How to register for EPFO & ESIC using Shram Suvidha portal
An overview of PF online registration
In this post, we’ll go over how to register for PF and ESI online via the Shram Suvidha Portal.
We will cover the following topics:
What is Shram Suvidha Portal?
The Unified Shram Suvidha Portal was designed to make it easier to comply with labour laws. It has been designed to serve as a single point of contact for employers, employees, and enforcement agencies, increasing openness in their daily interactions. The portal also allows you to file EPF and ESI returns.
All Establishments with 20 or more employees must register for PF and ESI. So, let us take a look at the procedure of registration.
Details required for EPFO registration
Following are the details that should be provided while you register your company under EPF –
- Company name and address (can be any utility bill, but it should not be older than two months)
- Bank details/ statements
- Digital signature of the authorised person
- Leased, rental, hired agreement, if any
- PAN details and Aadhar details of the authorised signatory.
Previously, the employer used to register for EPF and ESI through the respective department websites. The process is now unified through the Shram Suvidha portal.
Steps For PF- ESI Registration
Step-1 First, go to the Shram Suvidha website.
Step-2 The following screen comes up.
You need to fill in your first name, middle name, last name, email address, mobile number, and verification code. Then click on Sign up.
Step-3 The disclaimer screen will then appear, and you will have the option to Click here.
Step-4 Once you have signed up, you will receive an OTP to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and verify it.
Step-5 Enter your preferred User ID, followed by the password, and confirm. Click the Submit button.
Step-6 Once you’ve created your User ID and Password, go to the Shram Suvidha Portal.
Step-7 After you log in, the Shram Suvidha dashboard will appear.
Step-8 Now, on the left side of the dashboard, under Registration, click on Registration for EPFO-ESIC.
Step-9 Here, you will get the list of Acts you wish to choose from; select the acts (EPFO and ESI) and click on Submit.
Step-10 Enter your establishment’s details, such as its name and location, and then click Next.
Step-11 Also, fill out the eContacts section with your primary email address and mobile number.
Step-12 The applicant must include the information of the Manager, who is in charge of the establishment’s supervision.
Step-13 You may add additional owner information in this section.
Step-14 Select the Identifier and provide the necessary information.
Step-15 Now add the Employment Details, which includes the number of employees, excluded employees, and more.
Step-16 Under Employment Details, there is another part called Other Details, where you can answer specific questions.
Step-17 The next section is Branch or Division, where you must enter information such as the establishment’s number of branches, the name of the responsible person for a certain branch, and so on.
Step-18 Select your establishment’s primary business activity.
Step-19 Download the Specimen Signature Attachment and upload it as described on the screen below, then click Submit.
You must confirm your details when submitting them. After confirmation, the details will be submitted, and the EPFO and ESI registration numbers will be emailed to the registered email address. Once completed, you may log in with the same UID and PWD to file your monthly returns.
That brings us to the end of this post. If you have any questions or queries, please leave a comment in the section below.
FAQs
1.Do I have to submit any offline documents?
Ans: No, all documents have to be submitted online.
2. What is the full form of LIN?
Ans: LIN stands for Labour Identification Number.
3.Can I register for both EPF and ESI?
Ans: Yes, you can register for both or any one of them. First, select the applicable act and then review the given options.
