HR software for Kerala companies in Infopark Kochi, Technopark Trivandrum and Cyberpark Calicut. Local-body Professional Tax, PF/ESI/TDS payroll, attendance and CRM for IT, tourism and healthcare. Free to start.
Payroll & Statutory Compliance in Kerala
Professional TaxKerala levies Professional Tax (constitutionally capped at ₹2,500 per year) — Avani applies the current Kerala PT slab automatically.
Statutory schemeProvident Fund (EPF) at 12% employee + 12% employer on basic wages, ESI cover for employees earning ≤ ₹21,000/month (0.75% employee + 3.25% employer), and TDS on salary under Section 192 of the Income-tax Act — all computed automatically for your Kerala payroll.
Labour lawRegistration and working-hour rules follow the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960.
Minimum wageKerala minimum wages are revised half-yearly by the State Labour Department and vary by skill category (unskilled / semi-skilled / skilled) and zone — Avani flags sub-minimum salaries before you run payroll.
Local coverageUsed by teams across Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Infopark and the wider Kerala area.
Kerala — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Avani handle Professional Tax and PF/ESI for Kerala?Yes. Kerala levies Professional Tax (capped at ₹2,500/year under Article 276). Avani applies the current Kerala PT slab automatically, along with EPF, ESI and TDS, on every Kerala payslip.
Is Avani compliant with labour law in Kerala?Avani follows the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 for registration, working hours and leave rules, and flags salaries below Kerala's statutory minimum wage before you run Kerala payroll.
Which parts of Kerala does Avani support?Teams across Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Infopark, Technopark and the wider Kerala area use Avani for GPS attendance, payroll, leave and CRM — fully cloud-based, so office, remote and field staff are all covered.
Statutory rates change from time to time; figures are indicative and maintained inside Avani Business OS. General information, not legal or tax advice.