Labour Welfare Fund in Goa
Goa levies the Labour Welfare Fund under the Goa, Daman & Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986. Here's the full contribution breakdown, due dates, registration process, and exemptions.
Updated: 16 August 2026Goa LWF Contribution Rates
| Contributor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Employee | ₹60/half-year |
| Employer | ₹180/half-year |
* Periodicity: half-yearly. Rates are set by the Goa Labour Welfare Board and revised periodically. Always verify against the official state notification before filing.
Applicability, Due Dates & Registration
Governing Act
Goa, Daman & Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986
Who It Applies To
Any employer/establishment employing one or more employees.
Due Date
Jan–Jun period: deduct by June 30, submit by July 31. Jul–Dec period: deduct by December 31, submit by January 31.
Registration
Employers register via goaonline.gov.in under Goa Labour Welfare Board services, complete Form A with employee details, and pay online. The portal auto-calculates the contribution.
Exemptions
- Supervisory and managerial employees earning ₹1,600 or more per month
Goa has both the widest applicability (any employer with 1+ employee) and the highest contribution amount of all 16 LWF states: ₹240 total per employee per year.
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