To register with ESIC, sign up on the ESIC portal, fill the employer registration form with establishment, ownership and employee details, pay the advance contribution if required, receive the 17-digit employer code, register eligible employees to generate insurance numbers, and pay contributions by the 15th of the following month.
Step 1: Sign up
Create an employer login on the ESIC portal.
Step 2: Registration form
- Establishment details and date of coverage
- Nature of work
- Owners or directors
- Employee count and wages
Step 3: Employer code
On submission, the 17-digit employer code and registration letter are issued.
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Get expert help →Step 4: Employee registration
Register each eligible employee to generate an insurance number and e-Pehchan card.
Step 5: Contributions
Pay 3.25% employer and 0.75% employee contributions monthly.
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
Is DSC needed for ESIC?
ESIC registration is done through portal login; DSC requirements depend on the service, but most employers operate without one.
Do contract workers need ESIC coverage?
Yes, if eligible. The principal employer is responsible if the contractor fails to cover them.
Can I register before reaching 10 employees?
Coverage is mandatory once the threshold is met; voluntary coverage options are limited.
What is e-Pehchan card?
It is the employee's ESIC identity card used to access medical benefits.
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