Managing payroll compliance can be confusing — and even a small mistake can lead to penalties or inspection notices.
That’s where we help.
At The Startup Lab, we handle end-to-end ESI and EPF filings for startups — from employee registration to monthly challans — so you stay fully compliant without stress.
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Why ESI & EPF Compliance Matters
ESI (Employee State Insurance) and EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) are mandatory statutory benefits under Indian labor laws.
Failing to register or file on time can lead to:
- Heavy interest and late penalties
- Disallowance of salary expenses
- Legal scrutiny from authorities
- Loss of employee trust and credibility
Timely ESI & EPF compliance ensures your startup stays legally sound, employee-friendly, and investor-ready.
What We Include in Our ESI & EPF Filing Services
We offer complete support for all your ESI and EPF registration and filing requirements:
- Registration Assistance – Help with obtaining ESI and PF codes for new startups
- Employee Enrolment – Adding eligible employees under the respective schemes
- Monthly Calculation & Deductions – Accurate ESI (1.75%/4.75%) and PF (12%) computation
- Challan Generation & Payment – Timely preparation and deposit of contributions
- Monthly & Annual Return Filing – Form 3A, 6A, and ESI return submissions
- UAN & IP Number Management – Unique IDs for employee tracking and benefits
- Record Maintenance – Compliance registers and filing proofs for audits
We ensure your ESI and PF filings are accurate, compliant, and filed on time every month.
Our ESI & EPF Filing Process
We keep it simple, transparent, and startup-friendly
Employee Data Collection
Gather payroll data, employee details, and salary structure
Calculation & Verification
Compute monthly liabilities for ESI & EPF
Challan Generation
Prepare and submit payment challans online
Return Filing
File monthly/annual returns and maintain statutory records
Filing Frequency: Monthly challan + Annual return
Deliverables: Filed returns, challans, and employee statements
Why Choose The Startup Lab
- 300+ startups onboarded for payroll & statutory compliance
- Experienced HR & compliance professionals
- 100% on-time filings — zero penalty track record
- Seamless integration with your payroll process
- Transparent pricing with ongoing support
We simplify labor law compliance for startups so you can focus on business growth.
Benefits of Our ESI & EPF Filing Services
✅ Avoid penalties and late filing fees
✅ Ensure employee benefit compliance
✅ Build trust with your workforce
✅ Stay audit and inspection ready
✅ Save time for HR and finance teams
Common Objections (And Our Solutions)
“We have less than 20 employees — do we need ESI or EPF?”
Yes. PF becomes mandatory once you cross 20 employees, and ESI after 10 employees (in some states). Voluntary registration is also possible for small startups.
“Our payroll software already calculates this.”
Software helps with calculations, but statutory filing, challan payments, and audit compliance need expert handling.
“We’re a remote startup — do we still need to comply?”
Yes. ESI & PF laws apply to all organizations employing eligible staff, regardless of office location.
FAQs About ESI & EPF Filing
ESI (Employee State Insurance) provides medical and cash benefits to employees earning below ₹21,000/month.
EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) is a retirement savings scheme where both employer and employee contribute 12% of salary.
Any company with 10 or more employees (for ESI) and 20 or more employees (for PF) must register.
ESI and EPF returns are filed monthly, with annual summaries at year-end.
Late payments attract interest (12–15%) and penalties from authorities.
Yes. We handle complete payroll setup, salary processing, and compliance filings under one system.
Stay Statutorily Compliant with ESI & EPF Filings
We handle your registrations, challans, and returns — ensuring full compliance and zero penalties.
File My ESI & EPF Returns