Compliance, Filings & Taxation

PF & ESI Returns Filing —
Never Miss a Deadline

Monthly ECR filings, ESI challans, half-yearly returns, and annual submissions — each with strict statutory deadlines that carry interest and penalties on every day of delay. Aksharaa files on time, every time, with zero follow-up required from you.

450+
Establishments Served
0
Late Filings on Record
15+
Years Filing Experience
Upcoming Filing Deadlines
15
Every Month
PF Monthly ECR Filing
Electronic Challan cum Return — contributions for previous month
PF
15
Every Month
ESI Monthly Challan
Employer + employee ESI contribution challan payment
ESI
11
Nov / May
ESI Half-Yearly Return
Form 5 — employee details and contribution summary
ESI
25
April
PF Annual Return
Form 3A / 6A — annual member contribution statement
PF
Complete Filing Coverage

What Aksharaa Files on Your Behalf

Three statutory filing streams — PF, ESI, and Professional Tax — each with different frequencies, portals, and deadlines. Aksharaa manages all of them under one engagement.

Employees' Provident Fund

PF Returns Filing

Monthly + Annual
Monthly ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return)
By 15th of each month
Employer + employee PF contributions for the previous month. Aksharaa prepares ECR from your payroll data, verifies contributions, and files on EPFO portal.
UAN Activation & KYC Seeding
Ongoing — new joiners
New employee UAN generation, Aadhaar seeding, and KYC approval so members can view their passbook and claim PF.
Annual PF Return (Form 3A / 6A)
By 25th April
Annual member-wise contribution statement submitted to EPFO confirming the full year's PF credits for each employee.
PF Inspection Support
On demand
Muster rolls, wage registers, and ECR history prepared and presented to EPFO inspectors on your behalf.
Employees' State Insurance

ESI Returns Filing

Monthly + Half-Yearly
Monthly ESI Challan
By 15th of each month
Employer (3.25%) + employee (0.75%) ESI contribution calculated and challan generated and paid through ESIC portal.
Half-Yearly ESI Return (Form 5)
By 11th Nov and 11th May
Employee declaration covering April–September (filed by Nov 11) and October–March (filed by May 11) each year.
ESI Card & IP Number Management
Ongoing — new joiners
New employee Insurance Person numbers generated, ESI cards issued, and employee details updated on ESIC portal.
Filing Rhythm

Your Monthly Compliance Calendar

A typical employer with PF and ESI obligations has recurring filings every single month of the year. Missing even one creates a cascade of interest, penalties, and audit exposure.

Every Month
PF ECR Filing Due by 15th
ESI Challan Due by 15th
April
PF Annual Return Due by 25th April
PF ECR + ESI Challan Due by 15th
May
ESI Half-Yearly Return Due by 11th May (Oct–Mar)
PF ECR + ESI Challan Due by 15th
November
ESI Half-Yearly Return Due by 11th Nov (Apr–Sep)
PF ECR + ESI Challan Due by 15th
PF Filing
ESI Filing
Aksharaa maintains a filing tracker for every client — no deadline goes unnoticed.
What We Handle

Aksharaa's Complete Filing Scope

From receiving your monthly attendance and payroll data to generating the filed acknowledgement — Aksharaa manages the entire cycle. You share data, we handle everything else.

You share payroll data — attendance inputs, salary details, new joiners and exits by the 5th of each month
Aksharaa computes contributions — PF (employee 12% + employer 12%), ESI (employee 0.75% + employer 3.25%) verified
ECR and challans filed — on EPFO and ESIC portals by the 15th, well before statutory deadlines
Acknowledgement & MIS shared — filed receipts, challan copies, and monthly compliance report delivered to you
Aksharaa's Filing Guarantee
  • Zero late filings — all returns filed before statutory deadline
  • Digital acknowledgements for every filing — inspection-ready
  • Dedicated account manager — one contact for all filings
  • Monthly MIS report — contribution summary and compliance status
  • Multi-location filing — all branches under one engagement
  • Inspection support — EPFO / ESIC visits handled on your behalf
Contribution Rates at a Glance
Employee Employer
PF 12% 12%*
ESI 0.75% 3.25%
* Employer PF includes 8.33% EPS + 3.67% EPF + 0.5% EDLI + admin charges
Why Timeliness Matters

Cost of Late or Missing Filings

Every day of delay on PF and ESI filings attracts statutory interest. Beyond interest, EPFO and ESIC officers can initiate damage proceedings and prosecution.

PF Late Payments
12%
Interest per annum on delayed PF contributions under Section 7Q
5–25%
Damages on unpaid contributions under Section 14B — escalating with delay duration
3 years
Maximum imprisonment for wilful default under Section 14 of EPF Act
ESI Late Payments
12%
Simple interest per annum on delayed ESI contributions under Section 39(5)
₹5K–25K
Penalty under Section 85(a) for failure to pay contributions or file returns
2 years
Maximum imprisonment for repeat default under Section 85(b) of ESI Act

Already behind on filings? Aksharaa helps you regularise arrears and get back on track — minimising penalty exposure.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to what employers ask about PF and ESI returns filing.

Interest at 12% per annum accrues from the due date. If the default continues, EPFO can raise a damage demand of 5–25% of the outstanding contributions. Repeated defaults can trigger inspection and prosecution proceedings. Aksharaa ensures ECRs are filed by the 12th–13th of each month to give buffer before the 15th deadline.

Yes. Aksharaa assists employees with PF transfer requests when switching jobs and employer-side claim attestation for PF withdrawals. All online transfer claims (Form 13) are processed through the EPFO unified portal on your behalf.

Yes. PF filing is centralised under your establishment code on EPFO's unified portal — all branches file under one code. ESI filings require separate sub-codes per location, which Aksharaa maintains and files separately. Multi-state employers receive a consolidated monthly MIS report covering all locations.

We need monthly attendance data, gross salary details for each employee, and a list of new joiners and exits with dates. We provide a simple monthly input template — you fill it, share it by the 5th, and Aksharaa handles the rest. No portal access or technical knowledge required on your side.

Yes. We handle retrospective filing, arrear computation, and penalty calculation for establishments that have missed past filings. We also assist in responding to EPFO and ESIC notices and negotiating penalty waivers where applicable. Regularising quickly minimises total liability.

Never Miss a Deadline Again

Hand Over Your PF & ESI Filings to Aksharaa

Share your payroll data once a month — we handle every filing, every deadline, every year. No portal access needed, no compliance stress on your side.