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EPF Registration: Employees' Provident Fund

Complete guide to EPF registration for employers. Eligibility, process, and compliance requirements.

GetYourCA Team
10 March 2026·Updated 10 March 20261 min read12.5K views

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#

ComponentEmployerEmployee
EPF12%12%
EPS8.33%-
EDLI0.5%-
Admin0.5%-

Registration Process#

  1. Apply online on epfindia.gov.in
  2. Fill establishment form
  3. Upload documents
  4. Get registration number
  5. Create establishment ID

Compliance#

  • Monthly ECR by 15th
  • Update member details
  • Transfer claims
  • Annual return

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