EPF Registration & filing
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- London, UK
- 5-7 Hrs
At Aarthika Globcorp Solutions, we provide expert guidance on the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), one of the most trusted retirement savings schemes for salaried individuals in India. Backed by the government, EPF is designed to secure long-term financial stability by ensuring that both the employer and employee contribute 12% of the employee’s basic salary each month into the EPF account. Far more than just a salary deduction, EPF acts as a disciplined savings tool where regular contributions, along with tax-free interest, steadily build a significant retirement corpus. Over time, this systematic accumulation offers employees financial security, peace of mind, and a strong foundation for life after retirement.
Documents Required:
- Name of the proprietor
- PAN card of the proprietor
- ID proof (Driving License / Passport / Voter ID)
- Address proof of the proprietor
- Address proof of the business premises
- Contact details and residential address of the proprietor
- Name of the partnership firm, LLP, or company
- Certificate of Registration (for Partnership Firms) or Certificate of Incorporation (for LLP/Company)
- Partnership Deed (for Partnership Firms or LLP)
- ID proof of all Partners (in case of Partnership/LLP) or Directors (in case of Company)
- PAN card of the firm/LLP/company
- List of all Partners or Directors with address and contact details
- Registration certificate of the Society or Trust
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
- PAN card of the Society or Trust
- ID proof of the President and all members
- Address and contact details of the President and all members
Registration Procedure:
- Visit the EPFO Website
- Download and Review the User Manual
- Create an Account on USSP
- Access the Registration Form
- Fill Out the Application Form
- Upload Mandatory Documents
- Submit Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- Submit the Application
- Start PF Contributions
FAQs
All salaried employees earning up to ₹15,000/month must be enrolled in EPF by their employer. Employees earning above this limit may also be enrolled voluntarily with mutual consent.
EPF registration provides employees with secure, government-backed retirement savings, tax benefits under Section 80C, and access to pension (EPS) and life insurance (EDLI). It allows partial withdrawals for emergencies and offers easy online management and portability across jobs.
Yes, an employer is allowed to deduct the employee’s share of the EPF contribution from the employee’s monthly wages.
The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique 12-digit number assigned to each employee under EPF. It links all PF accounts across different jobs and is issued once the employee is registered by the employer on the EPFO portal.
Non-payment of PF dues by an employer is a legal violation and can result in interest, penalties, and prosecution under the EPF Act. The EPFO may initiate recovery actions, including attaching the employer’s bank accounts or assets. It also affects employees, who may lose access to retirement savings, pension, and insurance benefits.
If an employer becomes insolvent or the company is closed, PF contributions are given priority over other debts. This means employees’ provident fund dues are paid first before settling other creditors, ensuring their retirement savings and benefits are protected even if the company faces financial trouble.
- Yes, a member can voluntarily contribute more than 12%, but the employer’s share stays at 12%. The extra amount is paid separately by the employee and is not deducted from salary. However, contributions above 12% do not qualify for tax deduction under Section 80C.