Introduction In a significant compliance update, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a directive requiring all employers covered under the EPF & MP Act, 1952 to publicly display Form 5A—both at the workplace and on the company website.…
Introduction The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a major compliance update: the Revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system, effective from the September 2025 payroll cycle. This update is more than a cosmetic change—it’s a structural overhaul of how employers…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a game-changing update to the Universal Account Number (UAN) generation process. Starting 1st August 2025, employees can now generate their UAN using Face Authentication Technology (FAT) via the UMANG App, making the…
On October 10, 2024, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) introduced updated guidelines to strengthen the security and compliance framework for Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and E-Sign requests submitted by employers. Reason for the Update Following directives from the Central…
Introduction to EPFO The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a statutory entity established by the Government of India in 1952. It operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment and serves as the nation’s largest social security body. The…
Payroll taxation is a fundamental aspect of financial and legal compliance for businesses operating in India. As organizations expand and onboard employees, adherence to payroll tax regulations becomes crucial to ensure both employee welfare and compliance with government requirements. Navigating…