PF Registration (EPF)
Last updated: August 2026 · Reviewed by the Ravel Corporate Advisors team
Once your establishment reaches 20 employees, Provident Fund registration is the law. We register you with the EPFO and take over the monthly returns and payments.
Key takeaways
- Mandatory at 20+ employees; voluntary registration available below.
- Employer and employee each contribute 12% of basic + DA.
- Monthly ECR filing and contribution payment.
- We handle PF and ESI together with payroll.
When is PF registration required?
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) registration is mandatory for establishments employing 20 or more people; smaller establishments can register voluntarily. Both employer and employee generally contribute 12% of basic wages plus dearness allowance, with the employer’s share split between EPF and the pension scheme.
Documents required
- PAN of the establishment.
- Certificate of Incorporation / partnership deed / registration proof.
- Address proof of the establishment (utility bill / rent agreement).
- Cancelled cheque / bank details.
- Digital signature of the authorised signatory.
- List of employees with dates of joining and salary details.
What we handle
- EPFO registration of your establishment.
- Employee UAN generation and member additions.
- Monthly ECR preparation and contribution payment.
- Records and ongoing compliance.
Process
- Applicability check — we confirm your obligation.
- Registration on the EPFO portal.
- Employee onboarding — UANs and member details.
- Monthly management — filing and payments each month.
Have staff? PF usually comes with ESI registration and payroll — we manage all three.