Labour Welfare Fund in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh levies the Labour Welfare Fund under the Andhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987. Here's the full contribution breakdown, due dates, registration process, and exemptions.
Updated: 01 August 2026Andhra Pradesh LWF Contribution Rates
| Contributor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Employee | ₹30/year |
| Employer | ₹70/year |
* Periodicity: annual. Rates are set by the Andhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Board and revised periodically. Always verify against the official state notification before filing.
Applicability, Due Dates & Registration
Governing Act
Andhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987
Who It Applies To
All factories registered under the Factories Act, 1948 (regardless of employee count), and shops/establishments with 20 or more employees under the AP Shops and Establishments Act, 1966.
Due Date
Deduction by December 31 each year; joint contribution submitted to the Welfare Commissioner by January 31 of the following year.
Registration
Employers register via the APLWF portal, completing Form A (and Form D/E depending on establishment type) with property documents, establishment photographs, and owner ID proof, and receive a unique application number for tracking.
Exemptions
- Managerial staff
- Agricultural units
- Government departments under direct government control
Applicability is essentially universal for registered factories, unlike states that set a minimum-employee threshold, so factory employers in AP should not assume small headcount means exemption.
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