EPF Registration
Provident fund registration for employers.
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Registration under the EPF scheme is mandatory once an establishment has 20 or more employees, and voluntary below that. Once registered, monthly contributions and ECR filings fall due by the 15th.
What is included
- Employer registration on the EPFO portal
- DSC linking
- Employee UAN generation
- First-month ECR guidance
What we will need from you
- PAN and Certificate of Incorporation
- Proof of the establishment address
- Employee details and salary structure
- Bank details and a cancelled cheque
How long it takes
Typically 5–10 working days.
Timelines are typical, not guaranteed. Government processing times vary, and a query from the officer adds to them. We will tell you where yours stands.
Common questions
Which employees are covered?
Employees earning up to ₹15,000 a month in basic wages are covered compulsorily; higher earners may be enrolled with employer consent.