EPF Registrations

What is EPF ?

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a government-backed social security scheme governed by the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. It is designed to provide financial stability and retirement benefits to employees in the organized sector. Contributions from both employer and employee are pooled into the fund, which earns interest and is payable at retirement or other qualifying events.

Who Needs to Register for EPF?:

EPF registration is mandatory for:

• Establishments employing 20 or more employees.
• Voluntary registration is available for businesses with less than 20 employees
• Each branch or separate establishment must be registered individually.
• Applies to factories, shops, commercial establishments, and specified categories of organizations

Failure to register or contribute can lead to penalties and legal consequences.

Documents Required for EPF Registration:

To register for EPF, employers need the following documents::

• PAN card of the employer/establishment
• Aadhaar card of the employer or authorized signatory
• Details of the establishment (Name, Address, Type, Date of Incorporation)
• Details of partners/directors/proprietor
• Bank account details of the company/firm
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorized signatory
• Business registration certificate (GST, Shops & Establishment, etc.)

How to Apply for EPF Registration (Online Process):

Follow these steps for smooth online registration:::

• Visit the EPFO Employer Portal
• Click on “Establishment Registration”
• Sign in via Shram Suvidha Portal using your credentials
• Fill in:
• Establishment details (Name, Address, Nature of Work, Industry Code)
• Employer and authorized signatory details
• Upload scanned copies of required documents
• Submit the application and note the Application Reference Number (ARN)
• Upon verification, the Establishment Code Number (ECN) will be issued

Processing Time:

• The EPF registration process generally takes 7–10 working days.
• Once approved, the employer can begin remitting EPF contributions through the portal.

EPF Contribution Rates (as of 2024)

Post-Registration Compliance:

Once EPF registration is completed, employers must ensure

• UAN (Universal Account Number) generation for all employees
• Monthly EPF contribution deposited by the 15th of every month
• Filing of EPF returns such as:
• Form 5 (new employees)
• Form 10 (exit employees)
• Form 12A (monthly report)
• Maintain and issue EPF passbooks and annual statements to employees
• Keep records of employee contributions and salary changes for audit and compliance

Why Choose Us?:

At VETRI AUDIT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, we provide end-to-end EPF registration and compliance support, including:

• Fast online application filing
• Document verification and submission
• UAN creation assistance
• Ongoing monthly return filings
• Ongoing monthly return filings

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