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EPF Registration & Returns

Employer EPF registration, UAN support and monthly ECR returns so your staff's provident fund is deposited and reported correctly.

  • From ₹2,999 / registration + GST
  • Registration typically 3–7 working days after documents; monthly ECR within 1–2 days of receiving payroll
  • Confidential handling

About EPF Registration & Returns

Provident fund compliance is a monthly discipline: wages must be reported, contributions calculated, and payment made by the due date. Errors affect your employees' accounts and invite interest and damages from the EPFO. We register your establishment, set up the employer portal and take care of the monthly ECR and payment cycle.

What is EPF Registration & Returns?

The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement savings scheme run by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Employer and employee each contribute a percentage of basic wages and dearness allowance, and each employee gets a Universal Account Number (UAN).

Registration is mandatory for establishments with 20 or more employees, and voluntary registration is available for smaller ones. After registration the employer files a monthly Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR) on the EPFO Unified Portal. The four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025; EPFO continues to operate through its notified procedures, so we follow the latest circulars.

Who needs this service?

You may need it if any of these describe you.

  • Establishments that have reached 20 or more employees
  • Smaller employers who want to voluntarily register for employee benefit and hiring appeal
  • Companies, LLPs, firms and contractors who employ staff in covered industries
  • Employers with a delayed or irregular PF history who need to regularise
  • New employers wanting to set up payroll and PF at the same time

Benefits

On-time reporting

ECR is prepared and filed with payment before the monthly due date.

UAN and KYC support

We help employees activate UAN and link bank, Aadhaar and PAN so that claims and transfers work.

Correct wage calculation

Contribution is calculated on the right wage base and the wage ceiling is applied as per the scheme in force.

Fewer notices

Accurate returns lower the risk of inspections, interest and damages for delay.

Employee-friendly

Proper PF records help new hires and make job changes, transfers and withdrawals smoother.

Types of EPF Registration & Returns

New EPF establishment registration

Obtain the PF code number and set up the employer login on the EPFO portal.

Monthly ECR filing

Prepare the ECR file, generate the challan and pay the contribution.

UAN generation and KYC

Create UAN for employees and complete KYC seeding.

Exit and transfer support

Date of exit updates for leaving employees and transfer claims on the portal.

Regularisation of past dues

Prepare past ECRs and deposit dues with applicable interest and damages.

Eligibility requirements

  • An establishment engaged in a covered industry or activity with 20 or more persons is required to register under the EPF Act.
  • Establishments with fewer employees can register voluntarily with the employer and the Regional Office's consent as per the Act.
  • Employees who earn above the statutory wage ceiling at joining may be treated as non-covered, as per the EPF Scheme in force; we check the current rules.
  • The employer must have a PAN, bank account, DSC of the authorised signatory and an establishment address proof.

Documents required

Keep these ready to avoid delays. Send scans or photos over WhatsApp - never share passwords or OTPs.

For registration

  • PAN of the establishment and incorporation or registration proof
  • Address proof of the establishment
  • Bank account details with cancelled cheque
  • DSC of the authorised signatory
  • Employee list with salary, joining date, PAN and Aadhaar

For monthly returns

  • Monthly salary register with attendance or paid days
  • Basic wages and dearness allowance for each employee
  • New joiner and exit details
  • UAN, name and bank/Aadhaar details of employees

Step-by-step process

  1. Eligibility reviewWe check headcount, wages and whether registration is mandatory or voluntary.
  2. Register on the EPFO portalWe submit the establishment registration with DSC and obtain the PF code.
  3. Employee onboardingUAN is generated or verified for each employee and KYC is seeded.
  4. Monthly data collectionYou share the monthly payroll; we compute contributions.
  5. ECR upload and paymentWe upload the ECR, generate the challan and pay through the portal.
  6. RecordsYou receive the ECR, challan, contribution summary and a compliance tracker.

Applicable rules & regulations

Plain-English notes. Always verify against the official notification.

Section / rule / formWhat it means
EPF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952Applicability, contribution, penalty and damages provisions. Check how the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the notified rules apply to you.
Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952Sets the contribution structure, wage ceiling and procedures; the employee's share is generally 12% of basic wages and DA, with employer's share divided between EPF and EPS.
Section 7Q and 14BInterest on delayed payment and damages for default in paying contributions.
Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI)Provides insurance cover to members; contributions are payable by the employer.

Important due dates

Statutory dates can be extended by notification - check the official portal before relying on them.

ActivityDue date
Monthly EPF contribution and ECRBy the 15th of the following month
RegistrationSoon after the establishment crosses the coverage threshold; check the Regional Office guidance
Exit date and transfer updatesAs the employee leaves; update the portal without delay

Transparent pricing

Plans from our EPF & ESIC Pricing list. Government charges and GST are shown separately.

EPF Registration

Starting from
₹2,999one-time

18% GST extra on professional fees

  • Establishment eligibility check
  • EPFO unified portal registration
  • Code allotment and DSC mapping
  • Employer login set-up

+ 2 more in this plan

5–10 working days

As per official schedule, paid at actuals (not included in professional fee)

EPF + ESIC Registration

Starting from
₹5,499one-time

18% GST extra on professional fees

  • Everything in EPF Registration
  • ESIC employer code and login
  • Employee insurance numbers set up
  • Wage-ceiling and eligibility explanation

+ 2 more in this plan

7–14 working days

As per official schedule, paid at actuals (not included in professional fee)

Monthly Returns (up to 50)

Starting from
₹2,999/ month

18% GST extra on professional fees

  • EPF and ESIC returns for up to 50 employees
  • Salary-structure review for contribution base
  • UAN and ESIC IP number updates
  • Quarterly reconciliation with payroll

+ 2 more in this plan

Monthly cycle

As per official schedule, paid at actuals (not included in professional fee)

Full pricing page

Package comparison

FeatureEPF RegistrationEPF + ESIC RegistrationMonthly Returns (up to 20)Monthly Returns (up to 50)
EPF registration
ESIC registration
Monthly returns
Employees covered——Up to 20Up to 50
Challan preparation
Payroll reconciliationQuarterly
Notice query support1 query

Government fees & professional fees

We never mark up government payments.

Professional fee

Starts at ₹2,999 for establishment registration, before 18% GST. Monthly ECR filing and payroll are priced separately by headcount; see the EPF and ESIC pricing page.

Government charges

There is no fee for EPF registration. Contributions, interest and damages are paid to EPFO as per the Act.

Other costs

DSC for the authorised signatory, if you do not already hold one.

Wage ceilings, contribution rates and procedures can be revised by EPFO or under the Labour Codes. Verify on epfindia.gov.in.

Deliverables

What you receive from us.

  • EPF code and employer portal login
  • UAN list with KYC status
  • Monthly ECR, challan and contribution summary
  • PF compliance calendar

Turnaround time

Registration typically 3–7 working days after documents; monthly ECR within 1–2 days of receiving payrollTimelines assume complete, correct documents and, where applicable, timely action by the government portal or authority.

Why choose SK Wealth Tax Advisor?

  • Experienced Professional SupportEvery file is handled by a person who knows the rules, not a call centre script.
  • Transparent & Affordable PricingProfessional fees, government charges and GST are shown separately.
  • Timely Filing & ComplianceWe track due dates for you and remind you before they arrive.
  • Complete Business SolutionsRegistration, accounting, tax, ROC and licences under one roof.
  • Digital & Paperless ServicesShare documents securely online. No office visit needed.
  • Personalized Tax PlanningAdvice based on your income, goals and the regime that suits you.

EPF Registration & Returns - FAQs

An establishment with 20 or more employees in a covered industry or activity must register. Smaller establishments can register voluntarily. We check your headcount and activity.

The employee contribution is generally 12% of basic wages and dearness allowance, with the employer contributing a matching rate split into EPF and the pension scheme. The wage ceiling and exceptions are set in the scheme, so we apply the current rules.

The Universal Account Number is a 12-digit number given to each member and remains the same across jobs. All PF accounts of a member are linked to it.

Interest and damages apply to delayed contributions under the Act. File and pay on time, and if already delayed, let us help compute and settle the dues.

Employees joining on wages above the statutory ceiling may be non-covered under the scheme, unless the employer and employee opt in. We apply this rule while preparing your employee list.

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