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Ensure Employee Benefits Compliance
Provident Fund (PF) and Employee State Insurance (ESI) are mandatory social security schemes for Indian companies. PF registration is required for organizations with 20 or more employees, while ESI registration is mandatory for establishments with 10 or more employees earning up to ₹15,000 per month.
Understanding the differences between PF and ESI schemes
20+ employees
12% employee + 12% employer
₹15,000+ (voluntary above this)
Retirement corpus, emergency withdrawals, tax exemption
10+ employees
0.75% employee + 3.25% employer
Up to ₹15,000 per month
Medical care, sickness benefits, maternity benefits
Key advantages of Provident Fund scheme for employees
Pre-fixed interest rate of around 8.5% on deposits
Builds healthy retirement corpus for employees
Earnings from EPF are exempted from taxation
Partial withdrawals allowed for emergencies
Comprehensive benefits under Employee State Insurance scheme
70% of salary for certified illness up to 91 days per year
Comprehensive medical care and treatment
Paid maternity leave for pregnant women
90% salary as monthly payment in case of disability
90% salary to dependents in case of work-related death
Coverage for funeral and last rite expenses
Types of establishments covered under PF and ESI schemes
Timeline and requirements for PF and ESI registration
Complete guide to PF and ESI registration
Determine PF/ESI applicability based on employee count and salary
Gather required company and employee documentation
Submit applications on respective portals with required details
Officials verify submitted information and documents
Pay required advance contributions (6 months for ESI)
Receive registration numbers and start compliance
| Aspect | PF | ESI |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Returns | ECR filing by 15th of next month | Return filing by 15th of next month |
| Contribution Payment | By 15th of next month | By 15th of next month |
| Annual Returns | Annual return by 30th April | Annual return by 30th April |
| Employee Addition | Add new employees within 30 days | Add new employees within 30 days |
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