EPF - e-Sewa
Generation and Submission of EPF Contribution Challan
With effect from March 2012 (paid in April 2012), EPFO launched the EPF – e-Sewa scheme.
Advantages of EPF – e-Sewa scheme:
- No paper returns are required now.
- No submission of 5, 10, 12A, 3A, 6A returns is required now.
- Employers receive instant SMS notifications of contribution payments.
- EPF contributions are credited to members' accounts on a monthly basis.
- Employers can view annual account slips online from the year 2011-12.
How to make use of EPF – e-Sewa:
1. Go to the EPFO website.
2. Click on Online ECR/Challan submission.
3. Click on Employer e-Sewa.
4. Register your establishment by following the instructions to obtain your "USER NAME" and "PASSWORD."
5. Prepare your wage sheet/contribution details strictly as per the ECR File Format.
6. Open your account with your username and password.
7. Click on ECR > ECR Upload > Choose File > Submit.
8. Approve the file if correct; correct the file if it shows an error.
9. Find the ECR challan with TRRN Number.
10. Complete the challan manually for A/c 2, 21, and 22.
11. Your challan with TRRN Number will be generated; download it immediately as it will lapse after 15 days.
12. Pay the contribution using the CINB facility of SBI or take a printout of the challan, fill in the cheque details, and submit the challan and cheque to the designated branch of SBI.
13. Receive an SMS about the clearance of the contribution cheque and collect the challan after clearance.
14. Save for record monthwise PDF of ECR, TRRN Challan, Challan Acknowledgement, and Remittance Confirmation.
15. Visit the FAQ section for more information.
From India, Delhi
Generation and Submission of EPF Contribution Challan
With effect from March 2012 (paid in April 2012), EPFO launched the EPF – e-Sewa scheme.
Advantages of EPF – e-Sewa scheme:
- No paper returns are required now.
- No submission of 5, 10, 12A, 3A, 6A returns is required now.
- Employers receive instant SMS notifications of contribution payments.
- EPF contributions are credited to members' accounts on a monthly basis.
- Employers can view annual account slips online from the year 2011-12.
How to make use of EPF – e-Sewa:
1. Go to the EPFO website.
2. Click on Online ECR/Challan submission.
3. Click on Employer e-Sewa.
4. Register your establishment by following the instructions to obtain your "USER NAME" and "PASSWORD."
5. Prepare your wage sheet/contribution details strictly as per the ECR File Format.
6. Open your account with your username and password.
7. Click on ECR > ECR Upload > Choose File > Submit.
8. Approve the file if correct; correct the file if it shows an error.
9. Find the ECR challan with TRRN Number.
10. Complete the challan manually for A/c 2, 21, and 22.
11. Your challan with TRRN Number will be generated; download it immediately as it will lapse after 15 days.
12. Pay the contribution using the CINB facility of SBI or take a printout of the challan, fill in the cheque details, and submit the challan and cheque to the designated branch of SBI.
13. Receive an SMS about the clearance of the contribution cheque and collect the challan after clearance.
14. Save for record monthwise PDF of ECR, TRRN Challan, Challan Acknowledgement, and Remittance Confirmation.
15. Visit the FAQ section for more information.
From India, Delhi
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