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ESI & PF Registration

EPF and ESI Registration Online covering provident fund registration for employers and ESI code application together — the two mandatory employee benefit registrations that kick in once headcount crosses a specific threshold.

EPF + ESI covered together Employee threshold monitoring included Monthly contribution filing support

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EPF and ESI Registration Online covers two separate but related mandatory employee benefit schemes — EPF registration under the EPF Act, applicable once a business crosses 20 employees, and ESI registration under the ESI Act, applicable once it crosses 10 employees in most states, both requiring monthly employer and employee contributions.

Growing businesses often miss the exact moment EPF and ESI Registration Online becomes mandatory, because the applicable employee-count thresholds differ and are easy to lose track of during a hiring push.

EPF registration becomes mandatory once a business crosses 20 employees, with both employer and employee contributing a percentage of wages monthly — missing this and continuing unregistered creates a gap that only grows as headcount increases.

The ESI scheme follows a lower threshold — generally 10 employees in most states — and separately provides employees with medical benefits and cash compensation during certain contingencies, funded through smaller employer and employee contributions than EPF requires.

bizOversal monitors headcount against both thresholds so registration happens right when it becomes mandatory, rather than months later when an audit surfaces the gap.

Is this right for you?

Who needs ESI & PF Registration

Businesses approaching or crossing 20 employees, triggering mandatory EPF enrollment

Businesses crossing 10 employees in states requiring ESI enrollment

Growing companies that need both thresholds monitored proactively during a hiring push

Businesses that missed registration and need to catch up on contributions and penalties

How it works

Your esi & pf registration roadmap

Headcount & Threshold Check

We assess your current and projected headcount against both EPF and ESI thresholds.

Day 1

Registration Filing

EPF and/or ESI registration is filed as applicable based on your actual headcount.

Day 2–7

Contribution Setup

Monthly employer and employee contribution calculations are configured.

Day 8

Ongoing Monthly Filing

Monthly contribution filings are submitted on schedule.

Ongoing

What you actually receive

Deliverables checklist

We separate what the government issues from what our team drafts and delivers.

Government filings & certificates

EPF Establishment Registration

ESI Registration Certificate

bizOversal drafted deliverables

Headcount threshold monitoring for future compliance triggers

Monthly contribution calculation and filing support

Avoid these pitfalls

Common mistakes with ESI & PF Registration

Losing track of the separate EPF and ESI employee-count thresholds during rapid hiring

Registering for EPF but overlooking the separate, lower ESI threshold

Miscalculating monthly contribution amounts, leading to compliance discrepancies during audit

Assuming contract or part-time staff don't count toward the employee threshold when in many cases they do

No surprises

Transparent pricing matrix

Prices in INR, exclusive of 18% GST.
Component	Professional Fee	Govt. / Statutory Charge
EPF registration	₹2,499	₹0
ESI registration	₹1,500	₹0
Total	₹3,999	₹0

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EPF vs. ESI — thresholds and purpose

Scheme	Threshold	Purpose
EPF	20+ employees	Retirement fund contribution
ESI	10+ employees (most states)	Medical benefits and cash compensation

Bundle your total cost

Startup Cost Estimator

Frequently asked

ESI & PF Registration — FAQs

At what headcount does EPF registration become mandatory? ▾

Once a business crosses 20 employees, EPF registration becomes mandatory, with both sides contributing monthly toward the fund.

Is the threshold for ESI code application the same as EPF? ▾

No — ESI generally applies from 10 employees, a lower threshold than EPF's 20, so ESI obligations can arise well before EPF ones.

Do contract or part-time employees count toward these thresholds? ▾

In many cases yes, depending on the specific employment arrangement, which is why we review your actual workforce composition rather than just full-time headcount.

What happens if I missed the registration deadline as headcount grew? ▾

We help calculate and catch up on backdated contributions and any applicable penalties, though earlier registration always costs less than a delayed catch-up.

Are both EPF and ESI contributions shared between employer and employee? ▾

Yes, both schemes require a percentage contribution from the employer and a smaller percentage deducted from the employee's wages, with the exact percentages set by each scheme.

Do I need to file EPF and ESI returns every month? ▾

Yes, once registered, both schemes require monthly contribution filing, which we set up and manage as part of ongoing EPF and ESI Registration Online support.

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