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Last Updated: September 2026 The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has increased the statutory wage ceiling for EPF coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. The change is effective from 17 September 2026 under the new social security framework. This is an important update for employees, employers, HR teams and payroll professionals because it can […]

Professional Tax Registration in Maharashtra is an important compliance requirement for employers, companies, professionals and other persons covered under the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1975. Many businesses confuse Professional Tax with income tax or GST. However, Maharashtra Professional Tax is a state-level tax governed by Maharashtra law. Employers may

Joint Declaration (JD) is an important EPFO process for correcting or updating member details in a UAN profile. Incorrect name, date of birth, father’s name, gender, date of joining, date of leaving and other profile mismatches can cause problems with PF transfers, withdrawals, pension benefits, KYC verification and claim settlement. For employers, handling a Joint

EPF and ESIC monthly compliance is one of the most important responsibilities of an employer in India. Missing the PF or ESIC payment deadline can result in interest, damages and other compliance consequences. For HR managers, business owners, accountants and payroll teams, knowing the exact EPF and ESIC monthly filing due dates makes it easier

Starting a new business in India involves more than registering your company or obtaining a GST number. If your business employs eligible workers and falls under the coverage of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, you may also need to register with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). ESIC registration helps eligible employees receive

Starting a business in India comes with many legal and compliance responsibilities. One important question for founders is: Is EPF mandatory for a startup? The short answer is: Yes, EPF can become mandatory for a startup when the establishment falls within the coverage of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Being registered

Need money urgently for medical treatment, buying a house, or a wedding? If you are an EPF member, you may be able to withdraw part of your PF balance without leaving your job. This is called an EPF advance, PF advance, or partial PF withdrawal. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allows members to use

When an EPF member dies, the family may be entitled to receive several benefits from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), including the deceased member’s EPF balance, EPS pension and EDLI insurance benefit. But many families do not know where to start. Questions such as: are very common. The good news is that EPFO now

If you are an EPF member and have completed 10 years of eligible service, you may be entitled to a monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. One of the most common questions among EPF members is: “How much EPS pension will I get after 10 years of service?” The answer depends mainly

Changed your job and have an old PF account with your previous employer? Don’t withdraw your old PF money just because you have joined a new company. In most cases, transferring the old PF balance to your current PF account is the better option, especially if you want to preserve your retirement savings and maintain