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ESIC Registration (Employees State Insurance)

Social security scheme for employees earning up to ₹21,000/month providing medical, disability, and maternity benefits.

Department: Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)Processing: 3-7 working days

About this License

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) provides social security benefits including medical care, sickness benefit, maternity benefit, disablement benefit, and dependent benefit to employees. Registration is mandatory for establishments employing 10 or more persons (20 in some states) where employees' gross wages do not exceed ₹21,000 per month. Both employer and employee contribute a percentage of wages.

Application Process

Register on ESIC online portal (esic.gov.in) → Fill the employer registration form → Enter employee details and wage information → Submit required documents → Receive ESIC Code Number → File monthly returns and pay contributions

1

ESIC Portal

Register on the ESIC online portal

2

Employer Registration

Fill business details and submit documents

3

Employee Declaration

Enter employee details and wages

4

Get ESIC Code

ESIC Code Number allotted upon verification

5

Compliance

Deduct contributions, file returns, pay monthly

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Establishments employing 10+ persons (varies by state)
  • 2Employees with gross wages up to ₹21,000 per month
  • 3Factories, shops, hotels, restaurants, and other notified establishments
  • 4All branches located in ESIC-implemented areas

Documents Required

PAN Card of the establishment
Registration certificate (GST, Company, Shop & Establishment)
List of employees with salary details
Address proof of business premises
Bank account details
ESI registration of all partners/directors (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who needs ESIC registration?
A: Establishments with 10 or more employees earning up to ₹21,000/month.
Q: What are the contribution rates?
A: Employer: 3.25%, Employee: 0.75% of gross wages.

Quick Information

Estimated Cost
Free (registration) + contributions
Processing Time
3-7 working days
Validity
Lifetime registration (ongoing compliance)
Level
central
Department
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)

Fee Structure

ESIC RegistrationFree
Employer Contribution3.25% of gross wages
Employee Contribution0.75% of gross wages

Tags

#ESIC#social-security#medical-insurance#employee-benefits#labour-compliance
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