Provident Fund Registration

PF Registration – EPF Registration Online for Employers

Ensure your business is legally compliant and your employees are financially secured with timely PF registration. The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a mandatory social security scheme that promotes retirement savings for employees across India.

At The Consulting Crew, we make the EPF registration process seamless, right from application to final approval, so you can focus on business growth while we handle the compliance.

What is PF (EPF) Registration?

PF Registration is a legal requirement for businesses that employ 20 or more people. It ensures both employer and employee contribute monthly to a Provident Fund account, which helps employees build a financial cushion for retirement, medical needs, or emergencies.

This registration is done with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and includes EPF and EPS (Pension Scheme) coverage.

When is PF Registration Mandatory?

S.No.	Criteria	PF Registration Requirement
1	20+ Employees	Mandatory within 1 month
2	Fewer than 20 Employees	Voluntary registration possible
3	Central Govt. Directive	Can enforce registration on any business
4	Mutual Consent	Employer + majority employees may opt-in

Avoid penalties and legal action by registering your business on time!

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Follow this step-by-step guide to apply online via EPFO:

Visit EPFO Website
Go to the EPFO website and click on “Establishment Registration”.

Download User Manual
From the Unified Shram Suvidha Portal (USSP), download the registration manual.

Register on USSP
Create an account using your mobile number and email ID.

Log In & Start Application
Use the credentials to access the dashboard and click “Apply for New Registration”.

Fill Registration Form
Enter establishment, business, and employee details.

Upload Documents
Submit scanned copies of all required documents.

Attach Digital Signature (DSC)
Upload the DSC of the authorised signatory to validate the form.

Submit Application
After review, submit the application. You’ll receive a PF Registration Number and Establishment Code upon approval.

Start PF Contributions
Begin monthly PF deposits through the EPFO portal.

Who Needs to Register for EPF?

EPF registration is required by:

Private limited companies
Public companies
Partnership firms
LLPs
Proprietorships
NGOs
Startups & MSMEs (once headcount > 20)

Even establishments with less than 20 employees can opt for voluntary registration for employee welfare.

Details Required for EPF Registration

EPF registration is required by:

Company name and date of incorporation
Type and nature of business
Address of head office and branches
Total number of employees
Details of all Directors/Partners
Employee salary details
Main bank account details

Documents Required for PF Registration

S.No.	Contribution	Rate
1	Employee Contribution	12% of Basic Salary
2	Employer Contribution	12% of Basic Salary (Split: 3.67% to EPF + 8.33% to EPS)

Documents Required for PF Registration

For Business Entity

For Signatories

For Employees

Post Registration – PF Returns Filing

Once PF registration is done, employers must file monthly PF returns and ensure on-time contributions. Non-compliance leads to penalties and interest.

Let The Consulting Crew manage your PF compliance and return filing so you never miss a deadline!