ESIC registration for employer

What Is ESIC Registration for Employers?
Employers in India must register their business with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the ESI Act, 1948 if they employ a minimum number of employees and meet salary criteria.

✅ Who Needs to Register?
✔️ Mandatory for:
Companies or establishments with 10 or more employees (in some states, the threshold is 20).

Employees earning a gross salary ≤ ₹21,000/month (₹25,000 for disabled employees).

🛠️ Step-by-Step ESIC Registration Process for Employers
Step 1: Visit the ESIC Portal
Go to 🔗 https://www.esic.in

Click on “Employer Login”

Select “Sign Up” for new registration

Step 2: Sign Up
Fill in basic details:

Company Name

Employer Name

Mobile Number

Email ID

You'll receive a system-generated username and password by email.

Step 3: Login and Fill Form-1
Log in with the credentials

Go to “New Employer Registration”

Fill Form-1 with details:

Establishment name, nature of business

Number of employees

Salary details

Address

PAN, bank details

Step 4: Upload Documents
You’ll need to upload soft copies (scanned PDFs) of:

Company PAN

Registration certificate (under Shops & Establishment Act, Factory Act, etc.)

Address proof (utility bill or rent agreement)

Bank details (cancelled cheque)

List of employees with Aadhaar, salaries

Step 5: Submit the Application
Verify all details

Submit the application online

Step 6: Get ESIC Registration Number
On successful registration, you’ll receive a 17-digit ESIC Registration Number

This number is unique to your establishment and required for all future compliance

📌 Post-Registration Compliance
Register employees on the ESIC portal and generate PeHchan Cards

Pay monthly contributions:

Employer: 3.25%

Employee: 0.75%

File ESIC returns regularly

Maintain prescribed records and registers