How Can I Help an Employee Transfer Their PF Without a Previous PF Number?

I would like to know the PF transfer procedures. One of my employees joined us in August 2013, and he is now requesting a PF merger. He had made the same request to our previous HR team but did not share his PF number from the previous company. Currently, his PF contributions in this company are being deposited into a new account. Is it possible to transfer the PF in this scenario?

Merging PF Accounts: Current and Older Accounts

It is possible to merge a PF account, the current one with the older one. You need to fill out Form 13 and submit it to the PF Office.

First, you must clarify whether your friend has obtained a new UAN number for the replacement of his old PF number. It would be better if you could check on this. If the person in question is registered with EPFO online, they can directly apply for the transfer by filling out Form 13. If not, you can inquire about the PF number by visiting the local PF office.

Alternatively, if your friend would like to withdraw the PF amount, they can receive the sum along with interest according to Table D withdrawal values, based on the number of years of employee contributions. For example, if an employee has INR 50,000 in their PF account for 2 years, they may receive an interest rate of 2.05% as per the PF Act. Note that Table D is applicable for up to 9 years only, after which the individual becomes eligible for a pension plan. It is not advisable to withdraw the amount as it is also considered a punishable offense.

Thanks & Regards,
Manohar
HR

Generally, when you join a new company, you have the option to either open a new PF account or transfer your previous PF account to the new organization.

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