Applicability of EPF Registration for Employers:

EPF registration is mandatory for all establishments-

• which is a factory engaged in any industry having 20 or more persons, and
• to any other establishment employing 20 or more persons or class of such establishments which the Central Government may, by notification specify on this behalf.

The employer must obtain the registration within 1 month of attaining the strength, failing which penalties will be applicable .A registered establishment continues to be under the purview of the Act even if the employee strength falls below the required minimum.

The list of documents required for PF Registration is given below:

• Name of the company.
• Date of the setup of the organization.
• Scanned copy of the company’s PAN (Proprietor’s, in case of proprietorship concern).
• Scanned copy of the licenses available in the name of the company. (like GST).
• Scanned copy of the cheque of the company’s bank account.
• Address of the company with address proof.
• List of Directors / Partners.
• Address proof of Proprietor / Director / Partner of the company.
• Email address, Mobile Number of Proprietor / Director / Partner of the company.
• Copy of First sale bill / Job work bill and First purchase bill.
• The monthly strength of employees from the date of setup.
• The current list of employees with their details:
  • Name
  • Father’s Name
  • Date of joining
  • Date of birth
  • Mobile number
  • Postal address
  • Name of nominee
  • Grade
  • Salary
  • Designation
  • ID proof (Aadhaar and PAN)
  • Bank A/c number with IFSC code
• Digital Signature of the Proprietor / Director / Partner

For any kind of assistance, contact Mr.Manohar B V, FCA, MCom @ manohar@mbvca.in / 9916870055