PF Return Filing Services in India
Hassle-Free EPF Compliance with Legal Setup India
Are you an employer registered under EPFO? Filing PF returns on time is mandatory to ensure statutory compliance and avoid penalties. At Legal Setup India, we offer expert services for PF Return Filing, EPFO Compliance, and UAN Activation – all at affordable rates!
What is PF Return Filing?
Provident Fund (PF) return filing is a monthly and annual compliance obligation for all businesses registered under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Employers must submit PF returns on the EPFO portal to ensure correct credit of PF contributions to employee accounts.
PF Returns include:
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Employee and employer contribution details
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Wages and deductions
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UAN information
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Compliance declarations
PF Return Filing Includes:
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Monthly PF Returns (Form ECR)
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UAN Registration and Activation
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KYC Update & Linking
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PF Challan Generation
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Annual PF Return (Form 3A & 6A)
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TRRN Status & Error Rectification
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Digital Signature Filing (if applicable)
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Advisory on PF Contribution Rules
Due Dates for PF Return Filing
Return Type
Monthly Return
Annual Return
Form No.
ECR
Form 3A & 6A
Due Date
On or before 15th of every month
30th April every year
***Late filing may attract penalty and interest under Section 14B and 7Q of EPF Act.
Documents Required for PF Return Filing
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Company PAN & GST (if any)
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PF Registration Certificate
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Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
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Salary Details of Employees
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Employee UAN & Aadhaar Details
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Attendance and Wage Register
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KYC Documents (PAN, Aadhaar, Bank)
Who Needs to File PF Returns?
PF return filing is mandatory for:
✔️ Companies having 20 or more employees
✔️ Organizations voluntarily registered under EPF
✔️ Startups, MSMEs, Trusts, Educational Institutions, NGOs with PF Registration
Government Penalty for Non-Compliance
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Late Fee: ₹500 to ₹5,000
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Interest: 12% per annum on unpaid PF
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Damages: Additional 5% to 25% for delays
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Legal action and cancellation of PF Code in extreme cases
Benefits of Timely PF Return Filing
✔️ Builds trust with employees
✔️Ensures tax compliance
✔️Prevents legal notices or penalties
✔️Enables smooth withdrawals, transfers, or pensions
✔️Required for government tenders and funding
Why Choose Legal Setup India?
✔️ 100% Online PF Return Filing
✔️ Expert Guidance on EPFO Compliance
✔️ Error-Free ECR Upload & Challan Generation
✔️ PAN India Service – Ahmedabad, Gujarat & Beyond
✔️ Specialized in Startups, MSMEs, and NGOs
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