(ESI)Employees’ State Insurance Registration

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    What is ESI?

    ESI (Employees’ State Insurance) is a social security and health insurance scheme for workers in India, managed by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the ESI Act, 1948.

    It provides medical, monetary, and other benefits to employees and their families in case of sickness, maternity, disability, or employment injury.

    Documents Required for ESI Registration

    Registration Certificate of Company/Partnership/LLP

    MoA & AoA / Partnership Deed (for firms/companies)

    PAN of business & employees

    GST Registration Certificate

    List of all employees with salary details

    Address proof of business (Electricity Bill/Property Tax receipt)

    Bank account details of the company

    Digital Signature of employer/authorized person

    Step-by-Step Process for ESI Registration

    Step:-1
    Visit ESIC Portal

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

    Step:-2
    Sign Up

    Register as an employer by filling basic details.

    Step:-3
    Employer Login

    Log in using credentials received on email.

    Step:-4
    Fill Employer Registration Form (Form-1)

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

    Step:-5
    Upload Documents

    Upload KYC and company documents online.

    Step:-6
    Payment of Advance Contribution

    Pay the required advance contribution for 6 months.

    Step:-7
    Receive 17-Digit Registration Number

    After successful verification, ESIC issues a unique 17-digit code → this is your ESI Registration Number.

    Benefits of ESI Registration

    For Employees:

    • Full medical care for self & family
    • Sickness benefit → 70% of wages up to 91 days/year
    • Maternity benefit → full salary for 26 weeks (extendable)
    • Disablement benefit (temporary/permanent)
    • Dependents’ benefit (in case of employee’s death)
    • Funeral expenses, rehabilitation allowance

    For Employers:

    • Legal compliance & avoidance of penalties
    • Improves employee morale & retention
    • Enhances company’s credibility

    Applicability of ESIC Registration

    The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 makes it mandatory for certain establishments to register under ESIC.

    Who is Covered?

    Contribution Applicability

    • Once an establishment is covered under ESIC, all employees (earning ≤ ₹21,000/month) must be registered.
    • Employer contribution: 3.25% of wages
    • Employee contribution: 0.75% of wages

    Exemptions

    • Employees earning above 21,000/month (₹25,000 for disabled) are not covered.
    • Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
    • Seasonal factories (like cotton ginning, sugar, etc.).

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