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PF Return Filing Online

Effortless and fully compliant PF return filing for employers across India, handled end-to-end by the experts at GMH & Associates.

✅ Monthly & annual PF returns filed accurately and on time
✅ Complete support for ECR uploading, challans, forms & portal filing
✅ Prevent interest, penalties & compliance issues under EPFO Act
✅ Employee-wise contribution tracking with error-free processing
✅ Hassle-free filing for companies, SMEs, firms, NGOs & establishments of all sizes

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    Overview

    ✅ Mandatory for employers under the EPFO Act, 1952
    ✅ Covers monthly & annual employer–employee contributions
    ✅ Helps avoid penalties, interest & non-compliance
    ✅ Ensures accurate deposits into employee PF accounts
    ✅ Managed online through EPFO portal

    The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement savings scheme regulated by the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

    ✅ Both employer and employee contribute 12% of basic wages + DA
    ✅ PF returns must be filed monthly & annually by all registered employers
    ✅ Non-filing may result in:

    • Penalties up to ₹5,000/day
    • Interest on late payments
    • Notices & legal consequences

    Applicability

    ✅ Mandatory for establishments with 20+ employees
    ✅ Applies to private, public, NGOs & non-profit organizations
    ✅ Contributions:

    • Employee: 12%
    • Employer: 12% (PF + Pension scheme)

    Benefits of PF Return Filing

    ✅ Mandatory compliance under EPFO Act
    ✅ Ensures retirement savings & employee welfare
    ✅ PF grows tax-free under Section 80C
    ✅ Coverage under EDLI (insurance) scheme
    ✅ Builds employee confidence & improves retention
    ✅ Enables loan/withdrawal facility for employees

    Documents Required

    ✅ PF Registration Certificate
    ✅ UAN details of all employees
    ✅ Challan copies of monthly EPF contributions
    ✅ Salary registers & payslips
    ✅ Employee PF account statements
    ✅ Details of new joiners & exits
    ✅ PAN, address proof & bank details of establishment

    Forms Required

    Form 2 – Nomination form
    ✅ Form 3A – Annual employee-wise PF contributions
    ✅ Form 5 – New employee details
    ✅ Form 10 – Employee exit details
    ✅ Form 12A – Employer’s monthly contribution statement
    ✅ Form 6A – Annual consolidated PF statement

    Registration Process

    Step-by-Step PF Return Filing Process

    StepActionDetails
    Step 1Login to EPFO PortalEmployer login → Member Home
    Step 2Prepare ReturnCalculate employee + employer contributions
    Step 3Enter Contribution DetailsUpload wages & employee details in ECR
    Step 4Generate ChallanSystem auto-computes contribution amounts
    Step 5Make PaymentNet banking, UPI, NEFT, RTGS
    Step 6Upload ECRFile monthly/annual return online
    Step 7Verify & ConfirmDownload acknowledgment
    Step 8Maintain RecordsKeep challans & registers for audits

    GMH & Associates handles end-to-end filing and coordination with government portals — ensuring quick and accurate registration.

    Due Dates & Penalties

    Monthly Filing: 15th of next month
    ✅ Annual Filing: 30th April of following FY
    ✅ Late Fee/Interest: 5% – 25% per annum
    ✅ Penalty: Up to ₹5,000/day for non-filing

    Common Mistakes to Avoid

    ❌ Not updating new joiners or exits
    ❌ Incorrect UAN/PAN details
    ❌ Errors in salary or pension fund calculations
    ❌ Late payment of contributions
    ❌ Wrong or incomplete ECR upload
    ❌ Ignoring EPFO discrepancy notices

    💼 Avoid these costly mistakes — GMH & Associates ensures 100% compliance from day one.

    Why Choose GMH & Associates?

    Why Businesses Choose Us

    ⭐ PF compliance experts with years of experience
    ⭐ End-to-end support from challan preparation to online filing
    ⭐ On-time filing to avoid penalties & interest
    ⭐ Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
    ⭐ Personalized service tailored to your business

    We don’t just register your business — we help you build a compliant foundation for growth.

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    Ask Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the PF return due date?

    Monthly – 15th of next month; Annual – 30th April.

    Yes, through the EPFO Member Sewa Portal.

    Interest (5%–25% p.a.) and penalties up to ₹5,000/day.

    Yes, all eligible employees must have UAN & PF accounts.

     

    Yes, including UAN mapping, ECR corrections, and compliance updates.