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PF & ESI Registration for Employers (EPFO & ESIC)

PF and ESI registration for growing teams – we register your establishment with EPFO and ESIC, set up employee enrolment and guide you on monthly contributions and returns.

  • 5–10 working days
  • EPFO & ESIC codes
  • Employee enrolment
  • Monthly filing setup
PF & ESI Registration for Employers (EPFO & ESIC)

EPF and ESI at a glance

EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund)ESI (Employees’ State Insurance)
RegulatorEPFOESIC
Applies when20 or more employees (voluntary below that)10 or more employees in notified areas
Employee coverageEmployees earning up to ₹15,000 basic per month mandatorily; others voluntarilyEmployees earning up to ₹21,000 per month
Contribution12% by employee + 12% by employer0.75% by employee + 3.25% by employer
BenefitRetirement savings, pension and insuranceMedical care, sickness, maternity and disability benefits

Why register on time?

Registration is mandatory within one month of crossing the threshold. Delays lead to damages, interest and penalties, and the employer becomes liable for contributions from the date of applicability. Proper registration also helps you hire and retain employees who value these benefits.

What employees get

  • EPF – a retirement savings account with interest, the Employees' Pension Scheme for a monthly pension after retirement, and EDLI life insurance cover while in service.
  • ESI – medical care for the employee and their family at ESI hospitals and dispensaries, cash benefits during sickness, maternity benefit, and support in case of disability or death from an employment injury.

These benefits are a real draw for staff, and registering on time lets you offer them from day one.

Your obligations after registration

  • Register every new joiner – a UAN for PF and an IP number for ESI – and mark exits on time.
  • Deduct the employee's share from salary and pay both shares by the 15th of the following month, with the monthly return.
  • Keep attendance, wage and contribution records, and display the required notices at the workplace.
  • Report accidents and help employees with ESI and PF claims.
  • Respond to inspections and notices from EPFO and ESIC.

Our PF and ESI return filing service takes care of the monthly work after registration.

Labour codes

The labour codes now in force bring PF and ESI rules under the Code on Social Security, with a wider definition of "wages" for calculating contributions. We register you under the current rules and help you review salary structures so contributions are calculated correctly.

What we do

  • Register your establishment on the EPFO and ESIC portals
  • Obtain your establishment code and ESIC employer code
  • Generate UANs and ESI IP numbers for employees
  • Set up monthly ECR and ESI return filing and payment schedules

Combine with professional tax registration and an employment agreement for a compliant hiring setup.

Checklist

Documents required for PF & ESI Registration

After you purchase, log in to My Account → My Services and upload each document below. Scanned copies or clear phone photos (PDF, JPG or PNG) are fine. Your files are stored privately and seen only by your assigned expert.

  • PAN of the establishment Clear copy Required
  • Certificate of incorporation / partnership deed / GST certificate Proof of business constitution Required
  • Proof of business address Utility bill or rent agreement Required
  • Cancelled cheque Of the business bank account Required
  • ID proof of employer / directors / partners PAN and Aadhaar Required
  • Employee list Names, Aadhaar, date of joining and monthly wages (Excel) Required
  • Digital Signature Certificate of the employer Required for EPFO registration If applicable
Step by step

PF & ESI Registration process with Nevo Legal

  1. Applicability check

    We confirm EPF and ESI applicability and dates.

  2. Registration

    Establishment registered on EPFO (Shram Suvidha) and ESIC portals.

  3. Codes issued

    Establishment and employer codes obtained.

  4. Employee enrolment

    UANs and ESI numbers generated for employees.

  5. Monthly setup

    Contribution and return filing process explained.

Deliverables

What you get

  • EPFO establishment code and registration certificate
  • ESIC employer code and registration certificate
  • Employee UAN and ESI IP numbers
  • Monthly compliance calendar
FAQs

PF & ESI Registration – frequently asked questions

Can a business with fewer than 20 employees register for PF?

Yes. Employers below the threshold can register voluntarily with the consent of the employer and employees.

What are the monthly filings after registration?

Employers file an electronic challan-cum-return (ECR) for EPF and pay ESI contributions by the 15th of the following month.

Is a DSC needed for PF registration?

A Digital Signature Certificate of the employer is usually required on the EPFO portal for registration and certain filings.

Do contract workers count towards the PF threshold?

Yes. Employees engaged directly or through contractors generally count towards the threshold for coverage, and the principal employer must ensure their contributions are paid.

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