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CLRA Registration & Licensing in India
Start Bharat helps you register under the Contract Labour Act and obtain your CLRA License without hassle.
OverviewUnder the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970, any principal employer or contractor engaging 20 or more contract workers must register with the appropriate Labour Department. This ensures worker rights, regulates working conditions, and protects businesses from legal risks. Start Bharat simplifies this compliance with end-to-end assistance — from form filing to department approvals — so you can build teams the right way.
Who Is This For?Start Bharat’s CLRA Registration is designed for businesses and contractors dealing with outsourced labor.
Companies Hiring Over 20 Contract Workers
If your daily workforce includes cleaners, security, or loaders via vendors, you need to comply with CLRA rules.
Manpower & Staffing Agencies
Contractors who supply outsourced teams to multiple clients across cities must register under CLRA.
Construction, Infra & Manufacturing Sites
Factories, developers, and EPC companies using third-party workers for site-based operations.
Facility Management & Security Service Providers
Firms that manage guards, maintenance, and on-ground teams on behalf of client organizations.
Vendors Bidding for Government or PSU Projects
CLRA registration is mandatory for most tenders involving labour services for public infrastructure or utilities.
Solutions OfferedWith Start Bharat, your CLRA compliance is handled professionally and completely.
Benefits CLRA licensing keeps your business safe, your workers protected, and your tenders eligible.
Step-by-Step ProcessHere’s how Start Bharat handles your CLRA registration from start to finish.
Collect Basic Details & Labour Data
We gather company PAN, Aadhaar of directors, number of contract workers, nature of services, and site address.
Draft Forms & Submit Application
We prepare and submit your application on the labour department portal along with required supporting documentation.
Coordinate Inspection & Deposit Payment
If inspection is needed, we help prepare. We also guide you through fee and deposit payment based on worker count.
Receive Labour License or Certificate
Once approved, you receive the official document — valid for the project tenure or one year, whichever is applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve amassed a large number of frequently asked questions (FAQs)
CLRA stands for Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act. Any employer or contractor engaging 20+ contract workers must register and obtain a CLRA license.
Any business, institution, or individual hiring workers through a vendor for services is termed the principal employer under CLRA.
If contract labour exceeds 20 workers in any establishment, CLRA registration becomes legally mandatory under state or central laws.
Form I is filed by principal employers seeking registration. Form IV is for contractors applying for a labour license under the Act.
It’s a refundable deposit paid per worker (e.g., ₹90–₹120) while applying for a licence. This deposit is returned after project closure or cancellation.
Generally one year, or for the duration of a project contract. It must be renewed before expiry to avoid penalties.