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PF Registration

PF Registration helps businesses comply with the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. We take care of eligibility evaluation, application filing, and obtaining your PF Establishment Code, enabling you to onboard employees and meet long-term social security obligations seamlessly.

​PF Registration Filing – Services Under Labour Law Compliance

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Eligibility Check & Consultation

  • Determining applicable return types (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-9 etc.)

  • Checking if the client is a Regular, Composition, or E-commerce taxpayer

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Preparation of Required Documents

  • Collecting sales and purchase invoices

  • Reconciliation of outward and inward supplies

  • Cross-checking input tax credit (ITC) eligibility

  • Validation of HSN/SAC codes

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Application Filing on EPFO Portal

  • Drafting GSTR-1 (sales data) and GSTR-3B (summary return)

  • ITC matching and calculation

  • Preparation of Nil returns if applicable

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DSC Registration & Verification

  • Uploading data and filing returns on www.gst.gov.in

  • OTP or DSC-based authentication

  • Timely filing to avoid late fees and penalties

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Establishment ID & PF Code Allotment

  • GSTR-2A vs Purchase reconciliation

  • Annual return (GSTR-9) and GSTR-9C (audit) reconciliation (if applicable)

  • Handling mismatches and discrepancies

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UAN Activation & Employee Onboarding Guide

  • Filing confirmation and return summaries sent to client

  • Reminders for upcoming due dates

  • Resolving notices or errors raised by the GST department

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Sharing of Registration Certificate & Login Credentials

  • Guidance on ITC claim, block credits, and reversals

  • Monthly ITC tracking and recommendations

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Post-Registration Support

  • Suggestions on improving GST compliance rating

  • Tips for proper invoice format and HSN disclosures

  • Guidance on e-invoicing and e-way bills (if applicable)

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Due Date Alerts (Optional in Premium Plan)

  • Reminders for monthly PF filing (ECR & challan) after registration
    – Alerts to keep you compliant from the first return onwards

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1 / What is PF Registration?

PF Registration is the process through which an employer gets enrolled under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) to provide provident fund benefits to employees.

2 / Who is required to register for PF?

Any business employing 20 or more employees is mandatory to register under PF. Voluntary registration is also allowed for businesses with fewer employees.

3 /What is the contribution rate under PF?

  • Employee: 12% of basic wages

  • Employer: 12% (8.33% to pension, 3.67% to PF)
    Total: 24% of the employee’s basic salary

4 / Is PF registration applicable to all types of businesses?

Yes, PF registration is applicable to proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, private limited companies, NGOs, and other registered entities if they meet the employee threshold.

5 / How long does it take to get PF registration?

With complete documents, PF registration usually takes 2–5 working days, depending on the entity type and verification.

6 / Is Digital Signature (DSC) mandatory for PF registration?

Yes, DSC is mandatory for companies and LLPs to complete the registration and future compliance filings on the EPFO portal.

7 / What is a PF Code or Establishment ID

Once registered, the employer is allotted a unique Establishment ID (PF Code) which is used for PF return filing, ECR uploads, and compliance tracking.

8 / What is UAN and how is it linked?

UAN (Universal Account Number) is assigned to each employee under EPFO. After registration, the employer must generate and link UANs to their employees using their Aadhaar and PAN.

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