Register for employee provident fund and health insurance schemes.
ZegalWorks registers your business for PF and ESI where required, so your employees get their benefits and you stay compliant.
What is PF & ESI Registration?
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) are two key social-security schemes for employees. PF builds a retirement fund through contributions from both employer and employee, while ESI provides medical and cash benefits to eligible employees.
PF generally applies to establishments with 20 or more employees, and ESI generally to those with 10 or more, with wage limits for eligibility. Smaller businesses can often register voluntarily. Once registered, monthly contributions and returns are due, usually by the 15th of the following month.
Who this is for
A good fit if you
- Have, or are about to cross, the employee threshold for PF or ESI
- Want to offer benefits and attract good people
- Were asked for PF or ESI registration by a client or tender
- Want monthly contributions handled for you
Something else may suit you better if
You have very few employees and no obligation. Registration may be voluntary, and we will advise.
You need full payroll. See payroll processing.
You need only the employment contracts. See employment contracts.
What you need
We confirm the exact list for your situation during your free consultation.
- When it applies
- PF generally from 20 employees and ESI generally from 10, with wage limits. Voluntary registration is often possible below this.
- Business documents
- Incorporation or partnership documents, PAN, and proof of address.
- Bank details
- A business bank account with a cancelled cheque.
- Employee details
- Names, Aadhaar, bank details and wages for each employee.
- Signatory
- A digital signature or authorisation for the employer's representative.
- Monthly duties
- Contribution payment and returns, generally by the 15th of the next month.
What ZegalWorks handles for you
- Assess. We confirm whether PF or ESI applies and from when.
- Prepare. We collect business and employee documents.
- Register. We file on the EPFO and ESIC portals and obtain the codes.
- Onboard. We help generate UANs and ESI insurance numbers for employees.
- Maintain. We prepare monthly payments and returns.
How long it takes and what it costs
Actual timing depends on how quickly documents are ready and on the processing time of the authority involved.
Your total cost has two parts: our professional fee, and any government or statutory fees that apply. Government fees are set by the authority and vary by case, so we give you an itemised quote before you commit to anything. See our pricing page for packages.
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