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PF & ESI Registration

Crossed the employee threshold? PF and ESI registration become mandatory the day you do. We assess applicability, prepare your application and get your establishment registered with EPFO and ESIC without delay.

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EPFO & ESIC Registered 3–7 Working Days Applicability Verified First
Employee Count Verified
Application Documents Prepared
EPFO & ESIC Portals Filed
Employer Codes Issued!
Quick Overview

Understand It in 30 Seconds

What is PF registration?

Enrolment with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) that gives your establishment a code and requires monthly PF contributions β€” a retirement savings scheme jointly funded by employer and employee.

What is ESI registration?

Enrolment with the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) that provides eligible employees medical care, cash benefits and coverage for sickness, maternity and workplace injury.

Why do they matter together?

Both are triggered by employee headcount and, once applicable, are mandatory β€” not optional. Registering promptly avoids penalties and gives your workforce the social security benefits they are legally entitled to.

Key Benefits

Benefits of PF & ESI Registration

Retirement Security

Employees build a retirement corpus through consistent, employer-matched PF contributions.

Medical Coverage

ESI-registered employees and their families access cashless medical treatment.

Legal Compliance

Meets mandatory EPFO/ESIC obligations, avoiding penalties and prosecution risk.

Employer Credibility

Registered establishments are more attractive to quality talent and easier to onboard as vendors.

Tax Benefits

Employer PF contributions are an allowable business expense under the Income Tax Act.

Employee Retention

Statutory benefits are a baseline expectation β€” offering them properly builds trust.

Eligibility

Who Needs PF & ESI Registration?

PF β€” 20+ Employees

Mandatory once any establishment employs 20 or more persons; voluntary registration is available below that.

ESI β€” 10+ Employees

Mandatory for establishments with 10 or more employees (varies slightly by state) in notified areas.

ESI Wage Ceiling

Applies to employees earning up to β‚Ή21,000 per month (β‚Ή25,000 for persons with disability).

Covered Establishments

Factories, shops, and a wide range of commercial establishments as notified under each Act.

Once applicable, registration must happen promptly β€” the obligation doesn't wait for your convenience, and neither should the paperwork.
Documents Required

Keep These Ready

Certificate of Incorporation
or business registration proof
PAN Card
of the business entity
Employee Details
names, dates of joining, salaries
Address Proof
of the business premises
Cancelled Cheque
of the business bank account
Partnership Deed / MOA
as applicable to the entity type
Director / Partner KYC
PAN and Aadhaar of signatories
Digital Signature
of the authorised signatory
How It Works

Registration in 5 Simple Steps

Typical timeline: 3–7 working days once applicability is confirmed

01

Applicability Check

We confirm whether PF, ESI or both apply based on your headcount and wages.

02

Document Collection

Entity, address and employee details are gathered and verified.

03

Portal Application

Registration filed on the EPFO Unified Portal and ESIC portal.

04

Verification

We respond to any department queries until approval is granted.

05

Codes Issued

PF establishment code and ESIC employer code delivered, ready for monthly compliance.

Why Allied Business

Registration, Minus the Headache

Experienced Professionals

Chartered Accountants & Company Secretaries handle your filing.

Transparent Pricing

One fixed fee agreed upfront β€” no hidden charges, ever.

Fast Processing

Same-day document processing and proactive follow-ups.

Expert Support

A dedicated expert answers your questions at every step.

End-to-End Assistance

From application to post-registration compliance calendar.

Get a Free Consultation

Speak to a registration expert β€” free, no obligations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

20 or more employees triggers mandatory EPFO registration. Establishments below this can register voluntarily, which some choose to do for employee benefit and retention reasons.

10 or more employees (in most states) working in a notified area, with the scheme covering those earning up to β‚Ή21,000 per month.

For PF, generally yes, though employees already earning above the PF wage ceiling at the time of joining have limited exemption options. For ESI, only employees within the wage ceiling are covered.

PF: 12% of basic wages from both employer and employee (with some components adjusted for EPS). ESI: 3.25% employer and 0.75% employee of gross wages, subject to periodic revision.

Yes β€” voluntary PF registration is common among startups wanting to offer the benefit early; once registered voluntarily, ongoing compliance obligations apply just as they would for mandatory registration.

Delayed registration attracts interest and damages under the respective Acts, calculated from the date the establishment became liable β€” not from when you eventually register.

ESI coverage is notified area-wise; a location must be a notified ESI area for the scheme to apply. We verify this as part of the applicability check.

Monthly PF and ESI contribution deposits and return filings β€” see our dedicated PF & ESI Return Filing service for the ongoing compliance that follows registration.

Ready to Register for PF & ESI?

Applicability checked, paperwork handled, employer codes delivered.

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