EPF Registration for Employers
Mandatory once your headcount crosses the threshold. Leegal handles your EPFO registration and helps set up ongoing contributions correctly.
What Is EPF Registration?
Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) registration with the EPFO is mandatory for establishments once their employee headcount crosses the threshold set under the EPF & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, requiring both employer and employee contributions toward retirement savings.
Once registered, the employer must deduct the employee's share, add the employer's contribution, and deposit both with EPFO every month, along with periodic returns.
| EPF-Registered Employer | Unregistered Employer |
|---|---|
| Employees build retirement savings with employer matching | Employees miss out on EPF-based retirement savings |
| Compliant with statutory labour welfare requirements | Risk of penalties and interest on non-compliance |
| Smoother due diligence for funding, contracts and tenders | May face issues during compliance checks |
| Employees can access EPF-linked benefits and withdrawals | No access to EPF benefits for employees |
Documents Required
Keep these ready before your consultation to speed up registration.
- PAN and incorporation/registration certificate of the entity
- Address proof of the business premises
- Details of all employees and their salary structure
- Bank account details of the establishment
- Digital Signature Certificate of an authorised signatory
- GST registration, if applicable
How It Works
Free Consultation
We confirm whether EPF registration is mandatory for your headcount.
Document Preparation
We help you compile employee and entity details.
Online Registration
We complete your registration on the EPFO portal.
Contribution Setup
We help you set up monthly contribution and return filing.
New EPF Registration
End-to-end registration once your headcount crosses the threshold.
Monthly Contribution Filing
Support calculating and depositing employer/employee contributions.
Return Filing
Ongoing EPF return filing support to stay compliant every month.
Why Register Through Leegal
- Experienced team that gets your headcount assessment right.
- Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden charges.
- One dedicated point of contact throughout the process.
- Support with monthly contributions once you're registered.
Talk to Our Team
GS006, Vikash Nagar, Ramgarh Cantt, Jharkhand 829122, India
Frequently Asked Questions
At what headcount does EPF registration become mandatory?
It's triggered once your employee count crosses the threshold set under the EPF Act; our team can confirm the current threshold and whether it applies to you.
Can a business register voluntarily below the threshold?
Yes, voluntary registration is generally possible even before crossing the mandatory threshold, subject to employee consent where required.
Who contributes to EPF -- employer or employee?
Both -- the employer deducts the employee's share from salary and adds a matching employer contribution, depositing both with EPFO.
What happens if EPF contributions are deposited late?
Late deposits can attract interest and penalties under the EPF Act, so timely monthly filing matters.
Do all employees need to be covered under EPF?
Coverage generally depends on salary thresholds and other criteria under the EPF Act; our team can confirm which employees need to be covered.
Need to Register for EPF?
Talk to our team and get your EPF registration and contribution setup sorted -- no obligation.