PF Registration

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Eligibility

PF, or Provident Fund, is a retirement savings scheme. Employers with 20 or more employees are required to register for PF. Both employers and employees contribute a percentage of the employee’s salary to the fund, ensuring a financial cushion post-retirement.

Eligibility:

The eligibility criteria for Provident Fund (PF) registration in India depend on the number of employees in an establishment. The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a social security scheme that applies to certain categories of establishments. Here are the eligibility criteria:

Process:

The Provident Fund (PF) registration process involves several steps and is typically done online through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) portal. Here is a general overview of the PF registration process in India:

1. Eligibility Check:

Employers with 20 or more employees are required to register for PF. Certain industries with fewer than 20 employees can also voluntarily register.

2. Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):

The authorized signatory needs to obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for online submission of documents.

3. Employer Registration on the EPFO Portal:

Visit the EPFO Unified Portal (https://unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in/epfo/).
Click on the “Establishment Registration” link and select “Sign-up” for new registration.

4. Fill in Basic Information:

Enter basic details such as the name of the establishment, PAN, address, email, and bank account details.

5. Generate and Submit Online Form:

Complete the online registration form providing information about the establishment and its employees.

6. Upload Required Documents:

Upload necessary documents, including the proprietor/partnership deed, company incorporation certificate, canceled cheque, and details of the authorized signatory.

7. Obtain PF Code:

Once the registration is processed and approved by the EPFO, the establishment is assigned a unique PF code.

8. Contribution and Monthly Remittance:

Deduct the employee’s share and contribute the employer’s share to the EPF on a monthly basis

9. Display PF Code:

Display the allotted PF code at the workplace for the benefit of employees.

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Documents required for PF Registration

The documents required for PF (Provident Fund) registration in India may vary slightly based on the nature of the establishment and the jurisdiction. However, generally, the following documents are commonly required:

Incorporation/Registration Certificate:
PAN Card:
Address Proof:
Cancelled Cheque:
List of Directors/Partners/Proprietor:
Memorandum and Articles of Association (for Companies):

List of Employees:
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):
Bank Account Details:
Copy of First Sale Invoice (for Proprietorships and Partnerships):
Certificate of Commencement of Production/Operations (for Factories):
Licence under Shops and Establishment Act:

Documents required for PF Registration

1. Incorporation/Registration Certificate:

A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Registration for entities like companies, partnership firms, or proprietorships.

2. PAN Card:

Copy of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card of the business or establishment.

3. Address Proof:

A valid address proof of the business premises, such as utility bills, rent agreement, or property tax receipt.

4. Cancelled Cheque:

A canceled cheque of the business bank account for verification of bank details.

5. List of Directors/Partners/Proprietor:

Details of directors, partners, or the proprietor, including their names, addresses, and contact information.

6. Memorandum and Articles of Association (for Companies):

Copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association for companies.

7. List of Employees:

A list of employees, along with their details such as name, date of joining, salary details, etc.

8. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):

DSC of the authorized signatory or the employer for online submission of documents.

9. Bank Account Details:

Details of the business bank account, including the account number and IFSC code.

9. Bank Account Details:

Details of the business bank account, including the account number and IFSC code.

10.Copy of First Sale Invoice (for Proprietorships and Partnerships):

A copy of the first sale invoice raised by the establishment.

11. Certificate of Commencement of Production/Operations (for Factories):

Applicable for factories, a certificate indicating the commencement of production or operations.

12. Licence under Shops and Establishment Act:

A copy of the license obtained under the respective state's Shops and Establishment Act.

PF Registration

‎ MODULES

Eligibility:

1. Mandatory PF Registration:

2. Voluntary PF Registration:

3. Salary Limit:

4. Applicability:

Process:

1. Eligibility Check:

2. Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):

3. Employer Registration on the EPFO Portal:

4. Fill in Basic Information:

5. Generate and Submit Online Form:

6. Upload Required Documents:

7. Obtain PF Code:

8. Contribution and Monthly Remittance:

9. Display PF Code:

Documents required for PF Registration

Documents required for PF Registration

1. Incorporation/Registration Certificate:

2. PAN Card:

3. Address Proof:

4. Cancelled Cheque:

5. List of Directors/Partners/Proprietor:

6. Memorandum and Articles of Association (for Companies):

7. List of Employees:

8. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):

9. Bank Account Details:

9. Bank Account Details:

10.Copy of First Sale Invoice (for Proprietorships and Partnerships):

11. Certificate of Commencement of Production/Operations (for Factories):

12. Licence under Shops and Establishment Act:

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