Mandatory retirement-savings scheme once you employ 20 or more people; employer and employee each contribute 12% of wages up to the ceiling.
Who needs this
What we do
- Register on the EPFO Unified Portal (or activate the code issued through AGILE-PRO-S once the 20-employee threshold is crossed).
- Generate UANs for employees, set up the monthly ECR, and handle International Worker compliance.
Key deadlines / thresholds
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Threshold | 20 employees. Wage ceiling for mandatory coverage: ₹25,000 per month (raised from ₹15,000 with effect from 17 September 2026) |
| Monthly ECR and payment | By the 15th of the following month |
Documents you'll need
- PAN, incorporation certificate, address proof, bank details
- Employee master: name, date of joining, wages, Aadhaar, bank account
- Digital signature of the authorised signatory
- For expats: passport, visa, and Certificate of Coverage if any
Typical timeline
Typically 3–7 working days. Indicative. Government processing times vary.
Download the document checklist (PDF)
Questions we are asked most
Who needs EPF registration?
Establishments with 20+ employees (mandatory); smaller employers may register voluntarily. Foreign-owned companies employing expatriates: "International Workers" are covered from day one, without the wage ceiling, unless their home country has a SSA with India and they hold a CoC.
How long does EPF registration take?
Typically 3–7 working days. Government processing times vary.
What documents do you need for EPF registration?
PAN, incorporation certificate, address proof, bank details. Employee master: name, date of joining, wages, Aadhaar, bank account. Digital signature of the authorised signatory. For expats: passport, visa, and Certificate of Coverage if any.
Last updated: September 21, 2026.