To register for EPF, sign up on the Shram Suvidha portal, fill the establishment registration form with PAN, address, business type, employee count and owner details, upload documents, sign with the employer's DSC, and receive the establishment code. Then register employees, generate UANs and file the first ECR by the 15th of the next month.
Step 1: Sign up
Create a user on the Shram Suvidha portal with PAN and contact details.
Step 2: Fill establishment details
- Name, address and date of setup
- Nature of business
- Employee count and wages
- Owners, partners or directors
Step 3: Documents and DSC
Upload PAN, address proof, incorporation documents and cancelled cheque, and sign with the DSC.
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Get expert help →Step 4: Employees and UAN
Register employees on the employer portal and generate or link UANs.
Step 5: Monthly ECR
Upload the ECR and pay contributions by the 15th.
Update: the Code on Social Security, 2020
India's four labour codes were brought into force from 21 November 2025. The Code on Social Security, 2020 consolidates the EPF Act, the ESI Act and other social security laws. Core concepts such as provident fund and ESI coverage continue, but definitions of wages, coverage and procedures are governed by the Code and its rules as they are notified. Check the current rules and EPFO or ESIC circulars before relying on older thresholds and forms.
Frequently asked questions
How long does EPF registration take?
Online registration is usually quick once documents and DSC are ready; the establishment code is issued on successful submission.
Is DSC mandatory for EPF registration?
Yes. The employer's DSC is used to sign the registration and later filings.
Can an employer register voluntarily?
Yes, with the consent of employer and a majority of employees.
What if an employee already has a UAN?
Link the existing UAN rather than creating a new one.
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