ESIC registration process

ESIC Registration Process (Step-by-Step Guide for Employers)
✅ Step 1: Visit the Official ESIC Portal
Go to: https://www.esic.in

Click on "Employer Login"

Then click “Sign Up” (for first-time registration)

✅ Step 2: Sign Up as a New Employer
You need to provide:

Employer Name

Company/Establishment Name

Mobile number

Email ID

➡️ You will receive login credentials via email.

✅ Step 3: Log In to the ESIC Portal
Use the credentials sent to your email

Access the “Employer Registration” section

✅ Step 4: Fill Form-1 (ESIC Registration Form)
Enter:

Company details (name, address, type of ownership)

Factory/establishment details

Number of employees

Employee salary details

Date of starting operations

PAN and bank details

✅ Step 5: Upload Required Documents
You may be asked to upload scanned copies of the following:

Registration Certificate (e.g. Shops & Establishment, GST, or Factory license)

PAN card of the business

Address proof (e.g. electricity bill, rent agreement)

Bank statement or cancelled cheque

List of employees with their salary details and Aadhaar numbers

✅ Step 6: Submit the Application
Review and verify all information

Submit the registration form online

✅ Step 7: Receive Your 17-Digit ESIC Number
Once your application is successfully processed:

You will be issued a 17-digit ESIC registration number

This serves as proof of registration

✅ Step 8: Generate ESI Cards (Post Registration)
Register your employees individually under the portal

Upload their Aadhaar, photo, and other details

ESI cards (also called PeHchan Cards) will be issued

📌 After Registration: Monthly Compliance
File monthly ESI returns on time

Deposit contributions:

Employer: 3.25%

Employee: 0.75%

Maintain registers (attendance, wages, accident register, etc.)