Registration and Filing of Returns
An employer who is eligible to be registered as per the Employee State Insurance Act 1948 (“Act”) must do so by abiding by the following steps:
– An employer needs to keep all documents ready for reference.
– Next, an employer must file Form 1, which is available in PDF format on the ESIC website.
ESIC will verify all the details and issue a 17 digit unique number. This unique number is required for all filings.
– Every employee will receive an ESI card post submission of the form stating all details by the employer.
The documents required for registration are :
- PAN card of the business.
- Address proof of business.
- The license obtained under Shop and Establishment Act or Factories Act.
- Basic documents required as per the nature of entity – Articles of Association, Memorandum in case of a company, partnership deed in case of a partnership and Limited Liability Partnership.
- Details of all directors, partners, and shareholders.
- Details of all employees along with their salary information.
- Bank details.
On successful registration of the establishment, returns can be filed online by the employer.
