PF Return Filing
- Data Compilation
- PF Calculation
- Form Preparation
- Compliance Review
- Filing Submission
- Acknowledgment Handling
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Table of Content
- PF registration
- PF Return Filing over view
- Advantages and Disadvantages of filing PF returns
- Type Of PF returns
- Documents Required for PF Registration
PF registration
- Certificate of Incorporation (for companies) or Partnership Deed (for partnerships).
- PAN of the organization.
- GST Registration (if applicable).
- Bank Account Details (Account Number, IFSC).
- Address Proof (utility bill or lease agreement).
- Employee List with details like name, joining date, and salary.
- Salary Details for calculating contributions.
- EPF Registration Form (Form 1).
- KYC Details of directors/proprietors (Aadhaar, PAN).
PF registration
Documents Required for Filing Monthly Returns:
- Form 5: For new employees joining.
- Form 10: For employees leaving.
- Form 3A: Monthly contribution statement per employee.
- Form 6A: Annual return (due by June 30)
- Contribution Payment Receipt from EPFO.
- Acknowledgement from EPFO for payment.
FAQs for PF Return Filing
PF return filing is the process through which employers report the monthly and annual contributions made to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for their employees. This includes details about employee salary, deductions, and the employer’s contribution.
All employers who have employees enrolled under the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme must file PF returns. This applies to both private and public-sector organizations.
• Form 5: For new employees.
• Form 10: For employees leaving.
• Form 3A: Monthly contribution statement.
• Form 6A: Annual contribution summary.
• Contribution payment receipts from EPFO.
• Monthly Returns: Must be filed by the 15th of every month.
• Annual Return (Form 6A): Must be filed by June 30th of the following financial year.
Employers may face penalties for late filing or non-payment of PF contributions. The penalty could include:
• Interest (12% p.a.) on delayed contributions.
• Late fees for delayed filing.
• Legal action in extreme cases.
Yes, if the employee's salary is above the prescribed minimum limit (₹15,000 per month), they will be eligible for PF contributions, even during probation.
If there are errors in your PF returns, you can correct them by filing a revised Form 6A or submitting updated Form 5 and Form 10 for the respective months.
PF contributions can be paid through the EPFO online portal, where employers can submit payments for both employee and employer contributions.
