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Registrations & Start-up

PF, ESI and Professional Tax registration

Employer registrations once headcount thresholds are crossed, with monthly compliance set-up.

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Overview

Typical time3–7 working days
Documents7 to upload
DeliveredOnline · client portal
Reviewed bySenior expert

Employer registrations once headcount thresholds are crossed, with monthly compliance set-up.

What's included

  • EPFO registration (mandatory at 20+ employees)
  • ESIC registration (10+ employees within the wage limit)
  • Professional Tax registration and enrolment where the state levies it
  • Set-up of monthly return calendar

Information we need

You fill this in at checkout after signing in. Fields marked * are mandatory. Ordering for a client of yours? Enter their details – the invoice can go to you or directly to them.

Entity KYC

  • Type of entity *
  • Legal name (or proposed name) *
  • Trade / brand name optional
  • PAN of the entity optional
  • GSTIN optional
  • CIN / LLPIN / registration no. optional
  • Date of incorporation / birth optional
  • Registered / business address optional
  • City optional
  • State *
  • PIN code optional
  • Email *
  • Mobile *

For PF, ESI and Professional Tax registration

  • Registrations needed *PF + ESI + PT · PF + ESI · PF only · ESI only · PT only
  • Number of employees optional
  • Monthly gross salary of the highest-paid employee (₹) optional
  • Date the employee count crossed the limit optional

Documents usually needed

Upload these in the client portal after ordering – scans or clear phone photos are fine.

  • Certificate of incorporation, deed or registration
  • PAN of the business
  • Address proof of the business
  • Bank details (cancelled cheque)
  • Details of directors or partners with PAN and Aadhaar
  • Employee list with salary and joining dates
  • DSC of the authorised signatory

As per law

Law and sections

  • Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
  • Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
  • State Professional Tax laws (under Article 276 of the Constitution, maximum ₹2,500 a year)
  • Code on Social Security, 2020 (consolidating these laws)

Who must comply

  • PF: establishments with 20 or more employees (voluntary below that)
  • ESI: 10 or more employees in notified areas, for employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month
  • Professional Tax: employers and professionals in states that levy it

Time limits

  • Register within one month of crossing the limit
  • Monthly payments by the 15th (PF and ESI) and state due dates for Professional Tax

If it is missed

  • PF: damages under section 14B and interest at 12% a year under section 7Q
  • ESI: interest at 12% a year and damages
  • Professional Tax: interest and penalty under state law

General information based on the law as at October 2026. Rules and due dates change, so we confirm the current position before starting your work.

How it works

  1. Add to cartAdd this and any other services you need.
  2. Sign in or create your accountContinue with Google, or register with email – mobile and email are verified once.
  3. Entity KYC & service detailsFor your business or a client of yours. Choose who gets the GST invoice.
  4. Pay securelyBank transfer or UPI – the invoice is emailed instantly.
  5. Upload documents & trackUpload the checklist in the client portal; an expert starts and you see every step.
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