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ESI Return Filing Online

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

✅ Mandatory half-yearly ESI return filing for all ESIC-registered employers
✅ Covers employee details, wage records, challans & contribution statements
✅ Prevent penalties, interest & loss of employee benefits
✅ Expert support for document management, contribution calculation & online filing
✅ End-to-end ESIC compliance handled by experienced professionals

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    Overview

    ✅ Mandatory for all employers registered under ESIC
    ✅ Includes wage details, challans, contributions & employee updates
    ✅ Prevents penalties, interest & non-compliance issues
    ✅ Ensures employees continue receiving ESI medical & social security benefits
    ✅ Smooth ESIC portal filing with expert support

    The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme, under the ESI Act, 1948, provides medical, maternity, disability, dependents’ and unemployment benefits to eligible employees.

    ✅ ESI applies to employees earning up to ₹21,000/month
    ✅ For disabled employees, the limit is ₹25,000/month
    ✅ Contributions: Employer 3.25% + Employee 0.75%

    Employers must file ESI returns every 6 months, and failure results in penalties, interest and disruption of employee benefits.

    Applicability

    ✅ Factories & establishments with 10+ employees (20 in some states)
    ✅ Employees earning ≤ ₹21,000/month
    ✅ Employees earning ≤ ₹25,000/month (disabled)
    ✅ Mandatory employer contribution: 3.25%
    ✅ Mandatory employee contribution: 0.75%

    Benefits of ESI for Employees

    ✅ Free medical care for employees & dependents
    ✅ Sickness benefits – 70% wages for 91 days; 80% for chronic illness
    ✅ Maternity benefits – 100% salary for 26 weeks
    ✅ Temporary/Permanent disablement benefits – 90% wages
    ✅ Dependents’ pension in case of death due to work injury
    ✅ Funeral expenses – ₹15,000 lump sum
    ✅ Unemployment allowance – 50% wages (up to 24 months)
    ✅ Free skill training for disabled employees
    ✅ Lifetime medical care for retired/disability cases

    Documents Required

    ✅ Attendance register
    ✅ Wage register
    ✅ Form 6 register & inspection book
    ✅ Monthly challans & accident register
    ✅ Employee list with ESIC numbers & wages
    ✅ PAN & address proof of establishment
    ✅ Details of owners/partners/directors
    ✅ Organization bank records

    Registration Process

    Step-by-Step ESI Return Filing Process

    StepActionDetails
    Step 1Login to ESIC Portalwww.esic.gov.in → Employer login
    Step 2Update Employee DetailsAdd/remove employees, update wages, ESIC numbers
    Step 3Upload DocumentsAttendance, wage register, challans
    Step 4Calculate ContributionsEmployer 3.25%, Employee 0.75%
    Step 5Generate Challan & PayNet banking, NEFT, RTGS, UPI
    Step 6Submit ReturnFile half-yearly return & download receipt

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

    Contribution Due Dates

    ✅ Payment Due Date – 15th of next month
    ✅ Half-Yearly Return Deadlines:

    • April–September → 11th November
    • October–March → 11th May

    Post-Registration Compliances

    Penalties for Non-Compliance

    ✅ 12% annual interest on late contributions
    ✅ ₹5,000 to ₹25,000 fine for non-filing
    ✅ Loss of employee ESI benefits

    Common Mistakes to Avoid

    ❌ Incorrect or incomplete employee records
    ❌ Not updating new joiners or exits
    ❌ Wrong contribution calculation
    ❌ Missing challan entries
    ❌ Delayed payment beyond due date
    ❌ Failure to upload wage registers/attendance
    ❌ Ignoring ESIC discrepancy or notice alerts

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

    Why Choose GMH & Associates?

    Why Businesses Choose Us

    Why Choose GMH & Associates for ESI Return Filing?

    ⭐ Expert ESIC compliance specialists
    ⭐ End-to-end handling — registration to return filing
    ⭐ Timely completion to avoid interest & fines
    ⭐ Clear pricing with no hidden charges
    ⭐ Tailored support for every business size

    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

    Who must file ESI returns?

    All ESIC-registered employers — every 6 months.

    Interest, penalties and possible disruption of employee benefits.

    Yes, via the ESIC portal.

    Only to establishments with 10+ employees (20 in some states).

    ₹21,000/month (or ₹25,000 for disabled employees).

    Yes, including rectification requests with proper documentation.