ESI Return
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PF & ESI NIL Return Filing
Seamless payroll compliance for companies with zero employees.
- 12 Months PF NIL Return Filing
- 12 Months ESI NIL Return Filing
- For Companies with Zero Employees
Complete Payroll Processing
Seamless payroll compliance for up to 20 employees.
- LEDGERS HR Software (1-Year)
- Attendance Management Platform
- Employee Self-Service Portal
- 12 Months Managed Payroll
- 12 Months HR Support
- Up to 20 Employees
PF & ESI Full Compliance
Complete PF & ESI return filing for active employees.
- 12 Months PF Return Filing
- 12 Months ESI Return Filing
- LEDGERS HR Software
- Compliance Advisory
Compare Features
| Feature | PF & ESI NIL Return FilingRecommended | Complete Payroll Processing | PF & ESI Full Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Months PF NIL Return Filing | |||
| 12 Months ESI NIL Return Filing | |||
| For Companies with Zero Employees | |||
| LEDGERS HR Software (1-Year) | |||
| Attendance Management Platform | |||
| Employee Self-Service Portal | |||
| 12 Months Managed Payroll | |||
| 12 Months HR Support | |||
| Up to 20 Employees | |||
| 12 Months PF Return Filing | |||
| 12 Months ESI Return Filing | |||
| LEDGERS HR Software | |||
| Delivery Time | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days |
Service Overview
About this Service
Overview of ESI Return Filing
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) return filing involves monthly contribution filings and half-yearly return submissions. Employers must file monthly contributions through the ESIC portal by the 15th of the following month, reporting employee wages, employer contributions (3.25%), and employee contributions (0.75%). Half-yearly returns (Form 5) are filed for April-September (by November 11) and October-March (by May 11).
The contribution process involves registering new employees, generating TIC/Temporary Identification Certificates, uploading monthly wage details, generating challan, and making online payments. Employers must ensure employee registration for ESIC smart cards to enable medical benefits at empaneled hospitals. Returns include details of employees joining, leaving, and contribution periods.
Delayed contributions attract interest at 12% per annum and penal damages. Non-compliance can result in exclusion of employer from the scheme and loss of benefits for employees. Accurate filing ensures employees receive cash benefits during sickness, maternity, and disability, along with medical care for themselves and dependents.
Who Should Opt for This Service?
- Factories and establishments with 10+ employees (20 in some states)
- Employers with workers earning up to ₹21,000 monthly
- Companies managing seasonal worker ESIC coverage
- Contractors supplying labor to principal employers
- Businesses with high employee turnover requiring frequent updates
- Entities claiming benefits for employee medical emergencies
Note: ESIC returns must be filed within due dates; delays result in interest, damages, and potential disenrollment affecting employee medical benefits.
Checklist
Documents You'll Need
Keep these documents handy — our team will guide you through every submission.
Good to know: Accepted formats are PDF, JPG, PNG (max 5MB per file). Please self-attest all identity proofs — our team verifies every document before filing.
PAN Card
RequiredPAN Card of the applicant/directors
Aadhaar Card
RequiredAadhaar Card for identity verification
Address Proof
RequiredUtility bill or bank statement
Photograph
RequiredRecent passport size photograph
Business Address Proof
OptionalRental agreement or utility bill
Good to know: Accepted formats are PDF, JPG, PNG (max 5MB per file). Please self-attest all identity proofs — our team verifies every document before filing.
Who It's For
Who Should Opt For This?
Contribution Filers
Employers filing half-yearly returns with contribution details of employees.
Employee Enrollers
Employers registering eligible employees for ESI benefits.
IP Status Updaters
Employers updating insured person details and family particulars.
Benefit Claim Facilitators
Employers facilitating medical, sickness, and maternity benefits for employees.
4.75% Contributors
Employers contributing 3.25% and deducting 0.75% from employees.
Compliance Filers
Employers filing annual information returns to maintain compliance.
Process
How It Works
A transparent, step-by-step journey from your first call to completed filing.
- 1
Submit Documents
Same dayUpload your documents through our secure portal
- 2
Document Verification
1-2 daysOur experts verify and prepare your application
- 3
Application Filing
1-3 daysWe file your application with the concerned authority
- 4
Get Certificate
7-15 daysReceive your registration certificate
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ESI return filing involves submitting half-yearly returns (Form 5 and Form 6) along with contribution payments to the ESIC. Employers report employee details, wages paid, and contributions made for the contribution period (April-September and October-March).
ESI contributions must be paid monthly by the 15th of the following month. Half-yearly returns (Form 5) must be filed within 42 days of the end of the contribution period (by November 11 for April-September, and May 11 for October-March).
Form 5 is the Return of Contribution reporting wages and contributions for each employee. Form 6 is the Register of Employees. These are filed online through the ESIC portal along with the payment of contributions for the relevant period.
ESI returns include IP (Insured Person) number, name of employee, days worked, total wages, employee contribution (0.75%), employer contribution (3.25%), and total contribution. All employees covered under ESI must be included in the return.
Late payment of contributions attracts interest at 12% per annum. Late filing of returns may result in penalties and restrictions on benefits for employees. Persistent non-compliance may lead to legal action against the employer.
ESI contribution is calculated on gross wages up to ₹21,000 per month (₹25,000 for persons with disability). Employee contributes 0.75% and employer contributes 3.25% of the wages, totaling 4% of the wages within the prescribed limits.
New employees are registered by submitting Form 1 (Declaration Form) within 10 days of joining and generating their Insurance Number (IP number). Their details are included in the monthly contribution list and half-yearly returns.
Yes, ESI returns and payments are made online through the ESIC employer portal. Employers can upload employee data, generate challans, make payments, and file returns electronically. This has streamlined the compliance process significantly.
Non-filing may result in penalties, prosecution, and the employer being required to pay the full cost of medical benefits availed by employees during the default period. It may also affect the eligibility of employees for cash benefits.
Employers must maintain the Accident Book, attendance register, wage register, Form 6 (Register of Employees), inspection books, and copies of returns filed. These records must be made available to ESIC inspectors during visits.
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