What is EPF and how to register under it?

EPF Registration

EPF stands for employees provident fund, this scheme is governed by the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.  It comes under one of the largest social security organizations. It plays an important role during the retirement period of an employee.

Further, in this blog, we will discuss what is EPF? and how to register under it?

Steps involved under EPF registration

Below are the steps, need to be followed for the PF registration-

STEP1: Obtaining the EPFO registration

The first step is to visit the website of EPFO. Once you have landed upon the website, you just need to click on the option Establishment Registration.

STEP2: Go through the User Manual

When you click on the Establishment Registration, you will come across an Instruction manual. You must read the Instruction manual, if you are doing this for the first time.

STEP3: DSC registration

If the employer is already registered, then they just need to provide the credentials (Universal Account Number [UAN] and password). You can take a look at the Instruction manual for registration instructions and Digital signature certificate (DSC) of the employer.

If you are filing a fresh application, then you must have the DSC beforehand.

STEP4- Fill the details

Once you are done reading the instruction manual, you just need to move ahead to the EPF Registration process by ticking on. You will land on the new page, where you will be asked to fill the employer's detail.

STEP5: Details asked in the registration form

In the registration form, you need to mention the following list of details-

  • First name, middle name, and last name. It must be similar to the name furnished to the Income-tax department. If the name doesn't match, it may lead to the problems such rejection of the application.
  • Then you will be asked to enter the employer's PAN after there will be a pop up saying the employer is not registered previously. It will also be verified.
  • You need to create a user name of your choice, and the system will let you whether your proposed username is available or not.
  • There will be a few hint question/answer which would be helpful, in case you forget your User id or password.
  • You will finally receive a PIN on your mentioned mobile number, you just need to agree with the above declaration.
  • There will be an email link as well sent to your e-mail ID, to confirm the submission of an application.

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