ESI Registration (Employee State Insurance)
ESI Registration (Employee State Insurance)
ESI Registration is mandatory for establishments employing 10 or more employees (in some states, 20 or more) with gross wages up to ₹21,000 per month. Under the ESI Act, 1948, registered employers and employees contribute to the ESI fund, which provides medical, sickness, maternity, and disability benefits to insured workers.
Key Highlights
Mandatory for establishments with 10+ employees (state-dependent) earning up to ₹21,000/month
Employer contribution: 3.25% of gross wages; Employee contribution: 0.75%
Provides cashless medical treatment, sickness benefits, maternity benefits, and disability coverage
Registration must be completed within 15 days of applicability
Non-compliance attracts penalties and prosecution under ESI Act
Documents Required
- PAN Card of the business entity
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration Certificate
- Address proof of the establishment
- List of employees with salary details
- Bank statement of the business
Process
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Step 1: Register on the ESIC portal (esic.gov.in)
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Step 2: Fill the Employer Registration Form (Form 01)
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Step 3: Upload documents and employee details
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Step 4: Receive the 17-digit ESIC Code
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Step 5: Begin monthly ESI contributions and file half-yearly returns
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