Employee Provident Fund

Employee Provident Fund - An Overview

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Employees Provident Fund is a scheme for the Indian Employees that is controlled by the Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,1952. The Employee Provident Fund is regulated under the umbrella of Employees Provident Fund Organization popularly known as EPFO.

All establishments that have employed 20 or more than 20 employees can apply for PF registration in India. In some cases subject to the circumstances and the exemption establishments employing less than 20 are still eligible for PF registration. The Employee gets an amount that includes the self and employer’s contribution with interest on retirement or resignation.

The amount for the contribution of PF

The employer has to obtain the PF registration within 1 month of attaining the strength, in case of failure to abide by applicable penalties. A registered establishment continues under the purview of the Act even in case the No of employees falls below the required limit.

The employer has to contribute 12% of the (Basic Salary + Dearness Allowance + Retaining Allowance). An equal amount of contribution is to be made by the employee. If the establishment has engaged less than 20 employees the EPFO rules state that the contribution rate for both the employees and the employer is limited to 10 %. In most cases the employees who are employed in the private sector it is on the basic salary on which the whole contribution is calculated.

The breakup of the PF contribution

  • The 12 % contribution is divided into the following subdivision:
  • 3.67% of the contribution towards the Employees Provident Fund
  • 1.1% of the contribution towards the EPF administration Charges
  • 0.5% of the contribution towards the employee's deposit linked insurance
  • 0.01% contribution towards the EDLI administration charges
  • 8.33% towards the Employees Pension Scheme.
  • What is the Employees Pension Scheme?

    8.33% of the employer’s contribution is routed towards the Employees Pension Scheme that is calculated at Rs.15,000. The amount routed to the Employee Pension Scheme would be Rs.1250 in case the basic pay of the person is Rs.15,000. If the Basic Pay is less than Rs.15,000 then 8.33% of the amount will be routed and the balance will be retained in the EPF scheme. On superannuation, the employee would receive the full share with the employer's share reserved for credit in the EPF account.

    Documents Required for Registration

  • PAN of the Partner, Proprietor, or the Director
  • Address proof (can be any utility bill but should not be older than 2 months)
  • Aadhar card of Proprietor, Partner, or Director.
  • Canceled Cheque Or Bank Statement
  • Digital Signature of the Proprietor/ Partner or Director.
  • Hired/ Rented or Leased Agreement If there is any.