ESI Registration
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ESI registration gives your employees medical insurance and cash benefits through the Employees' State Insurance Corporation. It is mandatory for establishments meeting the employee threshold and pays off as a strong employee benefit. CASYST completes the registration and helps you stay compliant every month.
What is ESI Registration?
The Employees' State Insurance scheme provides medical care and cash benefits to employees earning up to a prescribed monthly wage limit. Establishments with the required number of employees must register with ESIC and contribute every month.
Both the employer and the employee contribute a percentage of wages. Once registered, the employer receives a 17-digit ESI code and each covered employee gets an insurance number.
Who needs ESI Registration?
- Factories and establishments reaching the employee threshold
- Shops, hotels, restaurants and schools covered by the Act
- Employers offering healthcare and maternity benefits
- Companies that need ESI compliance for tenders
Benefits of ESI Registration
Medical cover
Employees and their families get medical treatment through ESIC.
Cash benefits
Sickness, maternity and disability benefits are covered.
Legal compliance
Avoid penalties for non-registration and non-payment.
Employee welfare
Supports retention and morale.
Simple portal
Registration and payment are handled online.
Eligibility
- Establishments meeting the employee threshold must register
- Covers employees earning up to the prescribed wage limit
- A PAN, bank account and valid business proof
- The establishment must be covered by the ESI Act
Documents required
- PAN of the establishment
- Certificate of incorporation, partnership deed or proprietor proof
- Address proof of the establishment
- Bank account details
- Employee list with Aadhaar and wages
- Other registrations such as Shop and Establishment where applicable
ESI Registration process
- 1Step 1
Check applicability
We confirm whether ESI applies to your establishment and employees.
- 2Step 2
Collect documents
You share establishment and employee details.
- 3Step 3
Register on the ESIC portal
We create the employer profile and file the registration.
- 4Step 4
ESI code issued
Your 17-digit establishment code is generated.
- 5Step 5
Enrol employees
We help register eligible employees and generate their insurance numbers.
- 6Step 6
Monthly payment
We support monthly contribution payment and returns.
Monthly and annual compliance
- Deduct and pay ESI contributions every month
- File the periodic contribution returns
- Register new employees and update exits
- Maintain attendance and wage registers
- Keep insurance numbers and employee details current
Benefits for insured employees
Medical benefit
Medical care for the employee and family.
Sickness benefit
Cash benefit during certified sickness.
Maternity benefit
Cash benefit for maternity leave.
Disablement benefit
Payment for temporary or permanent disability.
Dependants' benefit
Support for dependants if an insured employee dies from work injury.
ESI contribution rates
| Contributor | Rate of wages |
|---|---|
| Employer | 3.25% |
| Employee | 0.75% |
| Wage limit for coverage | Prescribed monthly ceiling, currently notified by ESIC |
Due dates and penalties
ESI contributions and returns are due monthly, generally by the 15th of the following month. Late payment attracts interest, and non-payment can lead to damages and legal action.
ESI vs EPF
| Point | ESI | EPF |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Medical and cash benefits | Retirement savings |
| Regulator | ESIC | EPFO |
Related services
ESI Registration cost
Our ESI Registration package starts from ₹2,499. Government fees, stamp duty and other statutory charges are separate and depend on your state and the exact filing involved. We give you a clear, itemised quote before we start, with no hidden charges.
Get a QuoteESI Registration checklist
- Check applicability
- Collect documents
- Register on the ESIC portal
- ESI code issued
- Enrol employees
- Monthly payment
Frequently asked questions
Establishments with the required number of employees earning within the wage limit. We confirm current thresholds.
Employers and employees each contribute a percentage of wages. We confirm the current rates.
Monthly, generally by the 15th of the following month.
Yes, eligible family members are covered for medical benefits.
No. PF is a retirement scheme, while ESI provides medical and cash benefits.
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