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Table of Content
- ESI Registration: Overview
- Benefits of ESI Registration in India
- Applicability for ESI Registration
- Various Entities Covered under ESIC
- Eligibility Criteria for ESI Registration
- Benefits of ESI Registration
ESI Registration - An Overview
The Employees’ State Insurance (ESi) Scheme is a government-run social security and health insurance program for employees in India. It provides various benefits to employees and their families in case of sickness, maternity, disablement, and death due to work-related injuries. ESI Registration is a mandatory requirement for businesses that meet certain criteria under the ESI Act, 1948.
Various Entities Covered under ESIC
1. Factories
- Factories with 10 or more employees (as per the ESI Act, 1948) engaged in manufacturing or production activities.
2. Shops
- Retail shops, supermarkets, showrooms, malls, and business outlets with 10+ employees.
3. Commercial Establishments
- Offices, consultancies, service-based industries (e.g., IT firms, BPOs), and corporate offices employing 10 or more workers.
4. Hotels and Restaurants
- Hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, catering services, and any food-related businesses with 10+ employees.
5. Cinemas and Theaters
- Cinemas, movie theaters, theaters, and event management companies with 10+ employees.
6. Road Transport Establishments
- Road transport companies such as bus services, truck transport, logistics companies, and delivery services with 10+ employees.
7. Newspapers and Printing Presses
- Newspaper offices, printing presses, publishers, and related entities with 10+ employees.
FAQs for ESI Registration
ESI Registration is the process of registering an establishment under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act, to provide social security benefits to employees, including health insurance, maternity, and disability benefits.
Establishments with 10 or more employees and employees earning up to ₹21,000/month (₹25,000 for disabled employees) are eligible for ESI registration.
Yes, for establishments with 10 or more employees (as per the eligibility criteria). Non-compliance can result in legal penalties.
Apply through the official ESI portal or visit the local ESI office with the necessary documents (e.g., PAN card, employee details, wage statement).
PAN card, address proof, wages statement, employee list, proof of business activity, and owner’s ID proof.
No, there is no fee for the ESI registration process itself, but you are required to make monthly contributions.
Employer contributes 3.25% of employee wages, while the employee contributes 0.75%.
Yes, companies with less than 10 employees can opt for voluntary registration.
Monthly contributions should be paid by the 15th of every month for the previous month.
Medical benefits, sickness benefits, maternity benefits, disability, and death benefits for employees.
Late payment results in penalties and interest charges. In severe cases, ESI benefits for employees may be suspended.
The ESI Corporation manages the scheme, ensuring compliance, contribution collection, and benefit distribution to employees.
Yes, employees can avail medical benefits and pension under certain conditions even after leaving the job, if they have contributed for a specified period.
Yes, if they are employed for 6 months or more and the establishment has 10 or more employees, they must be covered under ESI.
Yes, you can apply for voluntary ESI registration if your establishment has fewer than 10 employees.
If your establishment falls below 10 employees, ESI registration can remain valid, but you will no longer be required to make monthly contributions.
Related Business Registrations
In addition to registration or incorporation, a business may require other registrations depending on the business activity undertaken. Talk to an Advisor to find out registrations your business may require post registration.
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