Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' State Insurance (ESI) are important employee social security schemes in India. EPF supports retirement savings and related benefits, while ESI provides eligible insured employees with medical care and other statutory benefits. We assist businesses with applicable registration requirements and related compliance formalities.
EPF helps eligible employees build retirement savings through contributions made under the applicable provident fund framework.
ESI provides eligible insured employees and their qualifying family members with medical care and other benefits under the scheme.
Get assistance with understanding applicable employer registration requirements and organising the required information.
Support eligible employees through applicable social security, healthcare, pension and insurance-related benefits.
Prepare establishment information and supporting records for the relevant EPFO or ESIC registration process.
Receive guidance on applicable contribution payments, employee records and periodic filing requirements.
Note: EPF and ESI are separate schemes with different applicability conditions. Registration, contribution obligations and employee benefits depend on the applicable law and individual eligibility.
We assist employers with establishment registration, employee-related information and applicable statutory compliance for EPF and ESI.
Assistance with applicable employer registration requirements under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act and related schemes.
Guidance with employer registration under the Employees' State Insurance framework where the establishment falls within the applicable coverage.
Help organise employee particulars and supporting information required for applicable registrations and enrolment processes.
Guidance on applicable employer and employee contribution calculations, payment procedures and statutory timelines.
Assistance with applicable contribution records, electronic returns and supporting documentation, according to the agreed service scope.
Guidance on updating establishment particulars and resolving routine registration-related issues, where supported by the relevant portal.
Our service helps you prepare for applicable EPFO and ESIC registration and understand the compliance steps relevant to your establishment.
Preliminary review of establishment type, employee strength and other relevant coverage conditions.
A tailored list of establishment, employer, bank and employee information required for the applicable registration.
Assistance in preparing and reviewing the information required for the relevant online application.
Guidance on tracking the application and responding to clarification requests, if any.
Guidance on accessing the applicable establishment registration details after approval or successful registration.
An overview of relevant next steps for employee enrolment, contributions and periodic compliance.
Deliverables depend on the selected service scope. Registration approval, contribution payments, periodic returns and ongoing payroll compliance may be separate services.
The registration route depends on the type of establishment, its incorporation process and the applicable EPFO or ESIC requirements.
Review the establishment's activities, employee count, location and applicable statutory coverage requirements for EPF and ESI separately.
Collect the establishment's PAN, address proof, bank details, authorised signatory information and other applicable documents.
Identify the appropriate government portal or incorporation workflow. Certain newly incorporated companies may receive registration through the MCA incorporation process, while other establishments may need to use the applicable EPFO, ESIC or Shram Suvidha facility.
Enter the establishment and authorised representative details, provide the required declarations and submit the relevant registration information.
Complete any additional verification or clarification requested by the relevant authority and obtain the applicable establishment registration details.
Complete the applicable employee enrolment, contribution payments, electronic filings and record maintenance in accordance with statutory requirements.
EPF and ESI have different coverage rules. Applicability should be determined separately based on the establishment, its activities, workforce and current statutory requirements.
EPF generally applies to covered establishments employing 20 or more persons, subject to the Act, notified establishment categories and applicable rules. Certain establishments may opt for voluntary coverage where permitted.
Employee membership and contribution obligations depend on the applicable EPF scheme, wage ceiling, membership status and current rules. Establishment coverage and individual employee eligibility are separate considerations.
ESI generally covers specified factories and other notified establishments meeting the applicable employee threshold, commonly 10 or more persons in covered areas. Some categories or locations may have different conditions.
ESI coverage for individual employees depends on the applicable wage ceiling, employment circumstances and statutory rules. Not every employee is necessarily an insured person.
Factories, shops, offices, commercial establishments and other notified categories may be covered depending on the relevant legislation and applicable notifications.
Covered employers must comply with applicable registration, contribution, employee record and filing requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Important: Thresholds and coverage conditions may change and can vary by establishment category or location. Confirm the current rules with EPFO, ESIC or a qualified compliance professional before deciding whether registration is mandatory.
The required documents vary according to the establishment type, registration route and portal requirements. The following is a general checklist for preparing EPF and ESI registration information.
PAN details of the company, LLP, partnership or other establishment, as applicable.
Certificate of incorporation, partnership registration or other applicable establishment proof.
Registered office or establishment address details and supporting proof, where required.
Establishment bank account particulars and supporting information required by the relevant registration process.
Nature of business, establishment category, commencement details and other relevant information.
Name, designation, contact information and identity details of the authorised representative.
Active mobile number and email address for registration communication and portal access.
Digital signature, electronic authentication or other verification details where required by the portal.
Details of the establishment's workforce and applicable employment records for coverage assessment.
Employee names, dates of joining and other required particulars for applicable enrolment.
PAN, Aadhaar or other identity and KYC information, where required by the applicable process.
Salary or wage information needed to determine applicable employee coverage and contributions.
Existing UAN, previous PF membership or insurance-related details, where available and relevant.
Employment, attendance, wage and payroll records required for the relevant compliance work.
This is a general checklist. The exact documents and employee details required must be confirmed against the current EPFO, ESIC or other applicable government portal instructions.
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