Despite being mandatory, many factory owners either miss the due date or file incorrect returns—leading to penalties, notices, inspections, and prosecution.

At Mera Registration, we assist factories across India with timely and accurate filing of Factory Annual Returns, ensuring full compliance and peace of mind.

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What Is the Annual Return under the Factories Act, 1948?

The Factories Act, 1948 mandates every registered factory to file an Annual Return with the concerned Chief Inspector of Factories / Labour Department.

The return provides details such as:

• Number of workers employed
• Working hours and shifts
• Wages paid
• Leave records
• Accidents (if any)
• Welfare and safety measures
• Details of occupier and manager

📌 Legal Reference (Government of India):
👉 https://www.indiacode.nic.in/handle/123456789/1976

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Is Filing of Factory Annual Return Mandatory?

Yes. Filing of Annual Return under the Factories Act is compulsory.

Every factory holding a valid Factory Licence, irrespective of whether it was operational for the full year or not, must file the annual return.

Failure to file is treated as non-compliance, even if:

• No workers were employed
• Factory remained temporarily closed

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Due Date for Filing Annual Return under the Factories Act

The due date may vary slightly from state to state, but most states require filing by 15th/31st January every year (state wise) for the preceding calendar year.

⚠️ Missing the due date can attract penalties and prosecution.

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Penalties for Late or Non-Filing of Factory Annual Return

Non-compliance under the Factories Act can result in:

• Monetary penalties
• Daily continuing fines
• Inspection notices
• Show-cause notices
• Prosecution of occupier and manager
• Suspension or cancellation of factory licence
• 👉 https://labour.gov.in

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Common Mistakes Factories Make While Filing Annual Return

❌ Missing the due date
❌ Filing incorrect worker or wage details
❌ Mismatch with attendance or payroll records
❌ Not reporting accidents properly
❌ Incorrect occupier/manager details
❌ Filing in wrong format or portal
❌ Assuming filing is not required if operations were minimal

These mistakes often trigger inspections and notices.

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How Mera Registration Helps You Stay Compliant

At Mera Registration, we provide end-to-end support for Factory Act compliance, including:

✔ Annual Return Filing under Factories Act

✔ Review of attendance, wage & accident records

✔ State-specific form preparation

✔ Online portal filing / physical submission (as applicable)

✔ Handling of labour department notices

✔ Factory licence registration & renewal

✔ Ongoing labour law compliance support

👉 https://meraregistration.com/factory-license/
👉 https://meraregistration.com/compliance/

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Why Timely Filing Matters for Your Factory

Timely filing of Annual Return:

• Protects you from penalties and legal action
• Ensures smooth licence renewals
• Reduces inspection risk
• Builds a clean compliance record
• Helps during audits, tenders and bank funding

Factories with clean compliance history face fewer disruptions and lower regulatory risk.

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Who Must File the Factory Annual Return?

• Manufacturing units
• Engineering & fabrication units
• Warehouses registered as factories
• Food processing units
• Chemical plants
• Garment & textile factories
• Any premises registered under the Factories Act

If your establishment has a Factory Licence, filing is mandatory.

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Why Choose Mera Registration?

✔ Labour law compliance experts
✔ Experience with multiple state factory rules
✔ Accurate, on-time filing
✔ Practical compliance guidance
✔ Transparent pricing
✔ Dedicated compliance support team

We ensure your factory remains legally compliant and penalty-free.

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The Annual Return under the Factories Act is not a formality—it is a legal obligation. Delays or errors can cost your business time, money, and reputation.

Don’t wait for a notice or inspection.

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📞 Need Help with Factory Annual Return Filing? Contact Us Today

📍 Mera Registration
📞 Call / WhatsApp: +91 8595483566
🌐 Website: https://meraregistration.com

Our team will ensure your Factory Annual Return is filed correctly and on time, so you can focus on running your operations without compliance worries.