Provident Fund (EPF)Online Services

EPF Registration, the abridged form of ‘Employee Provident Fund’ Registration, is a legal process allowed by the Government of India, to financially secure the salaried employees of the organized sector during retirement/in case of any major financial necessities/for the dependents if the employee dies. This income is earned through the fund that is contributed by both employer and employee in the service time. It is the most convenient, secured and easily accessible mode of retirement benefit available in our country as regulated by the Employees Provident Fund Organization of India with these major guidelines:

• Any establishment in India with 20 or more people working in it (in certain circumstances as per Government Policy, business sectors with employees less than this number can voluntarily register for the scheme in Regional Provident Fund Office).
• EPF Registration for the eligible business unit should be done within 1 month of hiring the mentioned number of employees, violation to which can lead to legal obligations.
• EPF scheme is a mutual contribution based fund where both employer and employee have to contribute in a specific monthly rate calculated over employee’s salary.
• Employees with wages up to INR 15,000 working in an organized sector recognized for EPF, should be enrolled in this scheme. (Those employees with salary more than this amount during the time of joining need not be its member, but there is not restriction applicable for them in case they avail the facility with the consent of their employer and Assistant PF Commissioner)
• The facility is available for public, private, and government employees, if they delayed in registration then the result might be in penalties.

For more information on EPF Registration, you can visit the official website of the Employees Provident Fund Organization of India or consult with a legal or tax professional.

PF stands for Provident Fund, and in India, it usually refers to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). It's like a special savings account for your future, especially retirement. Here's the basic idea:

• Saving for Later: Every month, a part of your salary goes into your PF account. Your employer also contributes a bit. This money accumulates over your working years, building a nice nest egg.
• Benefits:
  • Retirement Security: When you retire, you get this accumulated amount as a lump sum, providing you with financial support.
  • Tax Savings: The money you and your employer put in is tax-deductible, lowering your tax bill.
  • Safety Net: In some situations, like medical emergencies, you can withdraw a portion of your PF.
  • Guaranteed Returns: Unlike some investments, PF offers a fixed interest rate, so your money grows steadily.
• Think of it as a forced savings plan that helps you build a safety net and a comfortable retirement.

For more information on EPF, you can visit the official website of the Employees Provident Fund Organization of India or consult with a legal or tax professional.

• Free Consultation
• DSC Registration
• PF Registration Application Filing
• Follow-up of PF Registration Status
• PF Return Filing (On Demand)

The employer must provide the following documents along with the registration form:

• PAN of the Partner, Proprietor, or Director
• Address proof (can be any utility bill but should not be older than 2 months)
• Aadhar card of Proprietor, Partner, or Director
• Canceled Cheque Or Bank Statement
• Digital Signature of the Proprietor/ Partner or Director
• Hired/ Rented or Leased Agreement If there is any

Step-1) Provide Information for Application

We’ll be giving you consultation on the documents and information required for your EPF Registration based on your Business Unit. It will be helping you to arrange the documents correctly and we’ll be crosschecking them once you provide us the same. Once satisfied, we’ll be proceeding in filing your EPF Application.

Step-2) EPF Application Filing

Once, we’re satisfied with your information and documents, we’ll be proceeding to file your EPF Registration Application. Here, we’ll be needing your DSC (Digital Signature) for registration. We’ll be filling up the form called Proforma for Coverage for your EPF Registration. It’ll be thoroughly crosschecked by us and updated to you. It is mandatory for you, as a Business Unit, to submit Form-5A and Annexture-1.

Note: Once your application is filed online, you’ll be informed about the allotment of your code number, and login details to access the EPO Official Portal. This login details will be used to download and send your Code Allotment Letter to EPFO Office.

Step-3) Issuance of EIC Number

Once we obtain the Allotment Letter in your Name from the EPF Official Portal, it will be sent to EPFO Office for detailed verification from the concerned Department. When the Department is satisfied, you’ll be issued with EIC Number.

Step-4) CONGRATULATIONS!

Now, you’re legally eligible to provide Employee Provident Fund facilities. Once registered with EPFO, you’ve to follow these compulsory procedures:

• File monthly return by uploading ECR sheet usually by 15th of the succeeding month. ECR Sheet can be downloaded from the Official EPF Website.
• Regular contribution in EP Fund that is deducted as per the guidelines should be included in your Return.