How to register for ESIC

Step-by-Step Guide: ESIC Registration for Employers
✅ 1. Check Eligibility
You must register for ESIC if:

Your company has 10 or more employees (in some states, the threshold is 20).

Employees earn ₹21,000 or less per month (₹25,000 for people with disabilities).

✅ 2. Visit the ESIC Portal
Go to the official website:
🔗 https://www.esic.gov.in
Or directly visit the registration portal:
🔗 https://www.esic.in/ESICInsurance1/ESICInsurancePortal/PortalLogin.aspx

✅ 3. Sign Up as an Employer
Click on "Sign Up" on the home page.

Enter basic details like:

Company Name

Employer Name

Mobile Number

Email ID

You will receive login credentials via email.

✅ 4. Log In and Fill the Registration Form (Form-1)
After logging in, fill out Form-1, which includes:

Company details (name, address, nature of business)

Employee details

Bank account details

PAN of company

Date of commencement of business

✅ 5. Upload Required Documents
Typical documents needed:

Registration Certificate (Shops & Establishment Act, Factories Act, etc.)

PAN card of the business

Address proof of establishment

Bank details (cancelled cheque or bank statement)

List of employees with their details and salaries

✅ 6. Submit Application
Once the form and documents are complete:

Submit the application online.

You'll get a 17-digit unique ESIC registration number.

✅ 7. Download Registration Letter
After successful registration:

Download your ESIC Registration Certificate (it serves as proof of registration).

📌 Post-Registration Compliance
File monthly returns.

Pay contributions (employer: 3.25%, employee: 0.75%).

Issue ESI cards to employees.

Maintain registers and records.