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PF Registration (Provident Fund) for Businesses in India
Get your business EPFO-registered and offer secure retirement benefits to employees.
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.
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.
- Eligibility Assessment & Applicability Check
- Establishment Registration on EPFO Portal
- Digital Signature Integration (DSC Upload)
- ESIC Linking (If Required)
- UAN Activation Guidance
- PF Challan Setup & Contribution Guidance
- Employee KYC Seeding (Aadhaar, PAN, Bank)
- First Month Filing Support + Compliance Kit
Benefits PF Registration builds a foundation of employee security and legal credibility for your growing business.
Mandatory for 20+ Employees
As per the EPF Act, businesses with 20 or more employees must register — non-compliance leads to penalties and prosecution.
Improves Employer Brand & Team Retention
Offering PF shows long-term commitment to your team — helping attract and retain talent in competitive markets.
Access to Government Tenders & Contracts
PF-compliant businesses qualify for government projects, PSUs, and corporate vendor programs.
Tax-Deductible Employer Contributions
Your 12% share of employee PF is treated as a deductible business expense under the Income Tax Act.
Boosts Employee Financial Safety & Loyalty
Employees view PF as a trustworthy savings and retirement benefit — increasing satisfaction and loyalty.
Protection from Legal Risks
PF default can attract interest, damages, and prosecution — registration and timely contributions help you avoid such risks.
Easy Online Filing System via EPFO
After registration, everything — from UAN to e-Challan — is handled digitally through the unified portal.
Supports ESIC and Labour Compliance
PF is often paired with other labour compliances like ESIC, gratuity, and contract labour registration — we help integrate them.
Step-by-Step ProcessStart Bharat gets your PF registration done in just 4 actionable steps.
Share Employee & Establishment Details
You provide your business PAN, address, employee list with salary & Aadhaar details, and authorized signatory information.
Employer Registration on EPFO Portal
We create your establishment account, verify business category, upload documents, and integrate your DSC for secure filings.
Receive PF Code Number & Login
Your business receives an official PF Registration Number (establishment code), and login credentials for further compliance.
Employee UAN Setup + Filing Support
We help you create or fetch UANs for your team, map them to your code, and guide on first month’s PF return filing and payment setup.
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.