ESIC Registration Process for New Employers

What is ESI?

Employee State Insurance (ESI) is a self-financing social security and health insurance scheme for Indian workers. It provides medical, disability, and maternity benefits to employees. The scheme is managed by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).

Eligibility for Registration

ESI registration is mandatory for any establishment that employs 10 or more persons (in some states 20). Employees earning a gross salary of ₹21,000 or less per month are covered under this scheme.

Documents Required

• Registration Certificate (Shop & Est Act / Factories Act)
• Address Proof of the Establishment
• PAN Card of the Business and Directors/Partners
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
• Cancelled Cheque of the company bank account
• List of all employees with their joining date and salary details

Registration Steps

Step 1: Log in to the ESIC Portal.

Step 2: Click on 'Employer Registration' and fill in the online form.

Step 3: Provide details of the organization, owners, and bank accounts.

Step 4: Upload the required documents and submit using DSC.

Step 5: Pay the initial contribution if applicable. Once approved, you will receive a 17-digit Registration Number.

Monthly Compliance with WorkoTime

After registration, you must file monthly ESI returns and remit contributions by the 15th of the following month. WorkoTime automatically calculates the 0.75% employee and 3.25% employer contributions for every eligible employee and generates the ESIC portal-compliant upload file, ensuring you never miss a deadline.