ESIC & EPFO Registration Services

Understanding ESIC & EPFO

ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) and EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organization) are statutory bodies in India that provide social security to employees. Compliance with these schemes is mandatory for businesses meeting specific employee count thresholds.

ESIC: Provides medical care and cash benefits to employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month. Mandatory for units with 10 or more employees.

EPFO: Manages the Provident Fund (PF), a retirement savings scheme. Mandatory for establishments with 20 or more employees.

Registration Services

Shram Suvidha Portal Registration
ESI Code Allotment
PF Code Allotment
Voluntary Registration
DSC Registration for Signatory

Employee Benefits

Full Medical Care (ESI)
Sickness & Maternity Benefits
Retirement Pension (EPS)
Insurance Cover (EDLI)
Financial Security

Requirements & Compliance

Everything you need to register and stay compliant.

Documents Required

Business PAN Card
Address Proof of Business
Cancelled Cheque
Directors/Partners KYC
Digital Signature (DSC)

Monthly Compliance

Monthly Contribution Filing
Challan Generation & Payment
Employee KYC Updation
ECR Filing
Register Maintenance

Applicability

ESI: 10+ Employees
PF: 20+ Employees
Casual/Contract Labor included
All Business Entities
Pan-India Coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about ESIC & EPFO Registration.

When is ESIC and EPFO registration mandatory?

EPFO Registration is mandatory for establishments employing 20 or more persons. ESIC Registration is mandatory for units employing 10 or more persons (in implemented areas) drawing wages up to ₹21,000 per month.

What are the current contribution rates?

For EPF, the employee and employer typically contribute 12% of Basic + DA each. For ESIC, the employer contributes 3.25% and the employee contributes 0.75% of the gross wages.

Can I register voluntarily if I have fewer employees?

Yes, establishments with fewer than the mandatory threshold (20 for PF, 10 for ESI) can opt for Voluntary Registration to provide social security benefits to their employees and build organizational credibility.

What documents are required for registration?

Key documents include the PAN Card of the business, Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership Deed, Address Proof (Rent Agreement/Utility Bill), Cancelled Cheque, and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorized signatory.

What is the due date for monthly compliance?

After registration, the monthly contributions for both EPF and ESIC must be deposited by the 15th of the following month. Monthly returns must also be filed online to avoid penalties.