BOOBALAKRISHNAN (Manager) (61 Points)
21 February 2020Dear Experts, please share the notification if any for minimum number of employees for EPF Registration. Thanks in advance...
SOHAN LAL
(Manger Accounts & Finance)
(363 Points)
Replied 23 February 2020
Unnati Vora
(HR)
(40 Points)
Replied 21 April 2020
Hello,
EPF registration is mandatory for all establishments-
Thanks,
Unnati Vora
Prithviraj Das
(128 Points)
Replied 25 August 2021
Mehak Sharma
(Content writer)
(24 Points)
Replied 04 February 2025
The minimum number of employees required for EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) registration in India is 20 employees.
Mandatory Registration: Any establishment employing 20 or more employees must register under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
Voluntary Registration: Establishments with less than 20 employees can also apply for EPF registration voluntarily, provided both employer and employees agree.
Eligibility Criteria:
Employees earning a basic salary of up to ₹15,000 per month are mandatorily covered under EPF.
Employees earning more than ₹15,000 per month can opt to join voluntarily with employer consent.
In some specific industries or establishments, EPF registration may be required even if the number of employees is fewer than 20, based on state government notifications or specific rules.
If your organization crosses the 20-employee threshold, timely EPF registration is mandatory to avoid penalties or legal consequences. For more information, feel free to connect at https://www.setindiabiz.com/pf-return-filing
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