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WHAT IS A PROVIDENT FUND RETURN?
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a scheme controlled by the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. It is regulated by Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). PF registration is applicable for all establishment which employs 20 or more persons. PF registration can also be obtained voluntarily by establishments having less than 20 employee.
Provident Fund:
- Provident fund is a social security system that was introduced for encouraging savings among employees, so as to benefit them during the course of their retirement.
- Contributions are made by the employer and the employee monthly. PF contributions can only be withdrawn by the employee at the time of his/her retirement, barring a few exceptions.
- All employers having PF registration are responsible to file returns monthly.
IMPORTANT POINTS:
PF Return: Provident fund return must be filed by all entities having PF registration every month. PF return is due on the 25th of each month. Further, a final PF return is due on the 25th of April for the year ended on 31st March.
PF Payment: Provident Fund (PF) payments are due on the 15th of each month. The employer must deposit a total of 12% or 10% of the employee wages towards PF on or before this date every month. For most entities, the PF rate of 12% would be applicable.
UAN: The Employee Provident Fund has launched the Unified Portal to streamline and simplify all aspects of provident fund for both employers and employees. Employees who have the newly allotted UAN can use the Unified Portal for various services.
DUE DATE FOR FILING PF RETURNS:
- The due date for Monthly Challan remittance to Bank for PF is 15th of Every Month
- The due date for Monthly PF returns is 15th of subsequent month
- The due date for yearly returns is 30th April every year.
CONSEQUENCES OF LATE EPF RETURN FILING
Delay in the deposit of P.F. dues attracts penal damages. Damages are levied at the following flat rates:
- Delay of 0 to 2 months– @ 5 % p.a.
- Delay of 2 to 4 months – @10 % p.a.
- Delay of 4 to 6 months– @ 15 % p.a.
- Delay more than 6 months – @ 25 % p.a. (subject to a maximum of 100%)
DETAILS REQUIRED FOR PF RETURN
- Account number.
- Name of employee.
- Name of the father or husband.
- Date of leaving service.
- Reason for leaving service.
PROCESS OF PF RETURNS
Upload the Necessary Documents on our web portal.
Consult our business advisor regarding the director category of PF returns.
Our professional will verify the validity of documents & Information provided.
On Confirmation, make an online payment with different payment modes available.
Our professional shall verify the application along with other relevant documents.
On successful verfication our team will submit form and acknowledgement generated .
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is PF Returns?
Provident fund is a social security system that was introduced for the purpose of encouraging savings among employees, so as to benefit them during the course of their retirement. Contributions are made by the employer and the employee on a monthly basis.
Q. What are the documents required for PF returns?
Aadhar Card of Proprietor/Partner/Director. Shop and Establishment Certificate/GST Certificate/ any License issued by the government for the establishment. Digital Signature of the Proprietor/Partner/Director. Cancelled Cheque or Bank Statement of Entity
Q. When should we file PF return?
The annual PF Return must be filed by the 30th of April in a given year
Q. Is PF return mandatory?
Annual returns of Provident Fund PF is a must and it has to be filed by the 30th of April every year. Form 3A and Form 6A are the two forms used to file annual Provident Fund return.
Q. Will you provide this service in my town?
Yes Incorpadvisor is an online platform serving all over India no matters wherever you are doing business all you need is internet connection on your mobile or desktop and we are ready to get your job done.
Q. Do I need to physically present for the process?
No, You don’t need to be physically present for the process, Incorpadvisor is an online catering platform all you need is an internet connection in your phone/computer and the required documents with you and we can get the job done no matters even if you are present at the remotest location of India.
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