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Upload the required documents

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Expert will take the approval for the registration

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Expert will Register the employees in the PF portal

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Documents Required

Digital Signature of Proprietor/Partner/Director

Aadhar Card of Proprietor/Partner/Director

PAN Card of Proprietor/Partner/Director

Cancelled Cheque/Bank Statement of Entity

Electricity Bill of the Registered Office (not older than 2 months)

Shop and establishment Certificate/GST Certificate/ License issued by the government for factory

Advantages

Risk coverage

The most fundamental benefit of the Provident Fund is to cover the risks employees and their dependents that may arise due to retirement, an illness or their demise.

Uniform account

One of the most important aspects of the Provident Fund account that it's steady and transferable. It can be carried forward to any other place of employment.

Employee Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme

This scheme is for all the PF account holders. According to it, 0.5% of the salary is deducted from the life insurance premium.

Long-term goals

There are many long-term goals such as Marriage or higher education that require the urgent availability of funds. The accumulated PF amount often comes handy during such occasions.

Security

When it comes to signatures, authenticity and security is a priority. Digital signatures reduce the risk of duplication or alteration of the document itself. Digital signatures ensure that signatures are verified, authentic and legitimate.

Emergency needs

There are certain unanticipated occasions like marriage or other family occasions, any mishappening or illness that requires urgent finance. The PF amount can be of great help.

Covers pension

Apart from the employee’s 12% contribution towards EPF, an equal amount is contributed by the employer, which includes 8.33% towards Employee Pension Scheme (EPS).

Important Points relating to Provident Fund

PF Return: Provident fund return must be filed by all entities having PF registration every month. PF return is due on the 25th of each month. Further, a final PF return is due on the 25th of April for the year ended on 31st March.
PF Payment: Provident Fund (PF) payments are due on the 15th of each month. The employer must deposit a total of 12% or 10% of the employee wages towards PF on or before this date every month. For most entities, the PF rate of 12% would be applicable.
UAN: The Employee Provident Fund has launched the Unified Portal to streamline and simplify all aspects of provident fund for both employers and employees. Employees who have the newly allotted UAN can use the Unified Portal for various services.

Due date for Filing PF Returns:

The due date for Monthly Challan remittance to Bank for PF is 15th of Every Month
The due date for Monthly PF returns is 25th of Every Month
The due date for yearly returns is 30th April every year

Penalty for delay in PF payment by employer

Delay in payment of PF by employer having PF registration will attract penalty as follows

Period of Delay	Rate of Penalty (p.a.)
Upto 2 months	5%
2 - 4 months	10%
4 - 6 months	15%
Above 6 months	25%

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is PF?

The Employee Provident Fund or PF is a perquisite given to the employees over and above their basic salary, which can help them after their retirement, or at the time of any mishappening or emergency.

What if PF registration is not done?

The PF beneficiary will not be able to access the Employer Portal of EPFO and view his PF status unless he has gone through the PF registration process.

Who is eligible for the EPF Scheme?

This scheme is applicable to all companies or business establishments which employ over 20 or more employees.

Which employees are excluded from this scheme?

A retired employee, an employee who is migrating abroad for permanent settlement, apprentice or interns, etc. are excluded from this scheme.

Who is liable to deposit to EPF Scheme?

An employer is responsible for depositing the entire amount which is deducted from the employees’ salaries as well as they have to pay the employer’s contribution.

Why do you need to give nominations for a pension?

The nominee receives the pension in case of the death of the pension member.

How to know the status of your UAN?

The facility for checking the status of your UAN is available on the unified portal at https://dcmsme.gov.in/howtosetup/
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What if an employee is not registered at EPF portal?

Without PF registration, an employee can't view his PF status on the EPFO portal and also he won't be able to claim any PF amount.

Does the EPFO come under the Right to Information?

Yes, the EPFO being a Governmental Organization comes under the RTI Act. You can file RTI for EPFO at www.onlinertiapplication.com

How do you receive PF withdrawals?

Currently, any PF withdrawals are credited directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

How contributions are calculated if the employee is paid wages on a daily or piece rate basis?

In such a case, the contribution is calculated on the basis of the wages paid in a calendar month.

Do I need to physically present for the process?

No, you don't need to be physically present for the process, Online Legal India is an online catering platform all you need is an internet connection in your phone/computer and the required documents with you and we can get the job done no matters even if you are present at the remotest location of India

What is Unique Account Number (UAN)?

UAN stands for Universal Account Number. The UAN will act as an umbrella for the multiple Member Ids allotted to an individual by different establishments. The idea is to link multiple Member Identification Numbers (Member Id) allotted to a single member under single Universal Account Number. This will help the member to view details of all the Member Identification Numbers (Member Id) linked to it. If a member is already allotted Universal Account Number (UAN) then he / she is required to provide the same on joining new establishment to enable the employer to in-turn mark the new allotted Member Identification Number (Member Id) to the already allotted Universal Identification Number (UAN).

Does PF registration include pension collection also?

Yes, out of a total 12% EPF contribution of the employer, 8.33% is deposited to the Employee pension scheme (EPS) that can be withdrawn on the retirement of an employee.

How can many authorized signatory be registered with EPF?

An entity can be registered up to 3authorised signatory by updating its DSC on the EPFO portal. Such DSC is required to be updated to verify the KYC documentation online & for completing the PF claim online.

How the Employer’s share is bifurcated into PF Fund?

Out of the total employer’s contribution of 12%, about 8.33% is converted to the Employees' Pension Scheme, where the rest amount of 3.67% is converted into the EDLI account.

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