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PF Return Filing: ECR Process

How to file PF monthly returns (ECR) including due dates, validation, and common errors.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views

PF Return Filing: ECR Process

What is ECR?#

Electronic Challan-cum-Return monthly PF filing.

Due Date#

15th of every month

Process#

  1. Prepare wage registers
  2. Calculate contributions
  3. Generate ECR on EPFO portal
  4. Make payment
  5. Acknowledge

Wage Limit#

  • ₹15,000: Full PF
  • Above: PF on ₹15,000 only

Common Errors#

  • Incorrect UAN
  • Wrong bank details
  • Invalid Date of Exit

Conclusion#

Timely PF filing avoids penalties.

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