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ESI Return Filing - An Overview
ESI Return Filing is a mandatory monthly compliance for every establishment registered under the ESI Act, 1948. Employers are required to contribute a percentage of the employee's wages and file monthly returns detailing these contributions.
The monthly contribution must be deposited with the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) by the 15th of every month. This ensures that employees and their dependents continue to receive medical benefits and cash compensation in case of sickness, maternity, or injury.
Our expert team at Taxcom Technologies handles the entire process of IP (Insured Person) management, monthly contribution calculation, challan generation, and filing, ensuring 100% compliance and peace of mind for business owners.
Key Benefits of Timely ESI Filing
Who Must File ESI Returns?
Any establishment that has obtained an ESI Registration Number is mandatorily required to file monthly returns, even if there are no employees in a particular month (Nil Return).
- 1
Establishments with 10 or more employees (Mandatory in most states).
- 2
Establishments that have opted for voluntary ESI registration.
- 3
Contractors providing manpower to registered establishments.
Our ESI Return Filing Process
Step 1: Data Collection
We collect the monthly salary sheet, new employee details, and exit dates from you.
Step 2: Contribution Calculation
Our experts calculate the employer (3.25%) and employee (0.75%) contributions.
Step 3: Portal Upload
The contribution details are uploaded to the ESIC portal for validation.
Step 4: Challan Generation
Once validated, the monthly contribution challan is generated.
Step 5: Payment & Filing
We facilitate the online payment and provide you with the final filing receipt.
Monthly Compliance Checklist
Due Date: 15th
ESI contributions must be deposited by the 15th of the following month.
IP Registration
Register all new employees as Insured Persons (IP) before filing.
Pehchan Card
Ensure Pehchan cards are generated for all new employees.
Salary Cap
Monitor employees earning above ₹21,000 for ESI eligibility.
Member Exit
Update date of exit for resigned employees within the same month.
Payment Mode
All payments must be made online through the ESIC portal.
Penalties for Late Filing
Interest (Section 39)
Late payment of ESI contributions attracts simple interest at 12% per annum for every day of delay from the due date.
Damages (Section 85B)
Delay Period & Damage Rate:
- • Up to 2 Months: 5% p.a.
- • 2 to 4 Months: 10% p.a.
- • 4 to 6 Months: 15% p.a.
- • Over 6 Months: 25% p.a.
FAQs on ESI Return Filing
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Filing Checklist
Monthly Salary Sheet
Gross wages of all employees.
New Employee Details
Name, DOB, Aadhaar, Nominee, DOJ.
Exit Details
Date of leaving for resigned staff.
Portal Access
Employer login credentials.
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