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Employer registration with EPFO and ESIC — establishment codes, employee onboarding and setup for monthly PF and ESI returns.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹2,000 – ₹8,000 Concessional Price
- Typical duration
- 7 days
Service overview
Employers covered by the Employees' Provident Funds Act and the ESI Act must register their establishment, enrol employees and pay monthly contributions. Registration is done online through the Shram Suvidha / EPFO and ESIC portals.
The service sets up the employer codes, enrols existing employees and prepares the business for monthly returns.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
- Establishments employing 20 or more people (PF)
- Establishments employing 10 or more people in notified areas, or 20 in some States (ESI)
- Smaller employers choosing voluntary PF coverage
- Businesses that crossed the threshold and must register within the time allowed
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
- Coverage check under the EPF and ESI Acts
- Online employer registration and allotment of establishment codes
- Enrolment of employees and generation of UANs and ESI numbers
- Setup for monthly ECR filing and contribution payment
- Guidance on registers and compliance calendar
Key deliverables
- EPFO establishment code and ESIC employer code
- UANs and ESI insurance numbers for employees
- Monthly compliance calendar for PF and ESI
Standard turnaround time
Usually 3–7 working days after documents and DSC are ready.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
No government fee for registration.
- Monthly contributions (current rates):
- PF: 12% of basic wages by the employee and 12% by the employer, on wages up to ₹15,000 a month for mandatory coverage
- ESI: 0.75% by the employee and 3.25% by the employer, for employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month
Contributions are due by the 15th of the following month; late payment attracts interest and damages.
Key outcomes: compliant PF and ESI coverage for the workforce.
Forms & filings involved
- Employer registration on the EPFO and ESIC portals
- Employee registration and UAN generation
- Monthly Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) for PF
- Monthly ESI contribution filing
Documents required
- PAN and incorporation or registration certificate of the establishment
- Address proof of the establishment
- Details and DSC of the employer or authorised signatory
- List of employees with Aadhaar, date of joining and wages
- Bank account details
What we need from you
- Date the employee threshold was crossed
- Employee master data with Aadhaar and wages
- Authorised signatory's DSC
Important conditions
Once covered, PF continues to apply even if employee numbers later fall below the threshold.
Contributions deducted from employees must be deposited on time; failure attracts interest, damages and prosecution under the Acts.
Additional information
The new labour codes consolidate the EPF and ESI Acts into the Code on Social Security, 2020; registration and contribution requirements are applied under whichever provisions are in force at the time.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
When is PF registration mandatory?
When an establishment employs 20 or more people; smaller employers can register voluntarily.
When is ESI registration mandatory?
For establishments with 10 or more employees in notified areas (20 in some States), covering employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month.
What are the PF and ESI contribution rates?
PF: 12% each by employer and employee on basic wages. ESI: 3.25% by the employer and 0.75% by the employee on gross wages.
Is there a fee for PF or ESI registration?
No. Registration is free; only the monthly contributions are payable.