ESI (Employees' State Insurance) Registration is a mandatory legal requirement under the ESI Act, 1948 for establishments employing 10 or more employees (20 in some states) earning a monthly wage of ₹21,000 or less. Managed by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), this scheme provides employees with medical, maternity, disability, and insurance benefits. Registering your business under ESI ensures social security for your workforce and protects your business from legal non-compliance.

Who Needs ESI Registration?

• All non-seasonal factories employing 10 or more persons are required to register under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948.

• Other establishments (such as shops, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, road transport agencies, educational and medical institutions, and private companies) must register if they employ 10 or more persons (in some states, the threshold is 20 employees).

• The ESI Act applies to both central and state government-notified establishments, with the threshold varying (10 or 20 employees) depending on the region and type of entity.

Benefits of ESI for Employers & Employees 

Documents Required for ESI Registration

Here is a concise, to-the-point table summarizing the documents required for ESI (Employees' State Insurance) registration for various business types:

• Registration certificate (Company/LLP/Partnership/Factory/Shop)

• PAN card of the business and employer

• Address proof of the establishment (utility bill, rent agreement, etc.)

• GST registration certificate

• List of all employees with their details (date of joining, salary, etc.)

• Employee attendance register and salary/wage register

• Bank details (cancelled cheque or statement)

• Digital signature of the authorized signatory

• Mobile number and email ID of the employer or signatory

• Employee KYC documents (PAN, Aadhaar)

• These are the main documents needed for ESI registration.

Why choose auditfiling for ESI Registration?

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