Regulatory Bulletins

Maharashtra Government Declares 2026 Public Holidays: An Essential Guide for Businesses with SGC Services

Compliance Alert: Official Maharashtra 2026 Holiday List Released The Government of Maharashtra has officially released the list of public holidays for the calendar year 2026 via Notification No. PHD-1125/C.R.199/Japuk (29). This announcement is crucial for all entities operating within the state, as businesses must align their operational calendars, HR policies, and payroll systems with this […]

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Notification Regarding Holiday for Voters on Polling Day – Munic ipal Council/Nagar Panchayat General Election 2025 – SGC Servic es

The government of Maharashtra has officially declared a paid holiday on December 2, 2025, for eligible voters in the constituencies where the Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayat General Elections will be held. This applies to all employees and workers in various establishments, including private firms, to ensure they can exercise their right to vote. Thank you for […]

Regulatory Bulletins

Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act: Key 2025 Amendments Affecting Your Business – SGC Services

The Government of Maharashtra recently enacted the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Amendment Ordinance, 2025, bringing significant updates to the 2017 Act. Effective October 1, 2025, these changes streamline regulations and modify employment condition requirements for establishments across the state. Here is a breakdown of the key amendments introduced […]

Professional Tax

Maharashtra P-Tax Late Fee Exemption till 31st December’2018

P.Tax circular from the Maharashtra Government, wherein due to the problems being faced in filing of the online Professional Tax Returns in Maharashtra for the period from April’2016 to November’2018; the same can be filed till 31st December’2018 without any late fee/penalty.   Click here to download P-Tax exemption notification  

Maharashtra Minimum Wage

Maharashtra Special Allowance Changed

Minimum wages in Maharashtra (Special Allowance)  has been revised with effect from 01.07.2018. The amended  rates for all the categories are as below:- Click here to download Maharashtra Basic Notification Click here to download Maharashtra Special Allowance Notification     MAHARASHTRA SHOPS AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS   Category ZONE I   Basic Special Allowances-w.e.f 01.01.2018 Total Special Allowances-w.e.f 01.07.2018 […]