Online ESI Registration in India
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Online ESI Registration in India: Comprehensive Employee Social Security Compliance
- Mandatory for establishments with 10 or more employees (20 in some states)
- Applicable to employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month
- Registration completed online through the ESIC portal
- Employer receives a 17-digit ESI registration number
- Employees get medical, sickness, maternity, and injury benefits
- Employer relieved from liability under the Workmen’s Compensation Act
- Late or non-registration attracts interest, damages, and legal action
- Professional handling ensures error-free registration and audit readiness
What is cost for ESI Registration?
Our Package
STANDARD
ESI Registration
- 17-Digit ESIC Registration Code
- Employer Login Credentials (ESIC Portal)
- Comprehensive support via phone, chat, and email
- Detailed proposal will be sent by email
- Price: ₹2,899/- (inclusive of GST)
Who Needs ESI Registration
ESI registration is mandatory for any business reaching the employee threshold. This includes:
- Factories: Units where power-aided manufacturing takes place.
- Shops & Commercial Establishments: Retail outlets, office spaces, and trading firms.
- Restaurants & Hotels: Mandatory for all establishments providing catering services.
- Road Motor Transport Underwritings: Businesses involved in logistics and transport.
- Educational & Medical Institutions: Private schools, colleges, and hospitals.
- New Startups & MSMEs: As soon as they cross the 10-employee mark (subject to state-specific rules).
Scope of ESI Registration Services
Ofin Legal provides an end-to-end ESI onboarding package:
- State-Specific Eligibility Check: We verify whether the 10 or 20 employee threshold applies to your specific location.
- Portal Onboarding: Complete registration on the ESIC portal to generate your 17-digit Identification Number.
- Insured Person (IP) Registration: Assistance with the first-time registration of all eligible employees.
- TIC Generation: Guidance on issuing Temporary Identity Certificates for immediate benefit access.
- Contribution Setup: Setting up the payment gateway for smooth monthly advance and regular contributions.
- Monthly Compliance Support: (Available as an add-on) Dedicated support for filing the “Return of Contribution” and maintaining registers.
ESI Document Checklist
- Business Registration Certificate / COI
- GST Registration Certificate
- MoA & AoA (for companies)
- Business address proof
- PAN of business entity
- PAN & Aadhaar of directors / partners
- Cancelled cheque of business bank account
- Employee list with date of joining
- Employee salary details
- Employee family details & photographs
ESI Registration Process
- Expert Consultation: We evaluate your employee count and wage structure to confirm eligibility.
- Portal Signup: We register your establishment on the ESIC portal and obtain your login credentials.
- Form-1 Filing: Our team fills out the detailed Employer Registration Form-1 with business and employee data.
- Fee Payment: We assist in making the initial advance contribution payment required for registration.
- Code Issuance: On successful verification, the 17-digit ESIC code and C-11 Registration Letter are generated.
- Employee Mapping: We link your employees as “Insured Persons” and provide you with their TIC details.
ESI Registration Timeline
- Document Review: 1–2 working days.
- Application Submission: 1 working day.
- Approval & Code Generation: Typically 3 to 5 working days after submission, provided the portal data matches the government records.
ESI Penalties & Risks
- Non-compliance with ESI regulations carries strict financial and legal risks:
- Interest on Late Payment: Defaulting on monthly contributions attracts a mandatory 12% interest per annum for every day of delay.
- Heavy Damages: ESIC authorities can levy “Damages” ranging from 5% to 25% of the defaulted amount.
- Director Liability: Continued non-compliance can lead to notices against the directors and legal proceedings under the ESI Act.
- Employee Grievances: Failure to register prevents employees from accessing medical benefits, which can lead to labor court disputes and employer liability for medical costs.
Why Choose Ofin Legal for ESI Compliance
- Digital Mastery: We are experts in the modern ESIC portal, ensuring your registration is done correctly without Java or browser errors.
- Accuracy Driven: Our team uses a 24-point checklist to ensure every employee’s wage and family data is entered correctly.
- Transparency: No hidden costs—we provide clear quotes for both registration and monthly compliance.
- Seamless Transitions: We help businesses migrate from manual records to the digital ESI system effortlessly.
ESI Contribution Rates & Wage Limits
- ESI Contribution Breakdown (Current Rates):
| Component | Contribution Rate |
| :— | :— |
| Employer Share | 3.25% of the Gross Wages |
| Employee Share | 0.75% of the Gross Wages |
| Total Contribution | 4.00% of the Gross Wages |The ₹21,000 Wage Limit Guide:
Employees earning a gross salary of up to ₹21,000 per month (₹25,000 for persons with disabilities) must be mandatorily covered under ESI. If an employee’s salary crosses this threshold during the contribution period (April–Sept or Oct–March), they continue to be covered until the end of that specific period.
Employer Benefits & Pehchan Card
- Employer Release from Liability:
A major strategic “hook” for business owners is that ESI coverage replaces the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Once registered, the employer is no longer personally liable for paying high compensation amounts in cases of employment injury or death; the ESIC takes over all financial and medical responsibilities.Pehchan Card (Digital ID) Process:
Every registered employee is issued an IP number, which is used to generate a Pehchan Card. This digital ID allows the employee and their family members to access cashless medical treatment at any ESI dispensary or empaneled hospital across India.
FAQs on ESI Registrations
The process is now entirely online. You must sign up on the ESIC portal, fill out Employer Registration Form-1, and upload your business and employee data. Once the advance contribution is paid, a 17-digit code is issued. Ofin Legal simplifies this by handling the technical filing for you.
In India, any establishment with 10 or more employees (20 in some specific states) must register if those employees earn up to ₹21,000 per month.
There is no “minimum” income to start ESI, but there is a “maximum” threshold. All employees earning up to ₹21,000 must be covered. Those earning above this amount are generally exempt from the scheme.
Currently, the law mandates registration only for establishments with 10 or more employees. Unlike PF, there is no standard “Voluntary Registration” for ESI if you are below the statutory headcount.
It provides full medical cover for the employee and their family, maternity benefits (26 weeks), sickness benefits (70% of wages), and disability benefits. It is a comprehensive health insurance plan that requires no premium from the employee other than the 0.75% contribution.
No. Unlike the Provident Fund (PF), ESI is a social security insurance scheme. The money contributed is used to provide medical and cash benefits during your service and cannot be withdrawn as a lump sum.
Once Ofin Legal completes your registration, you will receive a registration certificate (C-11) which contains your unique 17-digit ESI establishment code.
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