What are the documents required for PF registration?

Following documents are required for PF registration

• Copy of PAN Card of firm/company/society/trust.
• Copy of Cancelled cheque (bearing pre-printed company/firm name & Current Account No).
• Partnership Deed (In case of Partnership Firm).
• Certificate of Registration (In case of Proprietorship/ Partnership/ Company / LLP).
• Certificate of Incorporation (In case of company/ society, trust/ NGO).
• Copy of PAN Card of Directors / Partner.
• Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card of Director.
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What is the process of EPF registration?

For EPF registration, following below mentioned need to be followed

Step 1- Registration with EPFO

For PF registration, one has to visit the website first and there is on the option of “Establishment Registration” on the unified portal

Step 2: Read the User Manual

Before the PF registration process, it is important to download and read the instruction manual for the new user. Once you click on the “Establishment Registration” you will get an “Instruction Manual”.

Step 3: DSC Registration

For ERF registration, DSC registration is pre-requisite. Registered employers can log in with their credentials like Universal Account Number [UAN] and password. To submit a fresh application, DSC registration is required.

Step 4: Fill the Employer’s Details

Once you read the instruction manual, you have to confirm that “I have read the instruction manual” and click on “Register Button”. After this, you will fall on the next page where you have to provide the employer’s details. All the details should be correctly filed. What will be the provident fund contribution by employer & employee? 12% of the basic salary is contributed by the employee & employer. Is it mandatory to contribute to a provident fund for all the persons employed who are drawing salary above Rs.15000 p.m.? Yes. It is mandatory for all the persons employed in the factories or establishments irrespective of their wages and type of employment.

Who are not to be counted for coverage of a factory?

The following are not to be counted as:

1. A proprietor or a partner
2. A contractor lending the services of his employee
3. An apprentice engaged under the Apprentice Act, 1961
4. Persons employed on contract for professional service legal, technical, tax consultants

How one can check EPF account statement online?

Members of the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) can access their account statement online.

Can more than 12% contribution be made in EPF?

Yes, more than 12% contribution be made in EPF and such additional contribution is called ‘voluntary contribution’.