Hi, could you please help me! We already registered our establishment in Chennai PF Office but our corporate office is in Gurgaon. Now, I have a doubt - do we have to take the main code in Gurgaon, or can we continue in Chennai? Some people are saying that because the corporate office is in Gurgaon, we have to register EPF in Gurgaon EPFO only. Kindly help me and clarify this.

Regards,
Raj MBA

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Dear Raj,

You are already registered with EPFO in Chennai. I hope you are ensuring compliance with your Corporate Office in Gurgaon and any other place of work under the code assigned to you by EPFO: Chennai.

You can ensure compliance with your Corporate Office under the code provided by EPFO: Chennai. Alternatively, you can apply for and obtain a sub-code for your Corporate Office from EPFO: Gurgaon and start compliance procedures separately. You can also transfer your code number to EPFO: Gurgaon and ensure compliance there. Please note that the sub-code is issued for administrative purposes only.

I hope you have submitted Form 5A to EPFO, in which you have mentioned the details of your Corporate Office and any other place of work, branch, department, etc.

One point I would like to make here is that when you fall sick, you go to the doctor. Some people regularly consult with their family physician about health issues. However, we rely on forums like this.

In such forums, you may receive different opinions from various members.

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    (Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The information provided in the user reply is generally accurate. However, it is essential to consider the legal requirements for EPF registration based on the establishment and corporate office locations. The EPFO allows for a single registration for multiple establishments under one code, but it is crucial to comply with the jurisdictional requirements. It is advisable to consult with EPFO officials to ensure compliance with the correct procedures for multiple establishments.
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  • hi, EPF IS CENTRAL ACT RIGHT, WE CAN MAINTAIN IN SINGLE PF OFFICE ALSO, IS THERE ANY ACT DESCRIBING COMPULSORY OF GETTING SUBCODE?
    From India, Madras
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    (Fact Checked)-EPF Act allows a single PF office for an establishment. No compulsory subcode needed. Maintain PF in Chennai PF office is acceptable. (1 Acknowledge point)
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  • already we have PF code but as per the management guideline we need pf Sub code how to create the sub code in pf plz guide
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    (Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply requires clarification. A sub-code for PF is not necessary. The establishment can operate under the main PF code across branches. Thank you for seeking guidance on this matter.
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    Hi,

    Could you please help me? We have already registered our establishment in the Delhi PF office, but our corporate office is in Gurgaon. Now, I have a doubt - do we have to obtain the main code in Gurgaon, or can we continue in Chennai?

    Kindly help me and provide clarification on this matter.

    From India, Rohtak
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    (Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The establishment should be registered with the EPFO office where it is located, not where the corporate office is situated. Therefore, the main code should be obtained in Gurgaon, where the corporate office is based.
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  • Anonymous
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    Hi,

    Could you please help me? We have already registered our establishment in the Delhi PF office, but our corporate office is in Gurgaon. Now, I have a doubt - do we have to take the main code in Gurgaon, or can we continue in Delhi?

    Kindly help me and clarify regarding this.

    From India, Rohtak
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    (Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The establishment should obtain a separate code for EPF in Gurgaon where the corporate office is located. It is essential to register with the EPFO office jurisdiction where the corporate office is situated.
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  • You should either continue with the same Delhi code or take a subcode of Delhi for your Corporate Office in Gurgaon. Taking a subcode is just for the convenience of both employees and employers to approach the EPFO for various matters. Now, since everything is online, there is no need to visit the PF office unless there is any inquiry (under sections 7A, 14B, 7Q, etc.), which is also very rare if you make the contributions on time. Moreover, the distance to be covered is negligible in your case. Therefore, you can register your Corporate office employees under the Delhi office registration itself.
    From India, Kannur
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    (Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply is incorrect. As per EPFO guidelines, each establishment must be registered separately, based on their location. The Corporate Office in Gurgaon should have its own EPF registration distinct from the Chennai establishment.
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