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
✅ 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.
✅ 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%
✅ 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
✅ 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
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Login to ESIC Portal | www.esic.gov.in → Employer login |
| Step 2 | Update Employee Details | Add/remove employees, update wages, ESIC numbers |
| Step 3 | Upload Documents | Attendance, wage register, challans |
| Step 4 | Calculate Contributions | Employer 3.25%, Employee 0.75% |
| Step 5 | Generate Challan & Pay | Net banking, NEFT, RTGS, UPI |
| Step 6 | Submit Return | File half-yearly return & download receipt |
GMH & Associates handles end-to-end filing and coordination with government portals — ensuring quick and accurate registration.
✅ Payment Due Date – 15th of next month
✅ Half-Yearly Return Deadlines:
✅ 12% annual interest on late contributions
✅ ₹5,000 to ₹25,000 fine for non-filing
✅ Loss of employee ESI benefits
❌ 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.
⭐ 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
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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.