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Employer EPF registration with EPFO — mandatory above 20 employees

Timeline: 3–5 working days for registrationValidity: Lifetime — registration remains valid as long as the organisation employs 20 or more employees
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What is EPF / PF Registration?

Register your establishment with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and set up monthly ECR filing. Mandatory within 30 days of reaching 20 employees.

EPFO registration is mandatory within 30 days of reaching 20 employees. Both employer and employee contribute 12% of basic salary + dearness allowance. The employer's 12% is split: 8.33% goes to the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) and 3.67% to the EPF account.

Who Needs EPF / PF Registration?

Every factory or establishment with 20 or more employees. Certain notified industries (mines, plantations, etc.) have a lower threshold of 10 employees. Voluntary registration is possible for establishments with fewer employees.

What's Included

  • EPFO Employer Registration on Unified Shram Suvidha Portal
  • Unique Establishment Code (PF Code) allotment
  • Employee UAN seeding and Aadhaar linking
  • Monthly ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return) filing setup
  • Ongoing compliance support for monthly returns

⚠️ Penalty for Non-Compliance

Non-registration when eligible attracts damages of 5% to 25% of the EPF contribution amount per annum under Section 14B of the EPF Act. Additionally, employers can face prosecution with up to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10,000.

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