ESI/ PF Registration

Overview

The employee state insurance (ESI) is regulated by the Employee State Insurance Corporation which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The workers are presented with a huge variety of medical, monetary, and other advantages from the employer.

Employment Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement perk that can be availed by every salaried employee. Any organization employing 20 employees or more are required to register under the EPFO. Contribution to the PF account is necessary for each employee receiving a basic salary up to INR 6500. Under this scheme, the employer needs to contribute an amount of 3.25% of the total monthly salary payable to the employee whereas the employer needs to contribute only 0.75% of his monthly salary every month of the year.

Benefits

• Medical benefits to an employee and his family members
• Pregnant women can avail maternity benefits that are payable up to 26 weeks.
• Family member of the deceased employee are entitled to an additional amount of Rs. 10000 for funeral expenses.
• Sickness benefits at the rate of 70% (in the form of salary), in case of any certified illness and which lasts for a maximum of 91 days in any year
• Insured employees suffering from chronic diseases may avail extended sickness benefit up to 2 years (the sick leave of 91 days should be expired)

How to register?

PROCEDURE

Signing up: Firstly, employer must sign up on the ESIC portal and fill the form.

Confirmation mail: After signing up, the employer will receive a confirmation mail with registered mail ID and mobile number.

Employer registration form: Next, log in to the ESIC portal along with the username and password received in the mail. Click on the ‘New Employer Registration’ option and select the ‘Type of Unit’ from the drop-down list and click on the ‘Submit’ button. The ‘Employer Registration – Form 1’ will appear and the employer needs to fill in the details.

Payment: After submission of the Employer Registration Form-1, The employer will need to pay the advance contribution for 6 months.

Registration letter: On the successful payment of six months advance contribution, the system generated Registration Letter (C-11) is sent to the employer which will contain a 17 digit Registration Number by the ESIC department.

Documents Required

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. A registration certificate obtained either under the:
   a. Factories Act
   b. Shops and Establishment Act
2. Certificate of Registration in case of Company, and Partnership deed in case of a Partnership
3. MOA & AOA
4. A list of all the employees working in the Establishment
5. PAN Card of the Business Entity as well as all the Employees working under the entity
6. The compensation details of all the employees
7. List of Directors of the Company
8. List of the Shareholders of the Company
9. A register containing the attendance of the employees

How can we help in registering

PROCEDURE

Signing up: Firstly, employer must sign up on the ESIC portal and fill the form.

Confirmation mail: After signing up, the employer will receive a confirmation mail with registered mail ID and mobile number.

Employer registration form: Next, log in to the ESIC portal along with the username and password received in the mail. Click on the ‘New Employer Registration’ option and select the ‘Type of Unit’ from the drop-down list and click on the ‘Submit’ button. The ‘Employer Registration – Form 1’ will appear and the employer needs to fill in the details.

Payment: After submission of the Employer Registration Form-1, The employer will need to pay the advance contribution for 6 months.

Registration letter: On the successful payment of six months advance contribution, the system generated Registration Letter (C-11) is sent to the employer which will contain a 17 digit Registration Number by the ESIC department.