Legal Provisions of ESI
Registration Requirement
Contribution
Employees Covered
Due Date of Contribution
Benefits of Employees
Maternity Benefits to Women
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Process Of ESI Registration
- Registration on Portal
- DSC Registration
- Filling Application Form
- Submission of Application
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has developed a unified Web Portal ‘Shram Suvidha’ portal for registration under The Employees Provident Funds And Miscellaneous Provision’s Act (EPF) Act-1952. User is required to register himself on the same.
After Employer Registration, DSC Registration is required for submitting a fresh application for EPF Registration.
The application needs to be filled where all the basic details are required to be entered such as Name of Entity and PAN etc.
After filling the application, final submission is made on the portal. Thereafter, registration certificate is issued by the department.
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Who should get this registration?
- ESI Registration is mandatory for companies, firms, and organizations employing 10 or more employees whose monthly salary is up to ₹21,000. After registration, ESIC issues a 17-digit unique identification number to provide social security and medical benefits to employees.
Why should you get this registration?
- Medical benefits and facilities to employees and their families.
- Sickness benefits in the form of salary @70% in case of certified sickness lasting for a maximum of 91 days in a year.
- Maternity benefits to pregnant women employees in the form of paid leaves for three months.
- 90% of salary of deceased employee paid to his/her dependents every month in case of death of an employee caused by any occupational hazard.
- Old age care medical expenses met.
- Disability to work paid @90% of the monthly salary of the concerned employee.
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Documents/ Details required for ESI Registration
Registration Certificate
Registration Certificate obtained either under the Factories Act or under the Shops and Establishment Act.
Certificate of Incorporation
Certificate of Incorporation in case of Company; Partnership Deed in case of Partnership.
List of shareholders and directors
List of shareholders and directors of the company.
Memorandum and Articles
Memorandum and Articles of Association in case of the company.
Cancelled Cheque
Cancelled Cheque of Bank Account of the Company.
Address Proof
Address Proof, PAN Card, and updated Bank Statement of the business entity.
Register Containing Attendance
Register containing attendance of the employees.
Employees PAN Card
PAN Card of all the employees working in the entity.
Compensation Details
Compensation Details of all the employees.
List of all the employees
List of all the employees working in the establishment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions on PF Registration
Is it mandatory for the employer to register under the ESI Scheme?
- Yes, employers must register under the ESI Scheme when their establishment employs the prescribed minimum number of employees under the ESI Act. ESI registration ensures employees receive medical, sickness, maternity, and other social security benefits as per government regulations.
What is the time limit for contribution?
What Entities are covered under ESI?
What are the records to be maintained for ESI purpose?
Is there any provision for exemption of a factory or establishment from ESI coverage?
What is the effect of increase in wages from a retrospective date?
Will the delayed payment attract any interest?
Can a factory or establishment once covered go out of coverage if the number of persons employed goes below the limit?
What are consequences of non / late payment of employees' contribution deducted but not paid?
Non-payment or delayed payment of deducted employees’ ESI contributions can result in heavy penalties, interest, recovery proceedings, prosecution, and imprisonment. Employers must deposit deducted contributions on time to avoid strict legal action by ESIC authorities.