Tax Principals
Labor Compliance

Monthly PF and ESI Return Filing

Monthly PF and ESI filing support with contribution calculations, challans, portal filing, and due-date reminders.

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Monthly Fees By Employee Count

The document prices monthly PF and ESI return filing by headcount.

Up to 15 employees

₹1,000 per month

16 to 30 employees

₹1,500 per month

31 to 50 employees

₹2,500 per month

51 to 80 employees

₹4,000 per month

81 to 100 employees

₹5,000 per month

More than 100 employees

Mutually decided

Scope Of Service

  • Preparation of monthly returns from salary sheets
  • Calculation of employer and employee contributions
  • Challan generation and payment support
  • Filing on EPFO and ESIC portals with acknowledgement
  • Penalty and late fee advisory if delayed

Penalty Exposure

The source document highlights the cost of missed monthly compliance.

  • PF: Interest at 12% per annum plus damages up to 25% of arrears
  • ESI: Interest at 12% per annum plus penalty up to 25% of contribution
Documents typically needed: salary sheet, attendance records, challan payment details.

FAQs

Short answers on nil returns, revisions, and employee thresholds for PF and ESI.

Q1: Is PF/ESI return filing mandatory even if no employees?

Yes, NIL returns must be filed if registration exists.

Q2: What happens if PF/ESI returns are not filed on time?

Interest, damages, and possible legal notices.

Q3: Can PF/ESI returns be revised?

Yes, corrections can be made through revised filings.

Q4: Who needs to register for PF/ESI?

PF → Employers with 20+ employees’ earning basic salary up to 15000/- month ESI → Employers with 10+ employees earning up to ₹21,000/month.

Q5: What documents are needed for filing?

Salary sheet, attendance records, challan payment details