PF Registration Services that you (or your company) can offer to clients.
✅ What is PF Registration?
Provident Fund (PF) is managed by EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) under the EPF & MP Act, 1952.
It is a retirement savings scheme where both employer and employee contribute monthly.
Mandatory Registration:
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Any establishment with 20 or more employees must register under EPFO.
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Companies with fewer than 20 employees can also apply voluntarily.
???? PF Contribution Rate
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Employer Contribution: 12% of basic wages (8.33% to EPS + 3.67% to EPF).
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Employee Contribution: 12% of basic wages.
???? Total = 24% of employee’s wages (shared equally).
???? Documents Required for PF Registration
For Employer / Company
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Company PAN card.
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Incorporation certificate (Company/LLP/Partnership/Shop Act).
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Address proof (electricity bill, rent agreement).
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GST registration (if applicable).
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Bank account details of company.
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Digital signature of employer/authorized signatory.
For Employees
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Employee name list with joining date.
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Basic salary details.
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Aadhaar & PAN of employees.
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Bank account details of employees.
???? Step-by-Step PF Registration Process
Step 1: Visit EPFO Portal
???? https://www.epfindia.gov.in
Step 2: Employer Registration
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Go to Establishment Registration.
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Sign up with Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of employer.
Step 3: Fill Employer Details
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Company details (name, PAN, address, type of establishment).
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Contact details.
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Activity & NIC code (nature of business).
Step 4: Upload Documents
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PAN, incorporation certificate, proof of address, bank details.
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Employee details (Aadhaar, PAN, salary).
Step 5: Verification & DSC
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All details verified by employer using Digital Signature.
Step 6: Receive PF Registration Code
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After approval, EPFO allots a PF Establishment Code Number.
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This code is unique and used for monthly PF challan payment & returns.
???? Post-Registration Compliance
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Add employees under PF portal.
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Generate UAN (Universal Account Number) for each employee.
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Deposit monthly PF contributions (due date: 15th of next month).
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File PF returns (monthly & annual).
???? Benefits of PF Registration for Employers & Employees
✅ Legal compliance & avoids penalties.
✅ Employees get retirement savings + pension + insurance benefits.
✅ Employer builds credibility & trust.
✅ Tax benefits on contributions.
???? Penalties for Non-Compliance
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Late payment interest: 12% per year.
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Penalty damages: 5% – 25% depending on delay.
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Prosecution under EPF Act for willful default.
✅ In short:
PF Registration = Employer applies online → Upload docs → Verify with DSC → Get Establishment Code → Add employees → Start monthly PF compliance.
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