Online Procedure of PF Registration for Employer
In the EPFO Official Website, www.epfindia.gov.in, select the ‘For Employers’, under ‘Our Services’ and then select the fourth item, ‘Online Registration of Establishment (OLRE Portal)’ this will open the Employer Registration Homepage. Direct Link for Registration https://registration.shramsuvidha.gov.in/user/login In the Employer Registration Homepage, New user needs to select the Register option, to register the Employer. Already registered Employers can directly login with their credentials. This document explains the process of Employer registration. This should be followed by registration of DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) of the Employer which is a pre-requisite to submit a fresh OLRE application. On selecting the Register Button, the New Screen will open. Enter the Details as required in the Form. The Items with Red Star are mandatory
- First Name: Enter the First name (mandatory), Middle Name and Last Name. The name should be entered exactly as furnished to Income Tax Department. Even a slight variance with an extra space etc. will result in rejection as the data is verified online. The name as per Income Tax department may be verified in the following link. https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-Filing/Services/KnowYourJurisdictionLink.html
- The Employer PAN: On entering the PAN of the Employer, a message stating Employer PAN Available will appear, which indicate the Employer is not already registered in this portal. PAN will be verified later with the name and online application will be permitted only on successful verification.
- Username: You can select username of your choice. On entering the same the system will show a message that username is available or not. You may show the mouse pointer on the thumbnail (Question Mark Sign) next to the text box, to show the format / validations.
- Select the Question Hint of your choice and enter your hint answer. This will help you later, at the time of forget password situations. With this the filling of Employer registration form is complete. Enter the Characters shown in the image (CAPTCHA) and Click the GET PIN button.
- You will get a PIN on your mobile number. Enter the PIN in the box, select the check box for ‘I Agree’ and submit the application.
- An e-mail link will also be sent simultaneously to the given email-id, which is to be activated to enable submission of Application for Online Registration of Establishment.
- You have successfully completed the Employer registration and will get the following screen.
Check list for PF Registration
** In case License under Sales Tax Act is selected, it is mandatory. Once the application is submitted, no editing will be permitted. Address: The employer should have documentary address proof for the address entered. Following address proofs are accepted:
Any license/certificate/number issued by any Govt. authorityCopy of water connection in the name of the EstablishmentCopy of bank passbook/statementCopy of postpaid telephone bill of any companyCopy of power connection in the name of the Establishment
Proof of date of setup: Proof of date of setup will be based on drop down menu list. The list is only indicative. In case the employer has some other proof of setup, he may select others, and enter the relevant details. Note: Digitally signed PDF of document should be uploaded. Click Here for Detailed Instructions for DSC Registration and How to sign PDF digitally