Obtaining PROVIDENT FUND REGISTRATION (PF Number)

If you are running a business enterprise, even as a sole proprietor, employing more than 20 employees whose basic salary + DA, is below Rs. 15,000/- per month, then you should apply for Registration under Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme 1952.

Even those employees, who are drawing salary more than 15,000/- per month, can opt to get themselves covered under EPF Scheme.

The present rate of PF contribution is 12% of monthly Basic Salary + DA, payable equally both by each covered Employee & Employer.

List of Documents/ Info required for PF Registration:

• Proforma for PF Coverage application : on letter head of business concern
• Attested copy of PAN card of the applicant
• Attested copy of Address Proof of the applicant
• Copy of cancelled cheque of the business entity, confirming the bankers of business concern
• Copy of any recent work order obtained by applicant
• List of 20 employees (with names, DOB, Fathers name & Addresses)