For founders of service platforms: find out whether the Code on Social Security covers you, what's already late (e-Shram), what the central levy may cost

For founders of service platforms: find out whether the Code on Social Security covers you, what's already late (e-Shram), what the central levy may cost, and Karnataka's fee.

v1.1 — first publication 2026-11-04.

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Gig Aggregator Check — Social Security Code

by CA Karan Gupta

For founders of service platforms: find out whether the Code on Social Security covers you, what's already late (e-Shram), what the central levy may cost, and Karnataka's fee.

Last statutory update: 4 Nov 2026 — v1.1 — first publication 2026-11-04.

Statutory context

Code on Social Security, 2020 ss.2(2), 2(35), 2(61), 114(4)–(5), 133 and the Seventh Schedule; Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 Rules 48(2), 49(2), 49(3), 49(5); Ministry direction of 1 Jun 2026 (21 Jun 2026); Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025 and GO of 13 Feb 2026.

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