EPF Registration
EPF (Employee Provident Fund) registration is mandatory for all organizations with 20 or more employees. The EPF registration process involves the following steps:
Online Registration: The employer needs to register online at the EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation) website. The employer needs to provide information such as name, date of birth, contact details, and PAN number.
Submission of Documents: Once the online registration is completed, the employer needs to submit the required documents. The documents include PAN card, proof of address, and bank account details.
Registration Certificate: Once the documents are verified, the EPFO will issue a registration certificate, which includes a unique establishment code and a 7-digit employer registration number.
List of documents required for EPF registration:
- PAN Card of the organization/company
- Proof of address of the organization/company (Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Telephone Bill, etc.)
- Bank account details of the organization/company
- Certificate of Incorporation of the organization/company
- Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the organization/company
- List of directors of the organization/company
- List of employees of the organization/company
- Cancelled cheque of the organization/company
The time required for EPF registration varies from case to case and depends on the completeness of the documentation and the verification process. Typically, it takes 15-20 working days to complete the registration process.