PF Return Filing (EPFO)
Timely and accurate monthly filing of Provident Fund (PF) returns. Avoid heavy penal damages and labor department notices.
Overview
If your business is registered under the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), it is legally mandatory to deduct the PF contribution from your employees' salaries (12%) and match it with an employer contribution (12%). This combined amount must be deposited into the government treasury every month by filing the Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR). Failing to file the return and deposit the funds before the 15th of every month results in the department levying severe Penal Damages (up to 25% p.a.) and Interest (12% p.a.) under Section 14B and 7Q of the EPF Act.
What is Included in Our Package
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required Monthly
Upload digital files during onboarding. No physical submissions needed.
Payroll Data
- Detailed monthly salary sheet (Gross, Basic, DA, and deductions)
- List of new employees who joined during the month (with their Aadhaar & PAN)
- List of employees who resigned or absconded (Date of Exit)
Step-by-Step Filing Workflow
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Data Collection & UAN Generation
We collect your payroll data. If there are new hires, we generate their UAN and link it to their Aadhaar.
Step 2: ECR File Preparation
We convert the payroll data into the specific text file format (.txt) required by the EPFO for the ECR upload.
Step 3: Portal Upload
The ECR file is uploaded to the employer portal, and the exact contribution amounts are validated.
Step 4: Challan Generation
A TRRN (Temporary Return Reference Number) challan is generated, which you can pay directly via your corporate net banking.
Key Advantages of Outsourcing PF Filing
PF filing requires meticulous payroll calculation and strict deadline adherence.
Zero Penal Damages
Our automated tracking ensures your ECR is prepared and filed well before the 15th, completely avoiding the draconian 14B penalties.
Employee Satisfaction
Timely filing ensures that the PF amount instantly reflects in the employees' UAN passbooks, building trust and reducing HR grievances.
Accurate EDLI Contributions
We precisely calculate the EDLI and admin charges to ensure your employees remain covered under the statutory life insurance scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
What is the deadline for PF filing?▼
The PF return (ECR) must be filed and the payment must be remitted by the 15th of the month following the month for which salaries were paid (e.g., April's PF by May 15th).
What happens if we deduct PF from employees but don't deposit it?▼
Deducting PF from an employee's salary and not depositing it with the government is a serious criminal offense (Criminal Breach of Trust under IPC 405/406), punishable by imprisonment.
Professional Legal Desk
Corporate filings managed directly by certified Chartered Accountants & Company Secretaries.
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