PF Registration

PF Registration

Provident Fund (PF) registration in India is mandatory under the EPF & MP Act, 1952 for establishments with 20 or more employees. Employers must register via the Unified Shram Suvidha Portal using their establishment details, PAN, and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). Both employer and employee contribute 12% of the basic salary. Key Eligibility Rules

• Mandatory: Applicable to any factory with 10 or more employees or any establishment employing 20 or more workers.
• Voluntary: Establishments with fewer than 20 employees can opt to register voluntarily with the mutual consent of the employer and a majority of the employees.
• Employee Threshold: Mandatory only for employees whose basic wages are up to ₹15,000 per month. 

• Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, or Shop & Establishment Certificate.
• PAN Card of the entity and the authorized signatory.
• Address proof of the establishment (e.g., utility bills, lease agreements).
• Bank account details of the organization (cancelled cheque or bank statement).
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the employer.
• List of current employees with their basic wage details and date of joining. 

1. Access the Portal: Visit the Unified Shram Suvidha Portal to sign up as an employer. 
2. Create Account: Provide basic contact details to generate your credentials.
3. Register Establishment: Log in and navigate to the Registration for EPFO-ESIC section. Select the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1952. 
4. Fill the Form: Enter details about your branch, primary business activity, contact persons, and employee strength. 
5. Upload & Submit: Attach scanned copies of your documents, authenticate using your DSC, and submit the form. 
6. Confirmation: Upon verification, the system will generate a unique Establishment Code