Provident Fund (PF) Registration

Provident Fund (PF) registration is a mandatory process for employers in India under the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) administers the PF scheme in India. Here is a guide on how to register for Provident Fund.

Eligibility: PF registration is mandatory for establishments employing 20 or more employees. It's also applicable to certain industries and categories of employees, regardless of the number of employees.

Documents and Information Required: Gather the necessary documents and information before initiating the registration process. This may include:

PAN (Permanent Account Number) of the employer.

Address proof of the establishment.

Incorporation certificate or partnership deed.

Details of the directors or partners.

Bank account details.

Online Registration: PF registration is done online through the EPFO's Unified Portal. Employers need to visit the EPFO's official website (https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/) to initiate the registration process.

Visit the Unified Portal: Navigate to the Unified Portal and select the option for "Establishment Registration."

Fill in the Details: Fill in the required details in the online registration form. This includes information about the establishment, its location, nature of the business, and details of the authorized signatories.

Submit the Application: After filling in the details, submit the application form on the online portal. The system will generate a unique registration number.

Receive Confirmation: Once the application is submitted, the employer will receive a confirmation regarding the successful submission of the PF registration application.

Verification by EPFO: The EPFO will verify the details provided in the application. If everything is in order, the PF registration will be approved.

Issue of PF Code: Upon approval, the EPFO will issue a PF code for the establishment. This code is unique to the establishment and is used for all PF-related transactions.