PF Registration

PF Registration is mandatory when an establishment employs 20 or more employees. In some industries (beedi, cinema, coal mines), the limit is 10 employees. Voluntary registration is also possible for establishments with fewer employees.

Employee contributes 12% of basic wages + DA, and employer contributes 12% (out of which 8.33% goes to EPS, 3.67% to EPF, and 0.5% to EDLI). The government contributes 1.16% for establishments with up to 20 employees for the first 3 years.

The employer needs to register on the EPFO portal (establishment registration), submit business and employee documents, attach DSC, and apply for PF Code. Once approved, the employer receives a PF Code and Certificate. We handle the entire process.

Failure to register for PF can result in penalties including damages up to 17% per annum on arrears, prosecution, and imprisonment up to 3 years under Section 14 of the EPF Act.

PF registration typically takes 5-7 working days after document submission, depending on EPFO processing time. We expedite the process by ensuring error-free applications.

PF (Provident Fund) is a retirement savings scheme where the accumulated corpus is paid as a lumpsum at retirement or exit. EPS (Employee Pension Scheme) is a pension scheme where 8.33% of the employer's contribution goes towards providing a monthly pension after 10 years of service.

Generally, one establishment requires one PF code. However, if the establishment has multiple branches or units with separate PAN or legal entities, separate PF codes may be required. We advise on the correct registration structure for your business.

EDLI (Employee Deposit Linked Insurance) is an insurance scheme under the EPF Act. The employer contributes 0.5% of wages towards EDLI, providing life insurance coverage to employees. In case of an employee's death, the nominee receives up to ₹7 lakh as insurance benefit.

Yes, international workers (excluding those from exempted countries with social security agreements) are covered under the EPF Act. The employer must obtain separate PF registration for international workers with specific contribution rates and documentation requirements.

UAN (Universal Account Number) is a 12-digit unique identifier that remains the same throughout an employee's career, linking all PF accounts across different employers. The employer generates UAN for employees through the EPFO portal. Each employee gets only one UAN for life.