What is PF Registration (EPFO)?
Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement savings scheme managed by the EPFO. Once registered, the employer must deduct the employee's contribution, add the employer's share and deposit both through a monthly Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR) by the 15th of the following month. Businesses with fewer than 20 employees can also register voluntarily. TaxBucket handles registration, UAN generation, monthly ECR filing and EPFO compliance.
Who needs it?
- Establishments with 20 or more employees
- Smaller businesses opting for voluntary coverage
- Factories and establishments notified under the Act
Key benefits
- Legal compliance and avoidance of penalties
- Retirement savings, pension and insurance (EDLI) for employees
- Helps attract and retain talent
- Tax-efficient savings for employees
Documents required
Checklist: keep these ready
- PAN of the establishment
- Certificate of Incorporation / partnership deed / registration proof
- Address proof of the establishment
- Aadhaar and PAN of the employer / directors
- DSC of the authorised signatory
- Employee details: Aadhaar, bank account and salary details
- Cancelled cheque of the business
Step-by-step process
- 1
Step 1
Register the establishment on the Shram Suvidha / EPFO portal
- 2
Step 2
Upload documents and sign with DSC
- 3
Step 3
Allotment of the establishment code
- 4
Step 4
Register employees and generate UANs
- 5
Step 5
File the monthly ECR and pay contributions by the 15th
Key facts: fees, timelines, due dates and penalties
- 1Mandatory for 20 or more employees
- 2Contribution: generally 12% by employer and 12% by employee of basic wages plus DA
- 3Monthly ECR and payment due by the 15th of the following month
- 4Delay attracts damages and interest under the Act
Why choose TaxBucket for PF Registration (EPFO)?
- 14+ years of experience in tax, GST, MCA and legal compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 certified company with a team of tax and compliance professionals
- Transparent pricing with no hidden charges
- End-to-end online process with a dedicated expert and regular status updates
- Office in South West Delhi; serving clients across India
Frequently asked questions
Is PF registration mandatory for less than 20 employees?
No, but an employer can opt for voluntary coverage.
Can an employee opt out of PF?
Employees earning more than Rs 15,000 per month at the time of joining (and not previously a PF member) can opt out using Form 11.
What is the due date for PF payment?
The 15th of the following month.
What happens if PF is not deposited on time?
The employer is liable to pay interest and damages, and prosecution is possible for deducted but unpaid contributions.
Get expert help with PF Registration (EPFO) today
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