Once your team grows, Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' State Insurance (ESI) become part of running the business. QTS registers your establishment on the EPFO and ESIC portals, adds your employees and files the monthly contributions, so your staff are covered and you stay clear of interest and damages.
| EPF (Provident Fund) | ESI (State Insurance) | |
|---|---|---|
| Applies when | 20 or more employees (voluntary below that) | 10 or more employees |
| Who is covered | Mandatory for employees earning up to ₹25,000 a month (from 17 September 2026, earlier ₹15,000) | Employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month (₹25,000 for persons with disabilities) |
| Contribution | Employee 12% and employer 12% of wages | Employee 0.75% and employer 3.25% of wages |
| Monthly due date | 15th of the following month | 15th of the following month |
The Code on Social Security, 2020 and the other Labour Codes took effect on 21 November 2025, and the final rules were notified in May 2026. For most employers the key changes are:
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EPF becomes mandatory once you employ 20 people, but you can register voluntarily earlier. ESI applies from 10 employees, so a 12-person business usually needs ESI.
Interest is charged at 12% a year on the delayed amount, and damages can be levied on top. Paying by the 15th avoids both.
Yes. Contract workers are covered, and principal employers usually ask contractors for proof of PF and ESI payments before releasing bills. We give you the challans and reports they need.
PAN of the business, proof of address, incorporation or partnership documents where relevant, bank details, details of the owners or directors, and employee details with Aadhaar. We send you a checklist for your business type.
Salary processing, payslips, TDS on salary, PF and ESI.
Quarterly TDS returns, certificates, TAN and corrections.
Udyam certificate for priority lending, schemes and delayed-payment protection.
Name approval, DSC, DIN, MOA and AOA through to incorporation.
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