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Provident Fund (PF) Registration & Compliance Services

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What is Provident Fund (PF)?

The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement benefits scheme for salaried employees in India, managed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

It's a mandatory savings scheme where both employer and employee contribute 12% of the employee's basic salary plus dearness allowance each month. The accumulated amount, along with interest, is paid to the employee at retirement or under specific circumstances.

Current PF Interest Rate: 8.15% per annum (FY 2023-24) | Contribution: 12% from both employee and employer

Why PF Registration is Mandatory?

Legal Requirement

Mandatory for all establishments with 20+ employees under EPF Act, 1952

Avoid Penalties

Non-compliance can lead to fines up to ₹1 lakh + imprisonment

Employee Retention

Attracts and retains quality workforce with social security benefits

Tax Benefits

Employer's contribution (12%) is tax-deductible under Section 36(1)(va)

Key Benefits of PF Registration

For Employees

  • Guaranteed returns with government-backed security
  • Tax-free interest accumulation (Section 80C benefits)
  • Pension benefits through EPS (Employees' Pension Scheme)
  • Life insurance coverage through EDLI (up to ₹7 lakh)
  • Partial withdrawals allowed for specific needs

For Employers

  • Enhances corporate image as compliant organization
  • Tax deductions on employer's contributions
  • Reduces employee turnover with long-term benefits
  • Simplifies payroll processing with standardized deductions
  • Builds trust and loyalty among workforce

PF Registration Process

1

Document Collection

Gather required documents including company PAN, incorporation certificate, address proof, bank details, and employee list

2

DSC Registration

Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for authorized signatory

3

EPFO Portal Registration

Create establishment login on EPFO Unified Portal

4

Form Submission

Submit Form 5A (Employer Registration) and Form 11 (Employee Nomination)

5

PF Code Allocation

Receive Establishment Code from EPFO (typically within 10-15 working days)

6

Monthly Compliance

Begin monthly PF contributions (ECR filing) from next payroll cycle

Documents Required for PF Registration:

  • Company PAN Card
  • Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
  • Canceled cheque/bank statement
  • Address proof of establishment
  • List of employees with joining dates and salaries
  • Details of directors/partners/owners
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

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