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EPF (Provident Fund) Registration in Chennai
Mandatory EPFO registration for every establishment with 20+ employees — code, ECR filing and UAN setup handled.
Why Velan Law
- PF code in 3–7 working days
- UAN, KYC & nomination compliance
- Monthly ECR & challan filing
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a statutory social-security scheme administered by the EPFO under the EPF & MP Act, 1952. Any establishment in Chennai with 20 or more employees (or voluntarily under 20) must obtain an EPF code, deduct 12% of basic wages from employees, match it as employer contribution and file monthly ECR. Velan Law Associates handles EPFO registration, UAN generation, monthly ECR and inspection support.
Key Benefits
- Statutory compliance for employers under EPF & MP Act, 1952
- Tax-free retirement corpus for employees (Section 10(11), 80C)
- Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) coverage from day one
- EDLI insurance up to ₹7 lakh at no extra cost
- Improves employer brand & talent retention
Documents Required
- PAN, GST & Incorporation certificate of establishment
- Address proof of business premises
- Cancelled cheque & bank details
- List of employees with salary, Aadhaar, PAN, bank
- DSC of authorised signatory (Class-3)
How We Work
Coverage Assessment
We confirm 20-employee trigger or voluntary coverage option.
EPFO Registration
Application filed on unifiedportal.epfindia.gov.in with DSC.
PF Code Issued
Establishment Code Number (7-digit) issued; UANs generated for employees.
Monthly ECR
We file Electronic Challan-cum-Return by 15th of every month.
Annual Returns & Inspection
Form 3A / 6A returns and EPFO inspection compliance covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is EPF registration mandatory?
When you employ 20+ people. Once registered, the establishment continues to be covered even if employee count drops below 20.
What is the contribution rate?
12% of basic wages + DA from employee; 12% from employer (3.67% to EPF + 8.33% to EPS up to ₹15,000 wage cap).
What is UAN?
Universal Account Number — a 12-digit unique number that stays with the employee for life, regardless of employer changes. We generate UANs at onboarding.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
Damages up to 25% p.a. on unpaid contributions + interest at 12% p.a. + prosecution under Sections 14 & 14A.
Can a business with <20 employees register voluntarily?
Yes — voluntary coverage is available. Once opted, the establishment must continue compliance going forward.
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