PF Return Filling
The Provident Fund serves as a social security initiative designed to promote savings among workers, ensuring financial security upon retirement. Both employers and employees contribute monthly to this fund. Generally, employees can access their PF contributions only upon retirement, with certain exceptions. Employers registered under PF are obligated to submit monthly returns, due by the 25th of every month. This piece discusses the process of filing provident fund returns and the specific forms required for compliance.
- EFP registration (Provident Fund registration) has to be done within One month from the date of hiring 20 employees. Any delay m2 result in a penalty.
- The application for PF Registration is made online with the Digital Signature of one director or the Authorized Signatory of the company.
Following is the complete list of documents required for PF :
- Digital Signature from the Proprietor, Partner, or Director
- Aadhar Identification of the Proprietor, Partner, or Director
- PAN Identification of the Proprietor, Partner, or Director
- Voided Check or Recent Bank Statement of the Entity
- Entity's PAN Identification
- Recent Electricity Invoice for the Registered Office (within a 2-month timeframe)
- Official Documentation: Shop & Establishment Certificate, GST Certificate, or Government-issued Factory License
