Dear All,
I am hereby attaching the latest amendment in the PF state that the EPF Act is applicable to foreign employees since 10.10.2008. Could anybody please send me the procedure for enrolling them and specify how much we have to deduct from their salary (from 6500 at 12% - 780 or some other amount)?
Kindly do the needful.
Regards,
SHAN
From India, Madras
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I am hereby attaching the latest amendment in the PF state that the EPF Act is applicable to foreign employees since 10.10.2008. Could anybody please send me the procedure for enrolling them and specify how much we have to deduct from their salary (from 6500 at 12% - 780 or some other amount)?
Kindly do the needful.
Regards,
SHAN
From India, Madras
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Dear Shan, Thanks for your information and the attachments. Pl clarify me if possible, Is this applicable to all the states in India? If so from when the applicability starts? regards Sivas
From India, Madras
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Dear Shan,
As per the PF Act, employees earning more than ₹6500 as basic do not fall under the PF Act. Please clarify if my understanding is correct. We have 25 employees working in our organization, but PF is not a part of our salary.
I would be grateful if you could clarify this.
Regards,
Smita
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As per the PF Act, employees earning more than ₹6500 as basic do not fall under the PF Act. Please clarify if my understanding is correct. We have 25 employees working in our organization, but PF is not a part of our salary.
I would be grateful if you could clarify this.
Regards,
Smita
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Some points on Expat PF:
1. Rs 6500 limit is not applicable for international workers.
2. This is applicable from 1st Nov 08.
3. A consolidated return (IW-1) needs to be filed.
4. There are some restrictions for withdrawal (clarifications obtained from PF Commissioner B'lore).
From India, Bangalore
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1. Rs 6500 limit is not applicable for international workers.
2. This is applicable from 1st Nov 08.
3. A consolidated return (IW-1) needs to be filed.
4. There are some restrictions for withdrawal (clarifications obtained from PF Commissioner B'lore).
From India, Bangalore
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Dear friend,
We have checked with the regional Provident Fund Commissioner and were informed that in the case of an international worker (a foreign national working in India) who has a social security number abroad and is contributing towards social security, or has his employer taking care of social security abroad, then the issue of PF applicability in India need not be carried out. Of course, his basic salary should be greater than INR 6500/- and he can be considered as an excluded employee.
Ganesh K
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We have checked with the regional Provident Fund Commissioner and were informed that in the case of an international worker (a foreign national working in India) who has a social security number abroad and is contributing towards social security, or has his employer taking care of social security abroad, then the issue of PF applicability in India need not be carried out. Of course, his basic salary should be greater than INR 6500/- and he can be considered as an excluded employee.
Ganesh K
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Dear HR Fraternity,
Kindly provide some information regarding my query on PF withdrawal. One of my colleagues has been in service for over 5 years and wishes to withdraw a portion of the amount accumulated in his PF account without leaving the company. Please inform me about the provisions of PF Law related to my query.
To my understanding, 4 years of service are required for this type of withdrawal. Kindly clarify this for me.
Regards,
Prasad.
From India, Bangalore
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Kindly provide some information regarding my query on PF withdrawal. One of my colleagues has been in service for over 5 years and wishes to withdraw a portion of the amount accumulated in his PF account without leaving the company. Please inform me about the provisions of PF Law related to my query.
To my understanding, 4 years of service are required for this type of withdrawal. Kindly clarify this for me.
Regards,
Prasad.
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Mr. Ganesh,
International workers are to be excluded from the Provident Fund (PF); merely having a social security number is not sufficient. India and the respective country must have entered into a Social Security agreement. Presently, India has such agreements with only three countries. (Please refer to the definition of an excluded employee.)
Nataraj K
From India, Bangalore
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International workers are to be excluded from the Provident Fund (PF); merely having a social security number is not sufficient. India and the respective country must have entered into a Social Security agreement. Presently, India has such agreements with only three countries. (Please refer to the definition of an excluded employee.)
Nataraj K
From India, Bangalore
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Hi All, can you please clarify if this amendment is applicable if the organisation has less than 20 employees, and currently employs as expat? Thanks & Regards, Poonam
From Singapore, Singapore
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Can some please clear me the procedure for the withdrawal of PF amount. I request you to send it at the earliest.
From India, New Delhi
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From India, New Delhi
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Dear Member,
Complete withdrawal is only possible when an employee has left or changed the services. While remaining in services, we can only apply for an advance by using Form No. 31.
For PF withdrawal: Use Form No. 19.
For Pension amount withdrawal: Use Form No. 10C (if service is more than six months and less than 10 years). Both the forms should be deposited at the Regional/Sub-regional PF office after getting them attested by the Employer.
Regards,
Baba Naresh
From India, Delhi
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Complete withdrawal is only possible when an employee has left or changed the services. While remaining in services, we can only apply for an advance by using Form No. 31.
For PF withdrawal: Use Form No. 19.
For Pension amount withdrawal: Use Form No. 10C (if service is more than six months and less than 10 years). Both the forms should be deposited at the Regional/Sub-regional PF office after getting them attested by the Employer.
Regards,
Baba Naresh
From India, Delhi
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