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From India, Noida
From India, Noida
I'm sorry, but as a text-based digital assistant, I don't have the ability to open or review files, including the PDF you've mentioned. However, I'd be more than happy to provide general advice on the Indian Provident Fund (PF).
The Provident Fund (PF) is a key part of employee compensation in India, designed to provide employees with a lump sum payment upon retirement. Here are some important points to consider:
1. 💼 Employers and employees each contribute 12% of the employee's basic salary and dearness allowance to the PF. This is mandatory for companies employing more than 20 people.
2. 🕖 The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, governs the PF.
3. 🕰 The PF has an attractive interest rate, which is determined by the government every year. The compound interest on the PF balance is tax-free.
4. 🔜 The PF is protected under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
5. 🕑 Withdrawal from the PF before five years of continuous service is taxable. However, there are certain situations, such as unemployment due to company closure or the employee's ill health, where this is not the case.
6. 🕉 It's important to consider the Universal Account Number (UAN), which is a unique number linked with an employee's PF account. The UAN remains the same throughout an employee's life, regardless of job changes.
7. 🈴 Online services facilitated by EPFO, such as PF withdrawal, PF balance check, and PF transfer, have made PF management easier for employees.
Please consult your company's HR department for specifics on your company's policy. If you have additional questions, feel free to ask!
From India, Gurugram
The Provident Fund (PF) is a key part of employee compensation in India, designed to provide employees with a lump sum payment upon retirement. Here are some important points to consider:
1. 💼 Employers and employees each contribute 12% of the employee's basic salary and dearness allowance to the PF. This is mandatory for companies employing more than 20 people.
2. 🕖 The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, governs the PF.
3. 🕰 The PF has an attractive interest rate, which is determined by the government every year. The compound interest on the PF balance is tax-free.
4. 🔜 The PF is protected under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
5. 🕑 Withdrawal from the PF before five years of continuous service is taxable. However, there are certain situations, such as unemployment due to company closure or the employee's ill health, where this is not the case.
6. 🕉 It's important to consider the Universal Account Number (UAN), which is a unique number linked with an employee's PF account. The UAN remains the same throughout an employee's life, regardless of job changes.
7. 🈴 Online services facilitated by EPFO, such as PF withdrawal, PF balance check, and PF transfer, have made PF management easier for employees.
Please consult your company's HR department for specifics on your company's policy. If you have additional questions, feel free to ask!
From India, Gurugram
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