EPFO Establishment Search: A Comprehensive Guide
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a cornerstone of social security in India, offering a range of benefits to its members through three key schemes: the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), and the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI). This article will walk you through the EPFO establishment search process, including how to find details about establishments registered with EPFO, and provide insights into related topics like TRRN search and EPFO schemes announced in Budget 2024.
What is EPFO Establishment Search?
The EPFO establishment search tool allows you to find the establishment ID of any organization registered with the Ministry of Labour and Employment. This tool is accessible through the EPFO public portal.
How to Use the EPFO Establishment Search Tool
To begin your search, visit the EPFO public portal at EPFO Public Portal. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:
Step 1: Access the Portal
Click on the provided link to reach the EPFO establishment search page.
Step 2: Enter Search Criteria
You can search for an establishment by entering either part of the establishment name or the establishment code, which consists of seven digits.
Step 3: Complete the Captcha
Enter the captcha code and click on the “Search” button.
Step 4: View Search Results
Once you complete the search, a list of establishments will appear on the page.
Step 5: Explore Establishment Details
Click on “View Details” to see comprehensive information about the establishment, including its validity status, establishment status, and details submitted via Form 5A.
Step 6: View Payment Details
If you click on “View Payment Details,” a pop-up page will open, providing information such as TRRN, date of credit, amount, wage month, number of employees, and ECR.
Additional Information
Scrolling down the main EPFO establishment search page will reveal more details, including establishment ID, CIN code, ESIC code, LIN code, startup order number, startup order date, MSME order number, and MSME order date.
Understanding EPFO Establishment ID
Companies registered under the Ministry of Labour and Employment are assigned a 15-digit alphanumeric code. The last seven digits of this code are used as the establishment code for EPFO establishment searches.
EPFO Establishment Login
To sign into the EPFO establishment portal, you need to register your establishment with the EPFO portal. You will be asked for your employment ID and to create a user ID and password. Enter your username and password in the EPFO employer portal and click on “Sign in” to complete the login process.
TRRN Search Query
On the EPFO homepage, click on the TRRN search query to reach the TRRN Search Page.
Enter the TRRN number and captcha, then click on “Search.”
EPFO Establishment Search for Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh
On the EPFO website, click on the establishment search for Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh.
Enter the J K & L Code Number (numbers only) and captcha, then click on “Search.”
Uncovered Principal Employer Registration
Visit EPFO Employer Portal and click on “Uncovered Principal Employer Registration.” Enter establishment details such as TAN, address, authorized person name, designation, mobile number, and email ID. Enter NIC-2008 details, set a password, and click on “Generate OTP” to proceed.
How to Check Your EPFO Balance
You can check your EPFO balance by giving a missed call to 9966044425 or sending an SMS with the format EPFOHO<UAN><LAN> to 7738299899.
EPFO Schemes Announced in Budget 2024
As part of Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced three new EPFO schemes under the “Employment Linked Incentive” initiative. These schemes aim to support first-time employees, job creation in manufacturing, and provide support to employers.
Scheme A: First Timers
This scheme is expected to benefit 2.1 crore youth over two years by providing one-month wages to all new workforce entrants in formal sectors. The eligibility limit is a salary of Rs. 1 lakh per month. Direct benefit transfer of one-month salary will be up to Rs. 15,000 in three installments to first-time employees registered in the EPFO. The employee must undergo a compulsory online financial literacy course before claiming the second installment. The subsidy must be refunded by the employer if the employment ends within 12 months of recruitment.
Scheme B: Job Creation in Manufacturing
This scheme aims to incentivize additional employment in the manufacturing sector, benefiting 30 lakh youth and their employers. An incentive will be provided directly to both the employee and the employer concerning their EPFO contribution in the first four years of employment. The subsidy must be refunded by the employer if the employment ends within 12 months of recruitment.
Scheme C: Support to Employers
This employer-focused scheme will cover all additional employment within a salary of Rs. 1 lakh per month in all sectors. New employees under this scheme need not be new entrants to EPFO. The government will reimburse employers up to Rs. 3,000 per month for two years towards their EPFO contribution for each additional employee. The scheme is expected to incentivize the additional employment of 50 lakh persons.
EPFO: Latest News
February 9, 2024
EPFO will not accept claims made through Paytm Payments Bank following a directive from the Reserve Bank of India. This change will be effective from February 23, 2024. Note that only last year, EPFO allowed EPF payments to be made into Paytm Payment Bank accounts.
Housing.com POV
The EPFO currently maintains over 27.74 crore accounts as per the Annual Report 2021-22. This platform ensures ease of living for members and pensioners, acting as a financial backup in times of urgent need. Housing.com recommends its readers to explore the steps to open an EPFO account if their employer is registered with the EPFO and maintain it to pool money for both necessity and aspiration needs.
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By following this guide, you can easily navigate the EPFO establishment search process and stay updated on the latest EPFO schemes and news.