PF Filing

Provident fund is a social security system that was introduced for the purpose of encouraging savings among employees, so as to benefit them during the course of their retirement. Contributions are made by the employer and the employee on a monthly basis.

PF contributions can only be withdrawn by the employee at the time of his/her retirement, barring a few exceptions. All employers having PF registration are responsible to file returns on a monthly basis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PF filing?

Provident fund is a social security system that was introduced for the purpose of encouraging savings among employees, so as to benefit them during the course of their retirement.

Is PF filing mandatory ?

In India, PF registration is mandatory for employers who have more than 20 employees in their organization. The contributions for Provident Fund are made both by the employer and the employee every month.

How can I file my PF return?

The employers can easily file the PF return through the Unified portal.
Form 5 must include the following details:

• Organization's Name.
• Address of the Organization.
• Code of the organization.
• Account number of the Employee.
• Name of the employee.
• Middle Name (Husband/Father)
• Date of birth of the employee.
• Date of joining.