PF and ESI registration for employers

Provident Fund applies at 20 employees and ESI at 10 (wages up to Rs 21,000). We register you, set up the monthly contribution process and run returns under a People plan.

Handled by qualified CS and CA3 to 7 working daysGovernment fees shown separately

What is included

EPFO establishment registration
ESIC employer registration
Employee UAN and IP number generation
First month’s ECR and ESI contribution guidance
Monthly return filing available on plans

What is not included

Monthly contributions themselves
Professional tax registration (separate, state-specific)

Who needs this

Employers crossing 20 employees (PF) or 10 employees (ESI, in notified areas). Voluntary registration is possible earlier.

Documents required

PAN and incorporation documents
Address proof of the establishment
DSC of the authorised signatory
Employee list with wages and joining dates
Bank details and cancelled cheque

How it works

We confirm applicability and collect employee data

Registrations are filed on the Shram Suvidha portal

Codes are issued and your monthly process is set up

Timeline

3 to 7 working days. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.

If you skip it

Penalty exposure: Non-registration or late payment attracts damages of up to 25% per annum plus 12% interest, and prosecution of the employer under the EPF and ESI Acts.

What this service creates next

Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.

Monthly PF ECR by the 15th
Monthly ESI contribution by the 15th
Professional tax and labour welfare fund
POSH committee if 10 or more employees

See AdvisoNet plans from ₹1,499 per month

Frequently asked questions

Can we register before reaching 20 employees?

Yes. Voluntary coverage is possible with employee consent and is often expected by larger clients.

Is ESI applicable everywhere?

ESI applies in notified areas, which now cover most of urban India. We check your location.

Fees shown are AdvisoNet professional fees exclusive of GST and government charges. Content is general information, not legal advice; applicability depends on facts and current law.