround and external dependencies; no statutory approval date is guaranteed.
    1. 01

      Initial review

      Normally starts after complete intake information is received.

    2. 02

      Document readiness

      Timing depends on availability and correction of source records.

    3. 03

      Preparation

      The service file is prepared for review and approval.

    COMMON MISTAKES

    Avoid preventable delays, rework and scope gaps.

    These issues commonly surface after a commercial commitment, deadline or authority query has already created time pressure.
    01

    Starting without an applicability check

    This can select the wrong form, authority or document route.

    02

    Using inconsistent source data

    Conflicts create queries and correction work.

    RISK CONTROL

    Small input errors can create larger commercial or compliance consequences.

    Review the requirement early, disclose accurate facts and retain a complete approval and completion trail.
    • Delay exposureLate action may narrow options or add cost.
    • Rejection or queryIncomplete or inconsistent records can trigger follow-up.

    What changed for contractors and principal employers

    • The OSH Code replaces the old contract labour law. The principal employer and the contractor both have duties, and the principal employer can still be asked to pay wages if the contractor fails.
    • The licensing threshold is reported as 50 contract workers, up from 20. Smaller contractors may fall outside licensing but still have to meet wage, safety and record duties.
    • A contractor working in several States can apply once for a licence through the central route, as reported, with a decision time of about 45 days. Check whether your work falls under the central or the State government.
    • Licence conditions are tied to working hours and timely wage payment.

    What to do now

    • List every contractor you use and the number of workers each deploys at each site.
    • Check your State's OSH Code rules and the date from which they apply to you, because State rules are not uniform.
    • Keep your existing licence and registers in order until your State confirms the transition, and do not stop filing returns on your own judgement.
    • Write the contractor's wage, PF, ESI and safety duties into the work order, and check them every month.

    Records worth keeping

    Whatever the threshold, keep wage registers, attendance, PF and ESI proof, bank wage payment records, and the contractor's licence or registration. In an inspection or a dispute, these are the documents that show who paid whom and when.

    Typical review path

    1. 1

      Week 1

      Map contractors, headcount and sites; check your State's rules and status.

    2. 2

      Week 2

      Decide whether a licence or registration is needed; collect documents.

    3. 3

      Week 3

      Apply or amend through the labour portal; update work orders.

    4. 4

      Monthly

      Check wage, PF and ESI proof from each contractor.

    Common mistakes to avoid

    • Assuming the old 20-worker threshold still applies everywhere.
    • Dropping the old licence before your State confirms the transition.
    • Leaving wage and PF proof entirely to the contractor.
    • Treating the central rules as final for State-government establishments.

    Official sources

    PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

    CLRA Compliance frequently asked questions

    General information only. Applicability and professional responsibility are confirmed from current facts and law.Ask an expert question
    01What is included in this service?+

    The final written scope identifies the applicability review, documents, preparation, filing or drafting work, follow-up and completion evidence included.

    02How long does it take?+

    Professional turnaround depends on complexity and record readiness; authority or third-party processing is outside professional control.

    03What documents are required?+

    The checklist depends on the entity, people, transaction, state and current status and is provided after initial review.

    PRIMARY REFERENCE

    Verify the current official framework.

    CHECK APPLICABILITY BEFORE APPLYING

    Secure the approvals your business actually needs.

    Map the activity, product, premises and locations to the appropriate registration or licence route.

    1. 01Map operationsShare activity, products and locations.
    2. 02Verify triggersIdentify authority, category and threshold.
    3. 03Prepare correctlyReceive a requirement led checklist.

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    What outcome brought you here?

    Start with the closest match. Each route asks only for the information needed to review that type of request.

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