PF Return Filing

What is PF return?

All employers who have PF registration are necessary to file returns every month. The filing of returns has to be done by the 15th of each month through the unified portal. During the working tenure, the employee and employer both contribute 12 % of the basic salary of the employee into the EPF account.

Is PF mandatory for a salary above 15000?

Yes, it is mandatory to have an EPF account by the employer for the employees who have a basic salary plus dearness allowance is up to Rs. 15,000. And those who are earning beyond Rs. 15,000 is not compulsory but may contribute voluntarily.

What is the last date for PF payment?

Provident Fund (PF) payments are due on the 15th of each month

What is ECR in PF?

ECR stands for Electronic Challan cum Return. It is an electronic monthly return to be uploaded by employers through the Employer e-Sewa portal. The approval of uploaded ECR will result in the generation of a Challan using which the employer has to remit the dues through an online payment.