We have 2 branches of the same company and one branch is covered under pf but the other branch has less than 20 employees. Is there any option that we can exempt smaller branch from pf and esic?
From India, Gurgaon
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Dear Shepherd, If the company is same then PF & ESIC is applicable though other branch has less employees as Parent company is applicable for PF/ESIC. Thanks, Vineet
From India, Yavatmal
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From India, Yavatmal
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Hi,
Yes, it is applicable. Kindly refer to the links for detailed information:
- [Providence Fund (PF)](https://www.stacowiki.in/en/acts/st-central/provident-fund-pf/)
- [The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948](https://www.stacowiki.in/en/acts/st-central/the-employees-state-insurance-act1948/)
From India, Bengaluru
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Yes, it is applicable. Kindly refer to the links for detailed information:
- [Providence Fund (PF)](https://www.stacowiki.in/en/acts/st-central/provident-fund-pf/)
- [The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948](https://www.stacowiki.in/en/acts/st-central/the-employees-state-insurance-act1948/)
From India, Bengaluru
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Dear Good Shepherd,
Please note that once the EPF Act is made applicable to the main unit, it automatically applies to all units across India. The question of independent coverage of a branch of an EPF-covered main unit does not arise. However, for the sake of administrative convenience, you can apply for a PF Sub-Code Number for your branches if they are located in different parts of India. The question of having 20 employees for each branch for the purpose of the application of the EPF Act does not arise.
The same principle applies to ESI as well. However, if the branch is located in a "Non-Implemented Area," the applicability of the ESI Act to the branch does not arise as it is situated in a Non-Implemented area.
From India, New Delhi
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Please note that once the EPF Act is made applicable to the main unit, it automatically applies to all units across India. The question of independent coverage of a branch of an EPF-covered main unit does not arise. However, for the sake of administrative convenience, you can apply for a PF Sub-Code Number for your branches if they are located in different parts of India. The question of having 20 employees for each branch for the purpose of the application of the EPF Act does not arise.
The same principle applies to ESI as well. However, if the branch is located in a "Non-Implemented Area," the applicability of the ESI Act to the branch does not arise as it is situated in a Non-Implemented area.
From India, New Delhi
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