What's included
- Monthly payroll
- PF ECR and ESI returns
- Professional tax
Who needs it
- Businesses with employees on the payroll
- Establishments crossing 20 employees (PF) or 10 employees (ESI)
- Startups setting up their first payroll
- Businesses that have received PF or ESI inspection notices
Documents required
- Employee details: PAN, Aadhaar, bank account and joining date
- Salary structure and attendance
- Existing PF and ESI codes, if any
How it works
- Set upSalary structures, registrations and employee onboarding on the portals.
- Monthly payrollSalary computation, payslips and TDS.
- Statutory paymentsPF and ESI contributions by the 15th, and professional tax.
- Year-endForm 16, annual returns and records.
Timeline: Payroll processed before your salary date each month.
Frequently asked questions
When is PF registration mandatory?
For establishments with 20 or more employees. Smaller businesses can register voluntarily.
When does ESI apply?
Generally to establishments with 10 or more employees, covering employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month.
What is the due date for PF and ESI payments?
The 15th of the following month for both PF and ESI contributions.