I would like to share some basic information regarding ESI and EPF.
ESI:
- Employee contribution: 1.75%
- Employer contribution: 4.75%
- Calculated on Gross wages
- Remittance last date: 21st of every month
- Wages up to Rs. 15,000/- to be covered under ESI
- Half-yearly return Form - 5
- Submission last dates: 11th Nov & 12th May
EPF:
- Employee contribution: 12%
- Employer contribution: 13.61%
- Calculated on Basic wages with a ceiling of Rs. 6,500/-
- Remittance last date: 15th of every month
- Annual return Forms - 6A & 3A
- Submission last date: 30th April
- Settlement Forms - 19 & 10C
- Transfer form - 13
Regards,
Venkatesh