PF Return Filing is the monthly process where employers submit details of employees’ wages and PF contributions to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
PF Return Filing is the monthly process where employers submit details of employees’ wages and PF contributions to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). ✅ Who Should File PF Returns? All establishments registered under EPFO must file monthly PF returns. This includes submitting employee-wise contribution details and depositing PF amounts. 🗓️ Due Date for PF Return Filing PF returns and contributions must be filed and paid by the 15th of every month for the preceding month. Late filing attracts interest and penalties. 🛠️ Steps for PF Return Filing Login to the EPFO Employer Portal: https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in Generate the ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return): Enter employee wage details and contribution amounts Generate the ECR file which contains employee-wise contributions Deposit PF Contributions: Employer and employee contribution (usually 12% each) Payment can be made online via Net Banking or other modes Upload the ECR file: Upload the generated ECR file on the portal after payment The system validates and processes the return 📄 Documents/Data Required for PF Return Filing List of employees with their PF numbers Monthly wages and salary details of employees PF contribution amounts (employer & employee shares) Bank details for payment ⚠️ Important Notes Incomplete or incorrect data may lead to rejection of returns. PF contribution must be deposited along with the return. Returns filed without payment or with delayed payment attract interest and penalties. Maintain proper records to avoid scrutiny.
All establishments registered under EPFO must file monthly PF returns.
This includes submitting employee-wise contribution details and depositing PF amounts.
PF returns and contributions must be filed and paid by the 15th of every month for the preceding month.
Late filing attracts interest and penalties.
Login to the EPFO Employer Portal: https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in
Generate the ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return):
Enter employee wage details and contribution amounts
Generate the ECR file which contains employee-wise contributions
Deposit PF Contributions:
Employer and employee contribution (usually 12% each)
Payment can be made online via Net Banking or other modes
Upload the ECR file:
Upload the generated ECR file on the portal after payment
The system validates and processes the return
List of employees with their PF numbers
Monthly wages and salary details of employees
PF contribution amounts (employer & employee shares)
Bank details for payment
Incomplete or incorrect data may lead to rejection of returns.
PF contribution must be deposited along with the return.
Returns filed without payment or with delayed payment attract interest and penalties.
Maintain proper records to avoid scrutiny.
