Can You Really Have More Than One EPF Account? Let's Discuss the Possibilities

Can I have multiple EPF accounts?

EPF Account Regulations

One cannot have multiple live EPF accounts. If you have more than one account, it is against the law, and you will be punished for engaging in dual employment. If your old and inoperative PF account is still available, please close it and transfer the money to your current account or to your present organization's existing PF account.

Hi, you must specify the purpose or motive of putting your question here or anywhere so that we all know why you are asking this question or what is running in your mind. What if I say yes, yes you can have? Do you intend to have two accounts, and if yes, how will you do that? Who allowed you, and do you have two EPF accounts? If you have, did your present employer never ask you about your past EPF accounts, or did you hide these from them? I want you to answer all these questions to yourself and to us...

Regards

No, only a single EPF account is applicable. If anyone wants to contribute more, they can do so as voluntary PF, not exceeding 12%.

Dual EPF Accounts Legality

Good morning. I do not agree with you. If a member has dual accounts in the same period, that is not against the law. I have not read any documentation in the EPF Act regarding this matter. If you have, please send it to me. If a member is doing part-time service and the employer agrees to deduct EPF, then there is no problem if the employee has dual accounts for the same period. That is not against the law.

Mr. Boss,

Good morning. I do not agree with you. If a member has dual accounts in the same period, that is not against the law. I have not read any documentation in the EPF act regarding this matter. If you have, please send it to me. If a member is doing part-time service and the employer agrees to deduct EPF, then there is no problem with the employee having dual accounts for the same period; that is not against the law.