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Give your employees India’s most trusted retirement benefit while shielding your organisation from steep penalties. Our EPFO Registration Service delivers a hassle‑free journey from “0 to PF Code” in under a week—complete with UAN generation
Category | Documents |
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Establishment Proof | Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement |
Licences | GST, Factory Licence or Shops & Establishment Certificate |
KYC | PAN of company, PAN & Aadhaar of Directors/Partners |
Bank Proof | Cancelled cheque / bank statement (establishment name) |
Employee Data | Name, father’s name, DOB, mobile, Aadhaar, PAN, salary, DOJ |
Optional | MSME / Startup India cert, ESIC code (for combined onboarding) |
Employee headcount verification, wage break‑up analysis, and voluntary coverage advisability.
Consent drafting for Section 1(4) opt‑in, if applicable.
Class III DSC for authorised signatory; e‑sign where state‑approved.
Upload establishment PAN, GST, factory/shops licence, and address proof.
Input eContacts, LIN (Labour Identification Number), NIC code, business category. cleartax.in
Gather Aadhaar, PAN, bank IFSC, salary details.
Generate UANs and seed KYC online.
Receive 13‑digit PF Code from regional EPFO; download registration certificate.
Prepare first ECR; split employer share between EPF & EPS.
Pay via TRRN on unified portal; generate receipt.
Provide PF registration certificate and statutory posters for workplace display.
Hand over registers templates (Form 11, 3A, 6A).
Monthly deduction schedule, payment due by 15th.
Annual returns submission, inspection readiness, grievance responses.
Day | Milestone |
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0 | Engagement letter & DSC kick‑off |
1 | Data collection link shared; KYC verification |
2 | Portal account creation & application filing |
3 – 5 | EPFO scrutiny / query resolution |
6 – 7 | PF code issued; certificate emailed |
8+ | UAN generation & first ECR filing |
Monthly | ECR filing ≤ 12th; challan payment ≤ 15th |
Annual | Form 3A & 6A reconciliation; digital signatures on returns |
Bundle EPF with:
ESIC Registration—for establishments with wages ≤ ₹21,000.
Shop & Establishment Licence—state labour registration.
Professional Tax—monthly deductions in applicable states.
Payroll & TDS—single ledger for salary, PF, ESI, PT, and Income Tax.
4.9★ rating across Google & Capterra.
99 % renewal rate thanks to proactive compliance.
Zero data breaches—ISO 27001 hosting, role‑based access.
Ex‑EPFO officers on board—insider know‑how.
Transparent SLAs with refund clauses on missed deadlines.
Exit & Settlement—Form 19/10C filings, auto VPF adjustments.
Grievance Desk—resolve employee PF transfer, withdrawal queries within 24 h.
Audit Shield—representation during inspections, drafting replies, filing appeals.
Automated ECR Scheduler—integrates with Tally, Zoho, SAP.
SMS & Email Alerts—payment due, new joiner UAN status.
EPFO registration is the process by which employers enroll their establishment under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
It is mandatory for companies employing 20 or more individuals and provides employees with retirement and pension benefits.
Failure to register can lead to heavy penalties, interest dues, and legal action from the Labour Department.
All establishments with 20 or more employees are mandatorily required to register for EPF.
However, organizations with fewer than 20 employees can also register voluntarily under Section 1(4) with employee consent.
Professionals, NGOs, startups, and freelancers employing full-time staff may also be eligible.
It typically takes 3 to 7 working days, depending on your documents, establishment type, and the concerned EPFO regional office.
Online filing reduces delays, but manual scrutiny and follow-up may extend timelines in some cases.
We offer real-time status tracking and dedicated support to ensure smooth approval.
Key documents include Company PAN, Certificate of Incorporation, GST Registration, Shop and Establishment License, DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) of the authorized signatory, and employee KYC (Aadhaar, PAN, salary details).
We assist with accurate document preparation and upload on the EPFO portal.
Inaccuracies or missing details are common reasons for rejection.
Yes, startups and businesses with less than 20 employees can register voluntarily for EPFO under Section 1(4).
This decision is often taken to enhance employer branding, gain access to government tenders, or offer better benefits to employees.
Voluntary registration becomes legally binding permanently once approved.
You will receive a 13-digit PF Establishment Code, and each employee will be allotted a Universal Account Number (UAN).
You’ll be required to file monthly returns (ECR), deposit contributions, generate challans, and maintain records.
We also support with onboarding employees, issuing PF numbers, and KYC updates.
Penalties include 12% annual interest (Section 7Q), up to 25% damages (Section 14B), and legal prosecution that may lead to fines or imprisonment.
Late ECR filing, missed challan payments, or incorrect UAN data can trigger notices.
Our audit support and compliance alerts help you avoid such liabilities.
EPF is a retirement and pension fund scheme, whereas ESIC covers healthcare and medical benefits for employees earning less than ₹21,000/month.
Both are governed by different acts and authorities and often run in parallel.
If you have 10+ employees, ESIC is also likely applicable in addition to EPF.
es. Once EPF registration is done, you must file Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR) every month by the 15th.
Even if you’ve had no new hires or exits, zero returns must be filed to remain compliant.
We offer automated ECR filing tools and full-service management.
Government portals often have technical glitches, shifting documentation norms, and inconsistent regional policies.
We eliminate guesswork, reduce rejections, and ensure ongoing compliance with ECR, UAN, PF withdrawals, and inspections.
Professional support gives peace of mind and frees up your HR and finance teams.