Due Date
15th of every month
Penalty if Missed
Damages 5-25% + 12% interest
What is PF Monthly Return?
PF Monthly Return involves filing the Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR) on the EPFO unified portal and depositing the monthly PF contributions. Every employer registered under PF must file ECR and deposit contributions by the 15th of the following month. The return captures employee-wise details of wages, PF contributions (12%), pension contributions (8.33%), and employee count.
What We Need
- Monthly salary/wage register of all employees
- Employee UAN (Universal Account Number) details
- Joining and exit details of employees for the month
- Breakup of wages: basic pay, HRA, allowances
- Bank account details for contribution payment
Service Plans
Most Popular
Standard
₹1,999
- Full filing service
- Penalty prevention
- Dedicated CA support
- Priority processing
Premium
₹2,499
- Everything in Standard
- CA consultation
- Tax planning advice
- Annual review included
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if PF is not deposited on time?
Late deposit attracts damages of 5% to 25% per annum plus simple interest at 12% per annum. Repeated defaults can lead to prosecution under EPFO Act.
What is the UAN?
UAN (Universal Account Number) is a 12-digit permanent number assigned to every PF member. It remains the same across all employers throughout the employee's career.
Can new employees be added in the monthly return?
Yes. The ECR return includes all new joiners and exits during the month. Our team handles all employee addition and exit formalities.