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We handle your accounting, bookkeeping, and tax filing, so you can focus on growing your business.

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What We Do

We provide accurate, reliable, and hassle-free accounting and tax services to help businesses and individuals stay compliant and financially organized.

  • Complete Accounting Solutions
  • Stress-Free Tax Compliance
  • Time-Saving & Efficient
  • Expert Support

Accounting and Bookkeeping

We help businesses maintain accurate financial records, track income and expenses, and ensure smooth financial management.

TDS Return Filing

Avoid penalties by filing your Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) returns on time. We ensure accurate calculations and timely submissions.

Individual Income Tax Filing

Get hassle-free income tax filing with expert guidance. We help salaried individuals, freelancers, and business owners file their taxes with ease.

Proprietorship Tax Return Filing

If you run a proprietorship business, we ensure smooth tax return filing while maximizing deductions and reducing tax liability.

ITR for LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)

We handle Income Tax Returns (ITR) for LLPs, ensuring compliance with tax laws and accurate financial reporting.

Corporate Tax

We provide expert solutions for businesses to calculate, file, and optimize corporate tax, ensuring compliance and tax savings.

Income Tax Assessment

Facing an income tax assessment? Our experts assist in responding to tax authorities, ensuring proper documentation and resolution.

Income Tax Notice

Received an income tax notice? Don’t worry! We help you understand the notice and provide professional assistance in responding to tax queries.

Virtual CFO

Get the benefits of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) without hiring a full-time employee. Our Virtual CFO services include financial planning, budgeting, and business strategy.

Still Have Questions?

Relax because we always will be here for you.

What is the difference between accounting and bookkeeping?

Bookkeeping involves recording financial transactions, while accounting includes analyzing, interpreting, and reporting financial data for decision-making.

Do I need an accountant for my small business?

Yes! An accountant helps you manage finances, file taxes, and ensure compliance, saving you time and reducing financial errors.

How often should I file my TDS return?

TDS returns should be filed quarterly as per government regulations to avoid penalties.

Can you help me file my personal income tax return?

Absolutely! We assist salaried individuals, freelancers, and business owners in accurate and hassle-free tax filing.

What is the tax filing process for a proprietorship business?

Proprietorships file Income Tax Returns (ITR) like individuals, based on their annual earnings and deductions.

What is an ITR for LLP, and who needs to file it?

An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) must file an Income Tax Return (ITR) annually if it earns income or carries out business transactions.

What happens if I miss my corporate tax filing deadline?

Missing the deadline may lead to penalties, interest charges, and compliance issues. We help ensure on-time tax filing.

Why did I receive an income tax notice, and what should I do?

Tax notices are sent for various reasons, such as errors in filing, mismatched data, or pending dues. We help you respond correctly and resolve issues.

What is an income tax assessment?

It’s the review of your tax returns by the government to verify accuracy. We assist in handling tax assessments professionally.

What is a Virtual CFO, and how can it help my business?

A Virtual CFO provides expert financial management, tax planning, and compliance support without hiring a full-time CFO, saving costs.

Bookkeeping & Accounting Services

How much more profitable could your business be if you have the time to focus on the core business operations instead of handling a range of Bookkeeping & Accounting tasks?

Kick start your accounting journey with us.

What is Bookkeeping and Accounting Service?

Bookkeeping service is a transactional and administrative work that manages the day-to-day financial transactions recording, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.

A bookkeeping and accounting service proposes a three-tiered approach to developing and maintaining your company's overall financial processes and management which includes -

  • General Accounting & Bookkeeping
  • Preparation of Financial Statement
  • Tax Return Filing

Who mandates accounting and Bookkeeping Service?

Every company / firm who operates the business in india should abide by statutory regulatory requirements which includes maintenance of books of accounts.

  • As per the section 128 of the companies act, 2013, mandate every company including private limited company, public limited company, one person company has to maintain Company’s Books of Account in good order.
  • As per section 34 of the LLP Act 2008, limited liability partnership [LLP] requires to compulsory maintain proper books of account and statement of account & solvency relating to its business operation affairs.
  • As per Section 44AA of the Income Tax Act, every business (including sole proprietor and firm) requires to maintain proper books of account if income exceeds INR 1,20,000/- (one lakh twenty thousand rupees) OR his total sales, turnover or gross receipts exceeds INR 10,00,000/- (ten lakh rupees) in any one of the three years immediately preceding the previous year then.
  • Every professional carrying on legal, medical, engineering or architectural profession or the profession of accountancy or technical consultancy or interior decoration or any other profession shall mandatorily keep and maintain such books of account to compute his total income for, income tax return filing.

Why Accounting and Bookkeeping Service?

Professional bookkeeping establishes an important requirement of effective financial management for every business, no matter which industry sector it operates in. When done efficiently, it ensures business growth and mitigates risks.

Accounting service is more subjective, rendering business owners with financial insights about their business based on information acquired from their bookkeeping data.

Bookkeeping flourished prompt business decision making

When a business or a company is absolute on its accounting compliance needs, their financial information will be reliable, and they will be able to make better financial decisions that are suitably tailored.

Financial statements help to apprehend the crucial financial information

The 3 key reports of financial statements that are drafted as a part of online bookkeeping services in India will let you know sensitive & clear financial information:

  • Profit and loss Statement
  • Balance sheet
  • Cash flow statement

Evaluate the performance of the business

The accounting and bookkeeping procedures assist you to keep the records up to date and also track expenses, margin, and possible debt of the business.

Real time tracking of Account Receivable & Payables

With continual maintenance of books of accounts, business owners can track anytime from whom he needs to take money and to whom he needs to pay. This will help manage business’ cash flow management.

Why Outsource Accounting and Bookkeeping Service?

Inefficient bookkeeping departments could lead to unwanted legal implications

LegaCorp being an absolute accounting solution provider

Our bookkeeping and accounting professionals follow a very unique approach and give the best experience to business owners. Our professionals are actively involved in providing efficient services to businesses from any industry across India.

Our accounting & bookkeeping procedure, valuable trained resources, cost-effectiveness, convenient delivery, aides to management in the decision-making process for small and medium scale enterprises.

We assure that our clients always get the best bookkeeping and accounting services in India.

Our Expertise approach for fulfilling Accounting Services

  • Records Accounting transactions
  • Journal Entries
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Sales & Purchase Reconciliation with GST
  • Prepare Trial Balance
  • Prepare Balance Sheet
  • Prepare Profit & Loss Statement
  • Reconcile Accounts payable/ receivable
  • Recording Credit card / Loan entries
  • File GST Return
  • File Income Tax Return
  • Expert advice to minimize tax liability

Don't wait for a single day to have your accounting processes, We provide exactly what you need.

The secret for a successful business is the sustainable account handling of the day-to-day business operation. Now, it's your turn to get the best bookkeeping and accounting services for your firm.

Appointment of Auditors

Easily conduct auditor’s appointment procedure in your company with LegaCorp.

What is appointment of auditor?

Auditors are generally appointed by the members to whom they report by ordinary resolution while directors have the power to appoint auditors at any time before the company's first period for appointing auditors; following a period during which the company (being exempt from audit) did not have any auditor.

Who is an auditor?

Any individual trained to review and verify accounting data and recognised as a Chartered Accountant (CA) under the Chartered Accountant Act 1949 is deemed to be an auditor.

Why appoint auditor?

All the government and non-government organizations have to keep track of their accounts and audit reports as the financial year approaches. The financial statements of these firms need to be thoroughly analyzed and assessed before submitting them to the authorized departments. This assessment of financial documents is done by an Auditor.

Appointment of an Auditor is significant in a company that analyses and understands a company’s financial records to deliver effective analyses and relevant information. Management can use this information to evaluate the company and implement measures necessary to meet their objectives.

Qualifications?

A person is eligible for the appointment as an auditor only if he is a Chartered Accountant. A firm is eligible for the appointment as an auditor only when the majority of its partners are Chartered Accountants practicing in India. In the case where a limited liability partnership firm is appointed as auditor, only the partners who are Chartered Accountants will be authorized to act and sign on behalf of the firm.

Duties of an auditor?

  • Provide an Audit Report
  • Make Proper Enquiry
  • Assist in Branch Audit
  • Compliance With Auditing Standards
  • Reporting of Frauds
  • Provide Assistance in Investigation
  • Adhere Principles of Auditing
  • Provide Negative Opinion

What is objective of auditor?

The auditor's objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes the auditor's opinion.

Documents required for appointment of auditor

  • Company’s Board resolution copy
  • NOC from old auditors
  • A written consent from the Auditor to such appointment
  • A certificate from the Auditor that he/she/it is not disqualified to be appointed as an Auditor under section 141
  • Copy of the intimation sent by company to the auditor
  • Name of the new auditor firm
  • Address of the new auditor firm
  • Email address and PAN number
  • A number of years for which the firm is appointed
  • Details of the resigning auditor firm
  • Appointment date of the new auditor firm
  • Digitally signed Form ADT-1 (along with the signature of the director of the company)

Process of appointing auditor

  1. Upload the Necessary Documents on our web portal.

  2. Consult our business advisor regarding the director category of appointing Auditor.

  3. Our professional will verify the validity of documents & Information provided.

  4. On Confirmation, make an online payment with different payment modes available.

  5. Our professional shall submit the application along with other relevant documents.

  6. On successful verification, the form will be filed and Auditor get appointed.

Frequently asked questions

What would be tenure of first auditor?

First auditor, appointed as above, shall hold the office till the conclusion of first Annual General Meeting The Auditor will typically hold term till the conclusion of 6th AGM or 5 years. The appointment of an Auditor can also be made for a period of 1 year, renewable at each annual general meeting.

What if the Board is not able to appoint the first Auditor within 30 days of incorporation?

If the Board fails to appoint, then it shall inform the members about the same. The members shall within a period of 90 days, at an extraordinary general meeting, appoint an auditor.

Private Limited Company Annual Compliances

Focus on your business growth & leave the company compliances tension to us. We help you to stay update & comply with all the required legal formalities while you sit back at your place & relax.

Annual compliances of private limited company

Preparation of Books of Accounts

Company book of accounts includes vouchers, minutes, deeds, writings, documents, and registers pertaining to the transactions of the company.

Preparation of Financial Statement

Preparing general-purpose financial statements; includes the balance sheet, income statement, statement of Profit & Loss, and statement of cash flows.

Statutory Audit by Independent Auditor

Statutory audits performed by qualified auditors are conducted in order to report the state of a company’s finances and accounts to the Indian government.

Filing of Annual ROC Returns

Companies incorporated are required to E-File the audited financial statements & books of accounts with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Filing of Income Tax Returns

All companies registered Under the Companies Act in India are required to file income tax returns each year on or before 30th September.

Maintenance of Statutory Registers

Every company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 are required maintain certain records about the company in the form of statutory registers.

What are the key components of annual compliances of a private limited company?

A company is a separate legal corporate entity and is operated by legal rules and procedures given under the Companies Act 2013.

ROC is also known as Registrar of Companies under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs looks after the compliances of Companies under its jurisdiction. Every Pvt. Ltd. company irrespective of its size has to file returns and documents to comply with the legal requirements given in the Act and is known as ROC compliances.

Failing to comply with rules & guidelines can attract a hefty penalty on the company and their stakeholders

So Let's get insights on what are the key components of annual compliances

Filing of DIR-8

As per Section 164(2) of Company's Act 2013 Every Director of the Company in each Financial Year will file with the Company disclosure and non-disqualification.

Filing of MBP-1

As per Section 184(1) of Company's Act 2013 Every Director of the Company in First Meeting of the Board of Director in each Financial Year will disclose his interest in other entities under (Form MBP-1)

Filing of MGT-7

As per Section 92 of Company Act 2013, Every Company will file its E-form also known as Annual Return within 60 days of holding MGT-7 Annual General Meeting. Annual Return will be for the period 1 st April to 31st March.

Filing of AOC-4

As per Section 137 of Company Act 2013, Every Company is required to file its Balance Sheet along with a statement of Profit and Loss Account and Director Report in this form.

Preparation & Filing of Financial Statements along with Form AOC-4

Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit & Loss Account (Including Consolidated Financial Statement), Directors’ Report, Auditors’ Report, Cash Flow Statement and Notice of AGM.

Preparation of Director Report

As per Section 134 of Company Act 2013, Directors’ Report will be prepared by a mention of all the information required for Small Company.

Circulation of Financial Statement

As per Section 136 of Company Act 2013, Company will send to the members of the Company approved Financial Statement (including consolidated Financial Statement), Cash Flow Statement, Directors’ Report and Auditors’ Report at least 21 clear days before the Annual General Meeting. (Except in case of AGM is called on Shorter Notice)

Scheduling of Annual General Meeting

As per Section 136 of Company Act 2013, Every Notice of Annual General Meeting will be prepared SS-II as per Section 101 of Companies Act 2013 and Secretarial Standard – II.

Scheduling Board Meetings

As Per Section 173 of Company Act 2013 & Secretarial Standard – I, Every Company shall hold a minimum number of FOUR meetings of its Board of Directors every year in such a manner that maximum gap between two meeting should not be more than 120 (One hundred twenty) days. The company should hold at least 1 (one) Board Meeting every quarter of the calendar year.

Filing of ADT-1

As per Section 139 of Company Act 2013, Every company needs to appoint of Auditor will be appointed for the 5 (Five) years and form ADT-1 will be filed for a 5-years appointment.

After that, every year in AGM shareholder will ratify the Auditor but there is no need to file ADT-1.

Preparation & Filing of Annual Return

As per Section 92 of Company Act 2013, Annual Return of Private Company (Except Small Company) should be signed by Company Secretary in Practice.

Process

  1. Provide Required Information and Documents over the mail

  2. Choose Package and Pay online with different payments modes available

  3. On placing the order, your task is assigned to one of our dedicated professional

  4. Our professional will prepare books of accounts & financial statements of the company

  5. Our professional will file ROC and Income Tax Returns

  6. Deliver all the original compliance documents at your doorstep

Documents required

  • Bank Statement
  • Digital Signature Certificate

Frequently asked questions

What are the consequences for not complying with the statutory compliances to a Director of the company?

If a director fails to comply with the statutory compliances straight for 3 years he/she shall be barred from being a director in any other company

What are the documents which a private limited company needs to maintain as a part of statutory compliances?

As a part of statutory compliance It is mandatory to prepare 1) Statutory Registers 2) Minutes Book 3) Books of Accounts 4) Financial Statements 5) Register of Directors Attendance at Board/Committee Meetings

What are the compliances with respect to statutory meetings?

One Annual General Meeting should necessarily be held in one calendar year & maximum gap cannot more than 15 months between 2 AGMs

Holding Board Meeting: First meeting within 30 days of incorporation. A Minimum of 2 meetings, one in each half calendar year. A minimum gap of 90 days is required between 2 meetings (ignore if more than 2 meetings held during the year)

What are the compliances with respect to Income tax?

Following are the income tax compliances for a company

  • Calculation and Quarterly Payment of Advance Tax
  • Filing of Income Tax Returns (Tax will be payable at a flat rate of 30% plus Education Cess)
  • Tax Audit: Mandatory in case sales, turnover or gross receipts of a business exceed Rs. 1 Crore in the previous year relevant to the assessment year.
  • Filing of Tax Audit Report
What could be the other compliances for private limited company apart from statutory compliances?

Apart from statutory compliances there could be following event based compliances:

  • Change in Authorized or Paid-up Share Capital of the Company.
  • Allotment of new shares Transfer of shares
  • Appointment or Change of Directors.
  • Appointment or Change of Auditors.
  • Loans are given to other Companies.
  • Loans to Directors (only if the company complies with Section 185)
  • Opening or closing of bank accounts or change in authorized signatories.
  • Creation or satisfaction of Charges.
What are the consequences for not complying with the statutory compliances, rules, guidelines & procedures?

If a Company fails to comply with the rules and regulations of the Companies Act, then the Company and every officer who is in default shall be punishable with fine for the period for which default continues. If there is a delay in any filing, then additional fees are required to be paid, which keeps on increasing as the time period of non-compliance increases. It should be noted that some of the Annual Filing Forms can also be revised but the fees for subsequently revised filing shall be charged, assuming it as a new filing.

LLP Annual Compliance

Focus on your business growth & leave the company compliances burden on us. We help you to stay updated & comply with all the required legal formalities of LLP while you sit back at your place & relax.

Highlights

Preparation of Books of Accounts

LLP book of accounts includes Statement of Accounts and Solvency. The Statement of Account and Solvency is prepared through the filling of Form 8.

Preparation of Financial Statements

This includes preparing general-purpose financial statements; which includes the balance sheet, income statement, statement of Profit & Loss, and statement of cash flows.

Statutory Audit by Independent Auditor

Statutory audits performed by qualified auditors are conducted in order to report the state of finances and accounts of an LLP to the Indian government.

Filing of Annual ROC Returns

LLPs incorporated under LLP Act 2008 need to E-File the LLP Form 8 and LLP Form 11 for financial statements with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Filing of Income Tax Returns

LLPs that are applicable for tax audit are required to file income tax returns each year on or before 30th September. Others have to file till 31st July.

Maintenance of Statutory Registers

Every LLP incorporated under the LLP Act, 2008 are required maintain certain records about the company in the form of statutory registers.

What are the key components of LLP annual compliance?

The requirements of annual compliance of an LLP are specified under the Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008.

Given below are the important annual compliances in case of an LLP:

Preparation of financial accounts

All LLPs registered under LLP Act 2008 are required to prepare a Statement of Account and Solvency, through the filling of Form 8.

Annual return

As per Section 35 of LLP Act, every LLP has to file the annual return within 60 days of closure of the financial year. This is prepared by filling of Form 11.

Statutory Audit by an Independent Auditor

Statutory Audit is mandatory for LLP only if its annual turnover exceeds INR 40 lakh and/or its total paid-up capital exceeds INR 25 lakh.

Income Tax Return Filing & Tax Audit

According to the Income Tax Act, the filing of Income Tax Return is mandatory for an LLP. If the annual turnover of an LLP exceeds INR 60 Lakhs, it will be applicable for a tax audit.

Our process

  1. Provide Required Information and Documents over the mail

  2. Choose Package and Pay online with different payments modes available

  3. On placing the order, your task is assigned to one of our dedicated professional

  4. Our professional will prepare books of accounts & annual return of the LLP.

  5. Our professional will file ROC and Income Tax Returns

  6. Deliver all the original compliance documents at your doorstep

Documents required

  • Bank Statement
  • Digital Signature Certificate

Frequently asked questions

What is Form 8?

All LLPs registered under LLP Act 2008 are required to file the Form 8. The objective of filing Form 8 is to prepare a Statement of Account and Solvency, which tells about the profits earned, and other financial inputs and liabilities incurred by the LLP.

What is Form 11?

As per section 35 of the LLP Act 2008, every LLP is required to file the Form 11. The purpose of filing the Form 11 is to prepare the annual return, which is duly verified by the RoL (Registrar of LLPs ) within 60 days of the end of the financial year.

When is the Tax Audit mandatory for an LLP?

If the annual turnover of an LLP goes beyond ₹1 crore during a financial year, then a tax audit will be mandatory.

PF Registration

We can help you in all your queries regarding PF registration with a single click of mouse while you stay relaxed of getting insured under PF without any complication.

What is EPF?

The employee provident fund or pf is a retirement saving scheme provided by the government for all salaried employees in india, on which fixed interest is regularly paid.

The employee provident fund is a perquisite given by the employer to their employees over and above their basic remuneration.

Why get EPF online registration for employer?

PF Registration is mandatory for all the organizations that have 20 or more employees. Such organizations are required to contribute a fixed amount towards Employee Provident Fund out of employee salary and wages.

If an employer fails to get EPF employer registration, or indulges in false representation of facts to avoid PF payment, he shall be liable for a penalty of INR 5,000/-.

When is PF registration for employer mandatory?

PF registration for Employer is compulsory if:-

  • He owns a factory having 20 or more people, or
  • Any other organization / foundation with 20 or more employees or
  • The class of such organizations whom the Central Government may, by notice would specify for compulsory EPF employer registration.

What is the PF number format?

PF number looks like this:- MH/BAN/0001011/000/0000110. Here are the components in the PF number format:-

  • MH: These are 1st 2 characters representing Regional Office code (e.g. MH for Maharashtra)
  • BAN: Next 3 characters denote code of Regional Office / Sub-regional Office [e.g. BAN for Bandra (Mumbai-I) EPF office]
  • 0001011: Next 7 digits depict EPF employer registration code
  • 000: Successive 3 digits tell the extension assigned to the employer (if it’s 000 then extension is blank).
  • 0000110: Final 7 digits denote exact EPF account number of the employee

What details do I need to give for PF registration?

Employers need to furnish the following details to get PF registration.

  • Name & address of your company
  • Head office & branch details
  • Date of company incorporation
  • Total employee strength
  • Type of business activity
  • Nature of business.
  • Director/partners’ details
  • Employee’s Basic details
  • Employees’ salary details
  • Bank account details of the company
  • PAN card

What are the benefits of EPF registration?

Given below are the benefits of getting EPF registration:

  • Risk coverage: The most fundamental benefit of the Provident Fund is to cover the risks employees and their dependents that may arise due to retirement, an illness or their demise.
  • Uniform account: One of the most important aspects of the Provident Fund account that it's steady and transferable. It can be carried forward to any other place of employment.
  • Employee Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme: This scheme is for all the PF account holders. According to it, 0.5% of the salary is deducted from the life insurance premium.
  • Long-term goals: There are many long-term goals such as Marriage or higher education that require the urgent availability of funds. The accumulated PF amount often comes handy during such occasions.
  • Emergency needs: There are certain unanticipated occasions like marriage or other family occasions, any mishappening or illness that require urgent finance. The PF amount can be of great help.
  • Covers pension: Apart from the employee’s 12% contribution towards EPF, an equal amount is contributed by the employer, which includes 8.33% towards Employee Pension Scheme (EPS).

What do we mean by UAN number?

Universal Account Number (UAN) refers to the unique 12 digit number allotted to the employee. UAN Number records employee pf deposited amount and other relevant information which shall continue throughout the employment period and after retirement also. The same can be obtained only through employer EPF registration code.

Who applies for UAN number registration?

The Employer can generate the employee’s UAN. In the event of change of employment, the previous PF UAN number registration shall be linked to the next employer. Employee needs not to get a fresh EPF UAN registration.

Documents required for PF registration

  • Registration Certificate: GST Certificate, Shopex, COI
  • Address proof: Electricity Bill, Rent agreement, Telephone Bill, Water bill.
  • PAN card of business entity and all partners/directors.
  • Cancelled cheque: Cancelled cheque is required for authentication of bank details.
  • Digital Signature of anyone Director. (Pendrive) DSC will be affixed on the application form.
  • Additional Document: In case of Company - COI/MOA, In case of partnership firm - Partnership deed.

Our process for PF registration

  1. Provide the required business details and information to our web portal.

  2. Choose a package and pay online with different payment modes available.

  3. On placing an order, your application will be assigned to one of our dedicated professionals.

  4. Our professional will prepare the required PF registration form.

  5. Upon verification, the PF registration form will be submitted to PF department.

  6. PF registration certificate shall be generated and provide you over the mail.

Frequently asked questions

What is PF?

The Employee Provident Fund or PF is a perquisite given to the employees over and above their basic salary, which can help them after their retirement, or at the time of any mishappening or emergency.

How does PF registration process help in pension?

PF is directly related to the employee’s pension. Apart from the employee’s contribution of 12% towards EPF, an equal amount is contributed by the employer. Out of this, 8.33% goes towards the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS).

What if PF registration is not done?

The PF beneficiary will not be able to access the Employer Portal of EPFO and view his PF status unless he has gone through the PF registration process.

What if an employee is not registered at EPF portal?

Without PF registration, an employee can’t view his PF status on the EPFO portal and also he won’t be able to claim any PF amount.

Which PAN is to be entered for PF registration?

The PAN issued by the Income Tax Department in the name of the business entity is to be used for PF registration.

Apply PF Returns

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What is a Provident Fund return?

Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a scheme controlled by the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. It is regulated by Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). PF registration is applicable for all establishment which employs 20 or more persons. PF registration can also be obtained voluntarily by establishments having less than 20 employee.

Provident Fund

  • Provident fund is a social security system that was introduced for encouraging savings among employees, so as to benefit them during the course of their retirement.
  • Contributions are made by the employer and the employee monthly. PF contributions can only be withdrawn by the employee at the time of his/her retirement, barring a few exceptions.
  • All employers having PF registration are responsible to file returns monthly.

Important points

PF Return: Provident fund return must be filed by all entities having PF registration every month. PF return is due on the 25th of each month. Further, a final PF return is due on the 25th of April for the year ended on 31st March.

PF Payment: Provident Fund (PF) payments are due on the 15th of each month. The employer must deposit a total of 12% or 10% of the employee wages towards PF on or before this date every month. For most entities, the PF rate of 12% would be applicable.

UAN: The Employee Provident Fund has launched the Unified Portal to streamline and simplify all aspects of provident fund for both employers and employees. Employees who have the newly allotted UAN can use the Unified Portal for various services.

Due date for filing PF returns

  • The due date for Monthly Challan remittance to Bank for PF is 15th of Every Month
  • The due date for Monthly PF returns is 15th of subsequent month
  • The due date for yearly returns is 30th April every year.

Consequences of late EPF return filing

Delay in the deposit of P.F. dues attracts penal damages. Damages are levied at the following flat rates:

  • Delay of 0 to 2 months – @ 5 % p.a.
  • Delay of 2 to 4 months – @10 % p.a.
  • Delay of 4 to 6 months – @ 15 % p.a.
  • Delay more than 6 months – @ 25 % p.a. (subject to a maximum of 100%)

Details required for PF return

  • Account number.
  • Name of employee.
  • Name of the father or husband.
  • Date of leaving service.
  • Reason for leaving service.

Process of PF returns

  1. Upload the Necessary Documents on our web portal.

  2. Consult our business advisor regarding the director category of PF returns.

  3. Our professional will verify the validity of documents & Information provided.

  4. On Confirmation, make an online payment with different payment modes available.

  5. Our professional shall verify the application along with other relevant documents.

  6. On successful verification our team will submit form and acknowledgement generated.

Frequently asked questions

What are the documents required for PF returns?

Aadhar Card of Proprietor/Partner/Director. Shop and Establishment Certificate/GST Certificate/ any License issued by the government for the establishment. Digital Signature of the Proprietor/Partner/Director. Cancelled Cheque or Bank Statement of Entity

Is PF return mandatory?

Annual returns of Provident Fund PF is a must and it has to be filed by the 30th of April every year. Form 3A and Form 6A are the two forms used to file annual Provident Fund return.

What is the basic salary limit for PF?

All employees drawing a salary are eligible for EPF. Moreover, it is compulsory for all employees earning less than ₹15,000 to register for the EPF. However, employees earning more than ₹15,000 can also voluntarily stay in the EPF scheme

ESI Registration

We can help you in all your queries regarding ESI registration with a single click of mouse while you stay relaxed of getting insured under ESI without any complication.

All about ESI

ESI is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. Employee's State Insurance (ESI) is a self-financing social security and health insurance scheme for Indian workers.

How does the ESI registration scheme help employees?

The scheme provides full medical cover to the employee registered under the ESI Act, 1948 during the period of his incapacity, restoration of his health and working capacity.

It provides financial assistance to compensate for the loss of his/ her wages during the period of his absenteeism due to sickness, maternity and employment injury. This scheme provides medical claim to his/her family members also.

Who requires ESIC registration?

ESI Registration is mandatory for every factory and specified establishments who have 10 or more permanent employees and wages of such employees are less than Rs. 21,000/- per month.

Is it mandatory for the employer to register under the scheme?

Yes, it is the statutory responsibility of the employer under Section 2A of the Act read with Regulation 10-B, to register their Factory/ Establishment under the ESI Act within 15 days from the date of its applicability to them.

Penalty in case of failure to get ESI registration & ESI returns

In case of any non-compliance by an employer, such as failure to get esic employer registration online or not fulfilling esi return filing procedure, he shall be liable for a fine of INR 10,000/-.

Definition of establishment

According to the notification issued by the appropriate Government (Central/State) under Section 1(5) of the Act, the following establishments employing 10 or more persons attract ESI registration coverage

  • Shop
  • Hotels or restaurants not having any manufacturing activity, but only engaged in 'sales';
  • Cinemas including preview theaters;
  • Road Motor Transport Establishments;
  • Newspaper establishments. (that is not covered as a factory under Sec.2(12));
  • Private Educational Institutions (those run by individuals, trustees, societies or other organizations and Medical Institutions (including Corporate, Joint Sector, trust, charitable, and private ownership of hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic centers, pathological labs).

Benefits of ESIC registration

ESI Registration provides monetary and medical benefits to employees in case of sickness, maternity and employment injury and to make provisions for related matters.

Some of the benefits of ESI Registration are :

  • Sickness benefits at the rate of 70% (in the form of salary), in case of any certified illness certified and which lasts for a maximum of 91 days in any year
  • Medical Benefits to an employee and his family members
  • Maternity Benefit to the women who are pregnant (paid leaves)
  • If the death of the employee happens while on work – 90% of the salary is given to his dependents every month after the death of the employee
  • Same as above in case of disability of the employee
  • Funeral expenses
  • Old age care medical expenses

Documents required for ESI registration

The documents are the same as those listed under Documents required for PF registration.

ESI registration process

  1. Provide Required Information and Documents over the mail

  2. Choose Package and Pay online with different payments modes available

  3. On placing order, your task is assigned to one of our dedicated professional

  4. Our professional will fill up the required ESI registration form for the employee.

  5. Upon verification, the ESI registration form will be submitted.

  6. After ESI account is created, the ESI registration certificate will be sent to the applicant.

Frequently asked questions

What is ESI?

ESI stands for Employee State Insurance. This is a government regulated Insurance scheme for employees and their family, as health insurance covering sickness, maternity, disability, etc.

Who mandatorily required ESI registration?

Every shop, establishment, and factory having 10 or more employees requires to get register under Employees’ State Insurance.

How much does employee contribute towards ESI?

Out of the total 6.5% amount that goes towards ESI, only 1.75% is deducted from the employee’s salary, rest is contributed by the employer.

What are the incentives introduced by the government for ESI members?

The government has introduced various health care benefits for poor families. The families covered under NHPS scheme can access medical facilities via ESI Hospitals. Besides, employees covered under the ESI scheme are entitled to medical treatment for them and their dependents.

What are other incentives for the ESI members?

The ESI members are entitled to unemployment cash benefit, maternity benefit and allowance in case of female employees. Besides, there is a disablement benefit also.

How does ESI registration contribute in pension?

The employees covered under the ESI scheme are entitled to a family pension.

ESI Returns

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What is an ESI return?

ESI registered businesses must be filed ESI returns monthly basis. Established under the ESI Act, 1948, ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) provides benefits to employees in the event of their sickness, death, disablement, injury, etc.

ESI Act 1948

Governed by the ESI Act, 1948, it is managed by Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. ESIC is expected to manage the fund as per the rules and regulations set forth by the Act.

Applicability of ESI

The ESIC is applicable on all the establishments having 10 or more workers and is beneficial to all the employees earning Rs.15, 000/- or less per month as wages, employer must contribute 3.25 percent and employee must contributes 0.75 percent towards ESI.

Due date for filing ESI return

The employer needs to pay ESI return on a monthly basis, and the due dates are also fixed as follows:

  • The due date for ESI return filing is 15th of subsequent month.

Documents required for ESI return filing

  • Attendance register
  • Register for Form 6
  • Register of wages
  • Register of any accidents on the premises
  • Inspection book
  • Monthly challans and returns submitted for ESI

Process for ESI returns

  1. Upload the Necessary Documents on our web portal.

  2. Consult our business advisor regarding the ESI returns.

  3. Our professional will verify the validity of documents & Information provided.

  4. On Confirmation, make an online payment with different payment modes available.

  5. Our professional shall submit the application along with other relevant documents.

  6. ESI Return filed & Ack Generated.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ESI Code number?

This is the 17-digit unique identification number that is allotted to every registered establishment. This number gets generated through the ESIC portal on the submission of required information by the employer or it is generated on receipt of a survey report from the Social Security Officer.

What Records are to be submitted by employer in ESI Returns/Reports?

– Absent reports as sought by branch manager.
– Accident Reports in Form 12, in case any accident happens.
– Attendance, books of accounts, wages reports/ records as sorted by Social Security officer on last inspection.

How can I file ESI return?

ESI Return contributions have to be filed within 42 days of termination of contribution period. Payment of contribution shall be made within 21 days of the last day of a calendar month. These returns must be filed half yearly.

When can we file ESIC Return?

The ESIC Return is filed on the half-yearly basis which means the ESIC return is required to file on or before 11th May and 11th Nov.

This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so confirm your requirements with an expert through our contact page.

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