List of documents required for ESIC Main Registration

To complete the main code registration, these documents are necessary:

Proof of Identity of the Applicant (PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, Passport, Voter ID Card)
PAN of the Business Entity
Proof of Registered Office Address (Rental Agreement, Electricity Bill, Property Tax Receipt, Other Utility Bills)
Proof of Ownership or Occupancy of Premises (Owned, Rental or Lease)
Cancelled Cheque of Business Bank Account
GST registration certificate

Disclaimer: Additional documents maybe required, if requested by authority.

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ESIC Registration – Everything You Need To Know

Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) is a social security scheme, mandated for factories and establishments with over 10 workers (20 workers in some states). Managed by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), the scheme provides a number of social security benefits to workers including unemployment allowance, Dependant’s benefit, disability benefit, maternity, and other benefits.

Under the ESI scheme, employees contribute 0.75% of their monthly wages, while employers contribute 3.25%. These rates may be revised periodically. These contributions are payable to the ESIC.

Who Needs to Apply for ESIC Registration?

The ESI Act is applicable to factories and establishments employing more than 10 persons. Mandated establishments include:

Shops, Hotels, and Restaurants
Cinemas including Preview Theaters
Road-motor Transport Undertakings
Newspaper Establishments & Private Medical/Educational Institutions
Insurance Business, NBFCs, Port Trusts, and Warehousing units

ESIC Registration Eligibility

Employee Count: Minimum 10 employees (20 in some states).
Wage Limit: Up to ₹21,000/month (₹25,000 for persons with disabilities).
Covered Entities: Factories, shops, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and other establishments listed under the ESI Act, 1948.

Key Benefits

Sickness: 70% of wages for up to 91 days/year.
Chronic Illness: 80% of wages for up to 2 years for specified diseases.
Maternity: Full pay for 26 weeks.
Disability: 90% of wages during the disability period (Temporary/Permanent).
Dependents' Pension: 90% of wages if death occurs due to work injury.
Funeral Aid: ₹15,000 for last rites.

How GST Time Can Help

At GST Time, our pan-India presence and expertise enable us to assist businesses in efficiently obtaining ESIC Main Registration. We ensure full compliance with the ESIC Act, minimizing delays and avoiding potential penalties.

Our end-to-end support includes:

Detailed guidance on filling out the ESIC Main registration application
Submitting and tracking the application status
Helping generate the ESIC Main registration certificate
Ensuring statutory compliance and ESI return management