Navigating ESI and PF Benefits for a New Factory: Does a Partner's Other Business Affect Us?

Dear All,

We are starting a factory engaging more than 50 employees. Although one of the partners (a woman) is also a partner in another company, this factory is completely independent, and there is no relationship between this company and the other one in which she is also a partner. In this scenario, are there any PF and ESI benefits/exemptions provided to the company?

Dear Mohan,

ESI is applicable once the strength of the factory crosses 10 or more employees. EPF is applicable once the strength crosses 20 or more employees.

Thank you.