New PF Form 5 for International Workers: How Will This Impact MNC Projects in India?

Dear Friends,

A new PF Form No. 5 has been introduced for the coverage of Provident Fund for international workers in India. Please see the attachment. This may be very useful for MNC companies working on projects.

Regards,
PBS KUMAR

Thank you for the information.

I have a question on exactly who will qualify as an international worker.

1. Example: I have an employee who has been working in the US for the last 10-12 years and has US citizenship. This employee has permanently relocated to India since Nov 08. Will he be considered an international worker?

2. Example: I have an employee who has been sent on a long-term assignment to a different country, and the payment conditions are as follows: he receives his regular salary in India and also receives a salary in the other country. Will this employee be classified as an international worker?

Thank you.

Regards, Prasanna

Dear Prasanna ji,

Please go through the PF scheme under para 83 of Employees' PF Scheme 1952 and pay as explained under para 30 of the EPF Scheme, 1952.

Regards,
PBS KUMAR

Dear All,

In our company, overseas employees are working on a temporary basis, deputed from the parent company in China. They are providing services and receiving salaries from China. These employees hold business and work permit visas.

The question arises whether they will fall under the international worker PF scheme or not. If they are covered by the international PF scheme, how should we apply for a PF number, process individual accounts for them, and settle the PF of resigned employees?

Thank you.

With Regards,
T.K. Reddy

As per the revised PF norms for international work, there is no time limit. For any assignment where employees are on a work permit visa, the PF is to be deducted from the date of joining.

I have 3 Korean expats in the company who have the scheme certificate. Now, they want to withdraw the EPF contribution that they have made. What form do they need to fill out, and what is the procedure?

Regards,
Chandru

International Workers and PF Remittance Process

Please advise:

• International workers regarding the PF remittance process and its applicability.

• How to submit the PF remittance process.

• If a person from another country works only three months in India (project site), is it applicable for PF remittance? Yes or no. If yes, how to submit the PF returns and state that English will be used to claim the EPF amount process.

Sir,

How do I submit the International Worker Return Statement IW-1 with a covering letter?

If an international worker resigns, is there any return or information required to submit in the PF department?

Kindly help...

Can we file a Nil return for this as there are no international workers in any company? Also, is there any online option for filing this return?

Thank you.

Can we file a Nil return for this as there are no International Workers in any company? Also, is there any online option for filing this return?

Thank you.