What is EPF?#
Employees' Provident Fund is a retirement benefit scheme for employees.
Eligibility#
Employer:#
- 20+ employees (now applicable to all)
Employee:#
- All employees with salary up to Rs 15,000
- Optional for above Rs 15,000
Contribution Rates#
| Component | Employer | Employee |
|---|---|---|
| EPF | 12% | 12% |
| EPS | 8.33% | - |
| EDLI | 0.5% | - |
| Admin | 0.5% | - |
Registration Process#
- Apply online on epfindia.gov.in
- Fill establishment form
- Upload documents
- Get registration number
- Create establishment ID
Compliance#
- Monthly ECR by 15th
- Update member details
- Transfer claims
- Annual return