Provident Fund (PF) Registration** is a statutory requirement under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. It is mandatory for eligible employers to contribute towards the social security of their employees through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

Any establishment that: Employs 20 or more employees, or Voluntarily chooses to opt for PF (even with fewer employees) must register with EPFO and obtain a PF registration number.

Yes, once a business reaches 20 or more employees, registration is mandatory. However, voluntary registration is also allowed and can benefit small businesses that want to offer social security benefits.

Employer Contribution: 12% of employee’s basic wages Employee Contribution: 12% of basic wages (For some industries like jute, beedi, brick, etc., a reduced rate of 10% may apply.)

Long-term retirement savings Tax-free interest income Partial withdrawal for medical, education, or housing purposes Insurance under EDLI (Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme)

PAN of the business Certificate of Incorporation / Registration (GST, Shop License, etc.) Address proof Canceled cheque of the company bank account Digital signature of authorized signatory Employee details (name, salary, date of joining, Aadhaar)

Yes. The entire process is completed online through the Unified Shram Suvidha Portal and the EPFO portal, and the registration number (Establishment ID) is issued electronically.