ESI Registration (Employee State Insurance)
Register your business under the ESIC. Provide comprehensive medical, sickness, and maternity benefits to your workforce.
Overview
The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme is a self-financing social security and health insurance plan for Indian workers. Registration under the ESI Act is mandatory for factories and commercial establishments (shops, hotels, restaurants, transport undertakings) employing 10 or more persons (20 in some states). The scheme provides full medical care to the employee and their dependents, as well as cash benefits during sickness, maternity, and employment injury. The employer contributes 3.25% and the employee contributes 0.75% of the wages.
What is Included in Our Package
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required to Start
Upload digital files during onboarding. No physical submissions needed.
Employer Documents
- Registration Certificate (COI, Shop Act, or GST)
- PAN Card of the Business
- Rent Agreement and Utility Bill of the premises
- Cancelled Cheque of the business account
Employee Details
- List of employees with their joining dates and monthly wages
- Copies of Aadhaar Cards and PAN cards of employees
Step-by-Step Registration Timeline
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Document Review
We verify the number of employees and their wage structure to confirm statutory applicability.
Step 2: Portal Submission
We submit the registration forms through the Shram Suvidha portal along with the necessary proofs.
Step 3: Code Generation
Upon verification, the ESIC generates a unique 17-digit Employer Code number.
Step 4: Employee Onboarding
We guide you on how to register individual employees to generate their unique Insurance Numbers and Pehchan (Identity) cards.
Key Advantages of ESI Registration
ESI ensures your workers have access to world-class medical safety nets.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage
Employees and their families get access to full medical care in ESI hospitals from day one of employment.
Maternity Benefits
Female employees are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, directly paid by the ESIC.
Sickness & Disablement Cash
During periods of certified sickness or workplace injury, the ESIC pays a portion of the wages directly to the employee, relieving the employer’s financial burden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
Which employees are covered under ESI?▼
ESI is mandatory for all employees drawing a gross salary of up to Rs. 21,000 per month (Rs. 25,000 for persons with disabilities).
Is the threshold 10 or 20 employees?▼
For factories, the threshold is 10 employees. For shops and other establishments, the threshold is 10 in most states, but some states like Maharashtra and Chandigarh still maintain a threshold of 20.
What happens if we fail to register?▼
Failure to register or pay contributions can lead to recovery of arrears with 12% interest, substantial penalties, and prosecution under the ESI Act.
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