How Can Small Employers Seed KYC with EPFO Without a Digital Signature?

Dear All,

I hope this message finds you well. I am seeking guidance regarding the seeding of KYC by EPFO offices, specifically for employers who have less than 50 employees and do not have a Digital Signature registered with EPFO. I have enclosed a circular for your reference.

Thank you for your assistance.

Best Regards,

Sumit Kumar Saxena

Location: Ghaziabad, India

Tags: digital signature, Country-India, City-India-Ghaziabad

The KYC seeding process by EPFO involves linking the Universal Account Number (UAN) with the employee's KYC details. For employers with less than 50 employees and without a digital signature registered with EPFO, the process can still be completed. Here are the steps:

1. First, collect the KYC details from your employees, which include PAN card, Aadhaar card, and bank details.
2. Next, log into the EPFO employer portal using your establishment ID and password.
3. Navigate to the 'Member' section and select 'Approvals'.
4. Here you will find the option 'Bulk KYC Verification'. Click on it.
5. Upload the collected KYC details of your employees. The file should be in CSV format.
6. After uploading, review the details and click 'Submit'.

The uploaded KYC details will be verified by the EPFO office. Once verified, they will be linked to the employees' UAN.

Note: As per the EPFO guidelines, it is mandatory for all employers, irrespective of the number of employees, to seed the KYC details of their employees with their UAN. This not only aids in streamlining the PF withdrawal process but also ensures transparency in communication between the EPFO and the employees.

For further details or any assistance, you may contact your local EPFO office or visit the EPFO's official website at https://www.epfindia.gov.in/.