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PF Registration (Provident Fund) for Businesses in India

Get your business EPFO-registered and offer secure retirement benefits to employees.

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    OverviewPF Registration under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is mandatory for any business with 20 or more employees. It allows employers to contribute to employee savings and build long-term social security — while staying on the right side of labour law. Start Bharat makes PF registration smooth, fully digital, and error-free — including documentation, portal access, and UAN generation guidance.

    Employers Registered on EPFO via Start Bharat
    100 +
    Employees Brought Under PF Coverage
    10 +
    Registration Approved Within 5–7 Working Days
    0 %

    Who Is This For?Start Bharat’s PF Registration is ideal for:

    Growing Businesses With 20+ Employees

    Any company crossing the 20-employee mark must register under PF — it’s a legal mandate.

    Startups Scaling Their Workforce

    Founders building teams across sales, ops, or tech needing employer-employee contribution systems.

    Companies Seeking Government Contracts

    PF compliance is often a pre-condition for vendor empanelment or government work.

    Businesses That Want to Build Trust

    PF builds employee retention and trust — a key factor in long-term team-building.

    Consultancies, Agencies & MSMEs Hiring Full-Time

    Full-time staff on payroll or recurring contracts? PF gives your business a solid HR foundation.

    Solutions OfferedStart Bharat offers a full-package PF registration service for employers.

    Benefits PF Registration builds a foundation of employee security and legal credibility for your growing business.

    Step-by-Step ProcessStart Bharat gets your PF registration done in just 4 actionable steps.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We’ve amassed a large number of frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    No. Only businesses with 20 or more employees must register compulsorily. Voluntary registration is also allowed if fewer than 20 and both employer & employees agree.

    Yes. Non-registration after reaching 20 employees is a serious offence. Penalties include interest, damages up to 25%, and criminal liability.

    Employers and employees both contribute 12% of the basic salary + DA. For some small businesses, the rate may be reduced to 10%.

    Only full-time salaried staff are considered. Interns, consultants, or part-time workers typically don’t count — unless shown as regular payroll.

    PAN, business address proof, Aadhaar of directors/partners, digital signature, employee data with salary, and cancelled cheque.

    Yes — if it has 20 or more employees. The business type doesn’t matter; the employee count triggers applicability.

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