What is EPF Registration?
All you need to know
Provident Fund (PF) is one of the main platform of savings in India for nearly all people working in Government, Private or Public sector organizations. It is implemented by the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) of India. Registration has to be done within One month from the date of hiring 20th employees. PF is the best way to provide social security to the employees.
Provident Fund PF is largely an employee benefit scheme prescribed by the Government which provides facilities to the employees of an organization about medical assistance, retirement, education of children, insurance support and housing. It is created with the purpose to provide financial security and stability to employees.
Contribution to EPF is to be done by both Employer and Employee.
Employer deducts his employees’ share of EPF from his salary.
Employer needs to deposit the amount of his contribution of EPF along with employees deducted share.
The Employer’s contribution to EPF would be 10% and that of employee’s would be 10% (As per reduced rate).
The PF contribution by an employer will be tax-free.
The amount including the amount interest will be exempt from tax on withdrawal after a specific period.
Organizations can also enroll themselves voluntarily under PF laws.
Note: Any delay in registration of EPF (Employee Provident Fund) may result in a penalty.
The following documents are required for employee provident fund registration:
Information of the Employer- name and pan card of the employer.
ID proof of the employer in Passport or Voter ID or Driving License.
Address proof of the office.
Utility Bills such as electricity and water bill.
Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.
Copy of the Certificate of Registration of the trust or the society.
If a partnership is considered, then the copy of the partnership deed should be provided.
Address proof and ID of the individual partners must be provided.
A cheque which is cancelled showing the (Account Number and the Account Holder Name).
Any Accounting Information such as the Balance Sheet and Audited Accounts.
Sale Bill.
Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the Company.
Wages Statement and information.
For UAN (Unique Account Number ) Activation – personal information related to the employee must be provided.