Provident Fund Registration

Every establishment employing 20 or more employees is required to apply for Provident Fund (PF) Registration within one month from the date of applicability under the EPF Act.

All employees become eligible for Provident Fund membership from the date of joining the establishment. Employers covered under the PF Act must deduct employee PF contributions and deposit them along with the employer’s contribution to the Central Government.

PF contribution is applicable for employees whose Basic Wage + Dearness Allowance is equal to or below ₹15,000 per month.

Applicability & Compliance

Required Documents

• Copy of PAN Card of the company.
• Self-attested copy of Bank Statement, Landline Bill, Power Connection Bill, Water Bill, or any Government-issued license/certificate as address proof of the establishment.
• In case of a company, Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), and List of Directors.
• Copy of Registration Certificate issued under Companies Act, Sales Tax Act, Co-operative Society Act, Importer Exporter Code, etc.
• In case of factory establishment, Factory License Number and date of issue.
• Business activity details of the firm/company.
• Details of registrations under any other statutes, if applicable.
• If covered under ESIC Act, ESIC Number issued by the department.
• Employee details including address, basic salary, and date of joining.
• E-mail ID and Mobile Number of the firm/company.
• Bank account details along with cancelled cheque.

Benefits of PF Registration

• Legal Compliance: Ensures compliance with EPF laws and regulations.
• Employee Security: Provides retirement and social security benefits to employees.
• Employer Credibility: Enhances business trust and professional reputation.
• Financial Stability: Helps employees build long-term savings.