If you want to deduct PF, then you have to apply for PF coverage. For coverage, if the employee strength is above 20, then it is compulsory; otherwise, if it is below 20, then you can apply for voluntary coverage.
- Establishments employing 20 or more persons and engaged in any of the 180 industries/Classes of Businesses specified.
- Co-operative Societies, employing 50 or more persons and working without the aid of power.
- Establishments not coverable statutorily can come under the coverage of the Act statutorily.
- An establishment continues to be covered under the Act, irrespective of the fall in employment strength.
- Since the Act applies on its own force to the establishments, the employers are required to file the particulars in the specified format for registration and allotment of a business number.
You may visit the Office of the RPFC in your city (if you are in the state capital) or visit EPFO for further details.
With the latest judgments, it applies to establishments employing 10 or more employees working with the aid of power or otherwise. It applies to those employing 20 or more employees.
-A.N.S
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