India EPF & ESI -- Employer Obligations Skill v1.0
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Section 1 -- Quick Reference
| Field |
Value |
| Country |
India (Republic of India) |
| Tax/Contribution |
EPF (Provident Fund) + ESI (State Insurance) |
| Currency |
INR only |
| Applicable period |
FY 2025-26 (April 2025 -- March 2026) |
| EPF legislation |
Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 |
| ESI legislation |
Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 |
| Administering bodies |
EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation); ESIC (ESI Corporation) |
| Filing portal (EPF) |
Unified Portal (unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in) |
| Filing portal (ESI) |
ESIC Portal (esic.gov.in) |
| Skill version |
1.0 |
EPF Contribution Summary
| Component |
Employer (%) |
Employee (%) |
On |
| EPF (Provident Fund) |
3.67% |
12% |
Basic + DA |
| EPS (Employee Pension Scheme) |
8.33% |
Nil |
Basic + DA (capped at ₹15,000/month) |
| Total employer contribution |
12% |
-- |
Basic + DA |
| Total employee contribution |
-- |
12% |
Basic + DA |
Employer Administrative Charges
| Charge |
Rate |
On |
| EPF Admin charges |
0.50% |
Total EPF wages (minimum ₹500/month if >20 employees) |
| EDLI (Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance) |
0.50% |
Basic + DA (capped at ₹15,000/month) |
| EDLI Admin charges |
Nil (removed w.e.f. 01-04-2017) |
-- |
ESI Contribution Summary
| Component |
Rate |
On |
| Employer ESI |
3.25% |
Gross wages (all components except certain exclusions) |
| Employee ESI |
0.75% |
Gross wages |
| Total ESI |
4% |
Gross wages |
ESI Wage Ceiling
| Threshold |
Amount |
| ESI applicability (employee) |
Gross wages ≤ ₹21,000/month |
| ESI applicability (disability employee) |
Gross wages ≤ ₹25,000/month |
Applicability Thresholds
| Scheme |
Applies When |
| EPF |
Establishment employs 20 or more persons |
| ESI |
Establishment employs 10 or more persons (in notified areas) |
Conservative Defaults
| Ambiguity |
Default |
| Unknown whether establishment is covered |
Verify employee count -- do not assume |
| Unknown wage components |
Include all regular earnings as PF wages unless specifically excluded |
| Unknown ESI area notification |
Check ESIC notification for the area |
Section 2 -- EPF Detailed Rules
2.1 Wage Components for PF
| Included in Basic + DA (PF Wages) |
Excluded from PF Wages |
| Basic salary |
House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) |
Overtime allowance |
| Retaining allowance |
Bonus (statutory or otherwise) |
| Cash value of food concession (if not provided) |
Commission |
|
Conveyance allowance |
|
Retrenchment compensation |
|
Gratuity |
PF wage ceiling (voluntary cap): ₹15,000/month is the statutory wage ceiling for EPF. Employers may choose to contribute on actual Basic + DA even if above ₹15,000 (most large employers do this). EPS is always capped at ₹15,000/month.
2.2 Employer 12% Breakup
| Component |
Rate |
Cap |
| EPF account (employee's individual PF) |
3.67% |
On full PF wages |
| EPS (Pension fund) |
8.33% |
Capped at ₹15,000/month (max ₹1,250/month to EPS) |
| If PF wages > ₹15,000 |
Balance of 8.33% above cap goes to EPF |
Full 12% effectively goes to EPF |
Example: Employee with Basic + DA = ₹30,000/month:
- Employer EPF = ₹30,000 × 3.67% = ₹1,101
- Employer EPS = ₹15,000 × 8.33% = ₹1,250 (capped)
- Remaining to EPF = (₹30,000 × 8.33%) − ₹1,250 = ₹2,499 − ₹1,250 = ₹1,249
- Total employer to EPF account = ₹1,101 + ₹1,249 = ₹2,350
- Total employer contribution = ₹30,000 × 12% = ₹3,600 (split between EPF and EPS)
2.3 EDLI (Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance)
| Item |
Detail |
| Purpose |
Life insurance for EPF members |
| Employer contribution |
0.50% of Basic + DA (capped at ₹15,000/month) |
| Maximum EDLI contribution |
₹75/month per employee |
| Benefit on death |
Up to ₹7,00,000 (₹7 lakh) |
| Employee contribution |
Nil |
2.4 International Workers
| Scenario |
PF Treatment |
| Indian employee sent abroad (no SSA country) |
PF continues on Indian salary |
| Foreign national working in India (from SSA country) |
Exempt from PF if covered in home country |
| Foreign national from non-SSA country |
PF mandatory at full rate |
SSA = Social Security Agreement (India has SSAs with ~20 countries).
Section 3 -- ESI Detailed Rules
3.1 Wage Components for ESI
ESI is calculated on gross wages (broader than PF wages):
| Included |
Excluded |
| Basic salary |
Annual bonus (statutory) |
| DA |
Retrenchment compensation |
| HRA |
Encashment of leave on superannuation |
| City Compensatory Allowance |
Gratuity |
| Overtime (for contribution purposes) |
|
| All other regular cash payments |
|
3.2 Contribution Period and Benefit Period
| Contribution Period |
Benefit Period |
| 1 April -- 30 September |
1 January -- 30 June (following) |
| 1 October -- 31 March |
1 July -- 31 December (following) |
3.3 ESI Benefits
| Benefit |
Coverage |
| Medical benefit |
Full medical care for employee and family |
| Sickness benefit |
70% of wages for up to 91 days |
| Maternity benefit |
Full wages for 26 weeks |
| Disablement benefit |
90% of wages (temporary); pension (permanent) |
| Dependants' benefit |
90% of wages as pension to dependants |
| Funeral expenses |
₹15,000 |
3.4 Crossing the ESI Threshold
If an employee's wages exceed ₹21,000/month mid-contribution period:
- ESI contributions continue for the remainder of that contribution period
- Employee ceases to be covered from the next contribution period
- Employer must ensure coverage for the full 6-month period once started
Section 4 -- Filing and Payment
4.1 EPF -- ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return)
| Item |
Detail |
| What is ECR |
Monthly return declaring employee-wise PF contributions |
| Due date |
15th of the following month |
| Payment mode |
Online through EPFO Unified Portal |
| Format |
Upload employee data (UAN, name, wages, contribution breakup) |
| Late payment penalty |
Simple interest at 12% per annum on delayed deposits |
| Damages |
5% to 25% per annum depending on delay period |
4.2 ESI -- Monthly Contribution
| Item |
Detail |
| Due date |
15th of the following month |
| Payment mode |
Online through ESIC portal |
| Return |
Half-yearly return (now largely subsumed in monthly online filing) |
| Late payment penalty |
Simple interest at 12% per annum |
| Damages |
Up to 25% of arrears |
4.3 Annual Returns
| Return |
Due Date |
Covers |
| EPF Annual Return (Form 3A/6A) |
Now via monthly ECR (no separate annual) |
Automated through monthly ECR |
| ESI Return (Form 5) |
Half-yearly (11 May and 11 November) |
Contribution register |
Section 5 -- Computation Examples
Example 1: Standard Employee (PF + ESI applicable)
Employee: Basic = ₹12,000/month, DA = ₹3,000/month, HRA = ₹5,000/month
Gross = ₹20,000/month (below ₹21,000 ESI threshold)
| Component |
Employer |
Employee |
| EPF (on Basic + DA = ₹15,000) |
₹15,000 × 3.67% = ₹550.50 |
₹15,000 × 12% = ₹1,800 |
| EPS (capped at ₹15,000) |
₹15,000 × 8.33% = ₹1,249.50 |
Nil |
| Total PF employer |
₹1,800 (12% of ₹15,000) |
₹1,800 |
| EDLI |
₹15,000 × 0.50% = ₹75 |
Nil |
| PF Admin |
₹15,000 × 0.50% = ₹75 |
Nil |
| ESI (on gross ₹20,000) |
₹20,000 × 3.25% = ₹650 |
₹20,000 × 0.75% = ₹150 |
| Total employer cost |
₹2,600 |
-- |
| Total employee deduction |
-- |
₹1,950 |
Example 2: Higher Salary (PF only, ESI not applicable)
Employee: Basic + DA = ₹40,000/month, Gross = ₹65,000/month (above ₹21,000 ESI threshold)
| Component |
Employer |
Employee |
| EPF (on ₹40,000, if contributing on actual) |
₹40,000 × 3.67% = ₹1,468 |
₹40,000 × 12% = ₹4,800 |
| EPS (capped at ₹15,000) |
₹15,000 × 8.33% = ₹1,250 |
Nil |
| Remaining to EPF |
₹40,000 × 8.33% − ₹1,250 = ₹2,082 |
Nil |
| Total PF employer |
₹4,800 (12% of ₹40,000) |
₹4,800 |
| EDLI |
₹15,000 × 0.50% = ₹75 |
Nil |
| PF Admin |
₹40,000 × 0.50% = ₹200 |
Nil |
| ESI |
Not applicable (gross > ₹21,000) |
Not applicable |
| Total employer cost |
₹5,075 |
-- |
Section 6 -- Edge Cases
6.1 Establishments with < 20 Employees
EPF is mandatory for establishments with 20+ employees. Establishments with fewer may voluntarily register. Once registered, coverage continues even if numbers drop below 20.
6.2 Contract Labour
The principal employer is responsible for PF/ESI of contract workers if the contractor fails to deposit. Both principal employer and contractor must be registered.
6.3 Fixed-Term Employees
Fixed-term employees are entitled to same PF/ESI benefits as regular employees from day one. No waiting period.
6.4 Exempted Establishments (PF Trust)
Large employers may apply for EPF exemption to manage their own PF trust. Must provide equal or better benefits. Trust must maintain accounts as per EPFO norms.
6.5 VPF (Voluntary Provident Fund)
Employee may contribute above 12% voluntarily (up to 100% of Basic + DA). Employer contribution remains at 12% -- no additional employer obligation for VPF.
6.6 New Establishments
A new establishment must register with EPFO within one month of employing 20 persons. ESI registration within 15 days of applicability.
Section 7 -- Prohibitions
- NEVER compute PF on gross salary -- PF is on Basic + DA only
- NEVER exceed the EPS ceiling (₹15,000/month) for pension calculation
- NEVER apply ESI to employees earning above ₹21,000/month gross (unless mid-period crossing)
- NEVER miss the 15th of the month deadline without accounting for interest/damages
- NEVER assume all establishments are covered -- verify employee count threshold
- NEVER confuse employer contribution rate (12%) with employee rate (12%) -- they are separate obligations
- NEVER ignore admin charges and EDLI when computing total employer cost
- NEVER present calculations as definitive -- always label as estimated
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1---2name: in-pf-esi-employer3description: > Use this skill whenever asked about Indian EPF (Employees' Provident Fund), ESI (Employees' State Insurance), or employer social security obligations. Trigger on phrases like "PF contribution India", "EPF employer", "ESI contribution", "provident fund India", "PF admin charges", "EDLI", "EPS pension", "ECR filing", "PF return", "ESI threshold", "PF applicability", "12% PF", "employer PF obligation", or any question about computing, depositing, or filing EPF/ESI in India. This skill covers EPF contribution rates, EPS, EDLI, ESI rates and thresholds, applicability criteria, monthly filing (ECR), and compliance deadlines. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any Indian PF/ESI employer work.4license: AGPL-3.0-or-later (code) / OpenAccountants Guide License v1.0 (c5---67# India EPF & ESI -- Employer Obligations Skill v1.089> **General reference only.** This skill is general tax/accounting reference material for AI-assisted workflows. It has not been reviewed for any specific person's facts, documents, elections, deadlines, residency, filing status, or local procedures. Do not rely on it to file, pay, amend, or take a tax position without review by a qualified professional in the relevant jurisdiction.1011---1213## Section 1 -- Quick Reference1415| Field | Value |16|---|---|17| Country | India (Republic of India) |18| Tax/Contribution | EPF (Provident Fund) + ESI (State Insurance) |19| Currency | INR only |20| Applicable period | FY 2025-26 (April 2025 -- March 2026) |21| EPF legislation | Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 |22| ESI legislation | Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 |23| Administering bodies | EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation); ESIC (ESI Corporation) |24| Filing portal (EPF) | Unified Portal (unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in) |25| Filing portal (ESI) | ESIC Portal (esic.gov.in) |26| Skill version | 1.0 |2728### EPF Contribution Summary2930| Component | Employer (%) | Employee (%) | On |31|---|---|---|---|32| EPF (Provident Fund) | 3.67% | 12% | Basic + DA |33| EPS (Employee Pension Scheme) | 8.33% | Nil | Basic + DA (capped at ₹15,000/month) |34| **Total employer contribution** | **12%** | -- | Basic + DA |35| **Total employee contribution** | -- | **12%** | Basic + DA |3637### Employer Administrative Charges3839| Charge | Rate | On |40|---|---|---|41| EPF Admin charges | 0.50% | Total EPF wages (minimum ₹500/month if >20 employees) |42| EDLI (Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance) | 0.50% | Basic + DA (capped at ₹15,000/month) |43| EDLI Admin charges | Nil (removed w.e.f. 01-04-2017) | -- |4445### ESI Contribution Summary4647| Component | Rate | On |48|---|---|---|49| Employer ESI | 3.25% | Gross wages (all components except certain exclusions) |50| Employee ESI | 0.75% | Gross wages |51| **Total ESI** | **4%** | Gross wages |5253### ESI Wage Ceiling5455| Threshold | Amount |56|---|---|57| ESI applicability (employee) | Gross wages ≤ ₹21,000/month |58| ESI applicability (disability employee) | Gross wages ≤ ₹25,000/month |5960### Applicability Thresholds6162| Scheme | Applies When |63|---|---|64| EPF | Establishment employs 20 or more persons |65| ESI | Establishment employs 10 or more persons (in notified areas) |6667### Conservative Defaults6869| Ambiguity | Default |70|---|---|71| Unknown whether establishment is covered | Verify employee count -- do not assume |72| Unknown wage components | Include all regular earnings as PF wages unless specifically excluded |73| Unknown ESI area notification | Check ESIC notification for the area |7475---7677## Section 2 -- EPF Detailed Rules7879### 2.1 Wage Components for PF8081| Included in Basic + DA (PF Wages) | Excluded from PF Wages |82|---|---|83| Basic salary | House Rent Allowance (HRA) |84| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Overtime allowance |85| Retaining allowance | Bonus (statutory or otherwise) |86| Cash value of food concession (if not provided) | Commission |87| | Conveyance allowance |88| | Retrenchment compensation |89| | Gratuity |9091**PF wage ceiling (voluntary cap):** ₹15,000/month is the statutory wage ceiling for EPF. Employers may choose to contribute on actual Basic + DA even if above ₹15,000 (most large employers do this). EPS is always capped at ₹15,000/month.9293### 2.2 Employer 12% Breakup9495| Component | Rate | Cap |96|---|---|---|97| EPF account (employee's individual PF) | 3.67% | On full PF wages |98| EPS (Pension fund) | 8.33% | Capped at ₹15,000/month (max ₹1,250/month to EPS) |99| If PF wages > ₹15,000 | Balance of 8.33% above cap goes to EPF | Full 12% effectively goes to EPF |100101**Example:** Employee with Basic + DA = ₹30,000/month:102- Employer EPF = ₹30,000 × 3.67% = ₹1,101103- Employer EPS = ₹15,000 × 8.33% = ₹1,250 (capped)104- Remaining to EPF = (₹30,000 × 8.33%) − ₹1,250 = ₹2,499 − ₹1,250 = ₹1,249105- Total employer to EPF account = ₹1,101 + ₹1,249 = ₹2,350106- Total employer contribution = ₹30,000 × 12% = ₹3,600 (split between EPF and EPS)107108### 2.3 EDLI (Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance)109110| Item | Detail |111|---|---|112| Purpose | Life insurance for EPF members |113| Employer contribution | 0.50% of Basic + DA (capped at ₹15,000/month) |114| Maximum EDLI contribution | ₹75/month per employee |115| Benefit on death | Up to ₹7,00,000 (₹7 lakh) |116| Employee contribution | Nil |117118### 2.4 International Workers119120| Scenario | PF Treatment |121|---|---|122| Indian employee sent abroad (no SSA country) | PF continues on Indian salary |123| Foreign national working in India (from SSA country) | Exempt from PF if covered in home country |124| Foreign national from non-SSA country | PF mandatory at full rate |125126SSA = Social Security Agreement (India has SSAs with ~20 countries).127128---129130## Section 3 -- ESI Detailed Rules131132### 3.1 Wage Components for ESI133134ESI is calculated on **gross wages** (broader than PF wages):135136| Included | Excluded |137|---|---|138| Basic salary | Annual bonus (statutory) |139| DA | Retrenchment compensation |140| HRA | Encashment of leave on superannuation |141| City Compensatory Allowance | Gratuity |142| Overtime (for contribution purposes) | |143| All other regular cash payments | |144145### 3.2 Contribution Period and Benefit Period146147| Contribution Period | Benefit Period |148|---|---|149| 1 April -- 30 September | 1 January -- 30 June (following) |150| 1 October -- 31 March | 1 July -- 31 December (following) |151152### 3.3 ESI Benefits153154| Benefit | Coverage |155|---|---|156| Medical benefit | Full medical care for employee and family |157| Sickness benefit | 70% of wages for up to 91 days |158| Maternity benefit | Full wages for 26 weeks |159| Disablement benefit | 90% of wages (temporary); pension (permanent) |160| Dependants' benefit | 90% of wages as pension to dependants |161| Funeral expenses | ₹15,000 |162163### 3.4 Crossing the ESI Threshold164165If an employee's wages exceed ₹21,000/month mid-contribution period:166- ESI contributions continue for the remainder of that contribution period167- Employee ceases to be covered from the next contribution period168- Employer must ensure coverage for the full 6-month period once started169170---171172## Section 4 -- Filing and Payment173174### 4.1 EPF -- ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return)175176| Item | Detail |177|---|---|178| What is ECR | Monthly return declaring employee-wise PF contributions |179| Due date | 15th of the following month |180| Payment mode | Online through EPFO Unified Portal |181| Format | Upload employee data (UAN, name, wages, contribution breakup) |182| Late payment penalty | Simple interest at 12% per annum on delayed deposits |183| Damages | 5% to 25% per annum depending on delay period |184185### 4.2 ESI -- Monthly Contribution186187| Item | Detail |188|---|---|189| Due date | 15th of the following month |190| Payment mode | Online through ESIC portal |191| Return | Half-yearly return (now largely subsumed in monthly online filing) |192| Late payment penalty | Simple interest at 12% per annum |193| Damages | Up to 25% of arrears |194195### 4.3 Annual Returns196197| Return | Due Date | Covers |198|---|---|---|199| EPF Annual Return (Form 3A/6A) | Now via monthly ECR (no separate annual) | Automated through monthly ECR |200| ESI Return (Form 5) | Half-yearly (11 May and 11 November) | Contribution register |201202---203204## Section 5 -- Computation Examples205206### Example 1: Standard Employee (PF + ESI applicable)207208Employee: Basic = ₹12,000/month, DA = ₹3,000/month, HRA = ₹5,000/month209Gross = ₹20,000/month (below ₹21,000 ESI threshold)210211| Component | Employer | Employee |212|---|---|---|213| EPF (on Basic + DA = ₹15,000) | ₹15,000 × 3.67% = ₹550.50 | ₹15,000 × 12% = ₹1,800 |214| EPS (capped at ₹15,000) | ₹15,000 × 8.33% = ₹1,249.50 | Nil |215| Total PF employer | ₹1,800 (12% of ₹15,000) | ₹1,800 |216| EDLI | ₹15,000 × 0.50% = ₹75 | Nil |217| PF Admin | ₹15,000 × 0.50% = ₹75 | Nil |218| ESI (on gross ₹20,000) | ₹20,000 × 3.25% = ₹650 | ₹20,000 × 0.75% = ₹150 |219| **Total employer cost** | **₹2,600** | -- |220| **Total employee deduction** | -- | **₹1,950** |221222### Example 2: Higher Salary (PF only, ESI not applicable)223224Employee: Basic + DA = ₹40,000/month, Gross = ₹65,000/month (above ₹21,000 ESI threshold)225226| Component | Employer | Employee |227|---|---|---|228| EPF (on ₹40,000, if contributing on actual) | ₹40,000 × 3.67% = ₹1,468 | ₹40,000 × 12% = ₹4,800 |229| EPS (capped at ₹15,000) | ₹15,000 × 8.33% = ₹1,250 | Nil |230| Remaining to EPF | ₹40,000 × 8.33% − ₹1,250 = ₹2,082 | Nil |231| Total PF employer | ₹4,800 (12% of ₹40,000) | ₹4,800 |232| EDLI | ₹15,000 × 0.50% = ₹75 | Nil |233| PF Admin | ₹40,000 × 0.50% = ₹200 | Nil |234| ESI | Not applicable (gross > ₹21,000) | Not applicable |235| **Total employer cost** | **₹5,075** | -- |236237---238239## Section 6 -- Edge Cases240241### 6.1 Establishments with < 20 Employees242EPF is mandatory for establishments with 20+ employees. Establishments with fewer may voluntarily register. Once registered, coverage continues even if numbers drop below 20.243244### 6.2 Contract Labour245The principal employer is responsible for PF/ESI of contract workers if the contractor fails to deposit. Both principal employer and contractor must be registered.246247### 6.3 Fixed-Term Employees248Fixed-term employees are entitled to same PF/ESI benefits as regular employees from day one. No waiting period.249250### 6.4 Exempted Establishments (PF Trust)251Large employers may apply for EPF exemption to manage their own PF trust. Must provide equal or better benefits. Trust must maintain accounts as per EPFO norms.252253### 6.5 VPF (Voluntary Provident Fund)254Employee may contribute above 12% voluntarily (up to 100% of Basic + DA). Employer contribution remains at 12% -- no additional employer obligation for VPF.255256### 6.6 New Establishments257A new establishment must register with EPFO within one month of employing 20 persons. ESI registration within 15 days of applicability.258259---260261## Section 7 -- Prohibitions262263- NEVER compute PF on gross salary -- PF is on Basic + DA only264- NEVER exceed the EPS ceiling (₹15,000/month) for pension calculation265- NEVER apply ESI to employees earning above ₹21,000/month gross (unless mid-period crossing)266- NEVER miss the 15th of the month deadline without accounting for interest/damages267- NEVER assume all establishments are covered -- verify employee count threshold268- NEVER confuse employer contribution rate (12%) with employee rate (12%) -- they are separate obligations269- NEVER ignore admin charges and EDLI when computing total employer cost270- NEVER present calculations as definitive -- always label as estimated271272---273274## Disclaimer275276This skill and its outputs are provided for informational and computational purposes only and do not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Open Accountants and its contributors accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from the use of this skill. All outputs must be reviewed and signed off by a qualified professional (such as a CA, CMA, or equivalent licensed practitioner in your jurisdiction) before filing or acting upon.277278The most up-to-date, verified version of this skill is maintained at [openaccountants.com](https://openaccountants.com). Log in to access the latest version, request a professional review from a licensed accountant, and track updates as tax law changes.279280---281282_Source: [OpenAccountants](https://openaccountants.com/skills/in-pf-esi-employer) — open tax Guides for AI, reviewed by named CPAs/CAs/EAs. Quality: **source-cited draft**. For always-current figures and named-accountant backing, connect the OpenAccountants MCP server (`openaccountants-mcp`)._
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