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    What is EPF?

    The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement savings scheme governed by the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

    It is managed by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment.

     Both employer and employee contribute monthly to build a retirement corpus + pension + insurance for employees.

    • Applicability of EPF

    Establishments covered

    • Every establishment with 20 or more employees must register under EPF.
    • Smaller organizations (with <20 employees) can also register voluntarily.

    Salary/Wage Limit

    • Mandatory for employees earning up to ₹15,000/month.
    • Employees earning above ₹15,000/month can also join with employer’s consent.

    Contribution Structure (as of 2025)

    • Employee’s Contribution → 12% of Basic Salary + DA
    • Employer’s Contribution → 12% of Basic Salary + DA, split as:
    • 8.33% → Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS)
    • 3.67% → Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)

    Benefits of EPF

    • Lump sum available at retirement/exit from job.
    • Employee contribution eligible for tax deduction under Sec 80C.
    • Interest earned & maturity amount → tax-free.
    • Employees are automatically covered under Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI).
    • Provides life insurance benefit up to ₹7 lakhs.
    • Marriage, education, medical emergencies, home loan repayment, house construction, etc.
    • Employer’s contribution funds a monthly pension after retirement.

    EPF Registration Process for Employers

    Step:-1
    Visit EPFO Employer Portal.

    Go to the official ESIC website: www.esic.in

    Step:-2
    Register establishment under EPF & MP Act, 1952

    Register as an employer by filling basic details.

    Step:-3
    Provide company details, PAN, digital signature

    Log in using credentials received on email.

    Step:-4
    Add employee details for allotment of Universal Account Number (UAN)

    Provide details like business entity, PAN, employee strength, wage details, etc.

    Step:-5
    Generate challan & pay EPF contributions monthly online

    Upload KYC and company documents online.

    Withdrawal of EPF

    Full withdrawal → On retirement or unemployment > 2 months.

    Partial withdrawal → For specific purposes like marriage, education, home loan, illness.

    Withdrawals can be made online via UAN Member Portal.

    Documents Required for EPF Registration in India

    For Employer / Establishment

    When an establishment registers under EPF (mandatory for 20+ employees), it must submit the following:

    Company / Business Identity Proof

    • Certificate of Incorporation (for Company)
    • Partnership Deed (for Partnership Firm)
    • LLP Agreement (for LLP)
    • Shop & Establishment Certificate / GST Registration (for Proprietorship)

    Business Address Proof

    • Rent/Lease Agreement or
    • Electricity Bill / Water Bill / Property Tax Receipt

    Registration Certificates (if applicable)

    • GST Certificate
    • Factories Act / Shops & Establishment Act License
    • MSME Certificate
    • Professional Tax Registration (if applicable)

    PAN Card of Establishment

    Bank Details of Establishment

    • Canceled cheque copy / Bank statement

    Digital Signature (DSC) of Employer / Authorized Signatory

    Copy of Agreement between Employer and Employee

    Documents For Employer (Authorized Signatory)

    PAN Card of Employer

    Aadhaar Card of Employer

    Specimen Signature of Employer

    Documents For Employees (for UAN Generation)

    Employers also need to collect the following documents from employees to create their Universal Account Number (UAN):

    • Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
    • PAN Card
    • Passport / Voter ID / Driving License (any one for identity proof)
    • Bank Account details with IFSC code
    • Passport-size photographs
    • Date of Joining & Salary details

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