ESIC Registration

ESIC Registration (Employees' State Insurance Corporation)

ESIC Registration under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 is mandatory for factories and establishments with 10 or more employees (in certain states: 20 or more) where employees earn wages up to ₹21,000 per month. ESIC provides comprehensive social security benefits including medical care, sickness benefit, maternity benefit, and disability compensation.

About ESIC

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. Once registered, both the employer and employee contribute to the ESI fund, which provides a comprehensive social safety net for insured employees and their families.

Contribution Structure

• Employee Contribution: 0.75% of gross wages.
• Employer Contribution: 3.25% of gross wages.
• Employees earning less than ₹176/day are exempt from contribution (employer still contributes).

Benefits for Employees

• Comprehensive medical treatment for the employee and family at ESIC hospitals and dispensaries.
• Sickness cash benefit at 70% of wages during certified illness.
• Maternity benefit at full wages for 26 weeks for women employees.
• Disablement benefit for temporary and permanent disability.
• Dependent benefit for family members in case of employee's death due to employment injury.
• Funeral expenses.

Documents Required

• Certificate of Incorporation / GST Certificate / Partnership Deed.
• List of all employees with wages, date of joining, and Aadhaar details.
• PAN Card of the establishment.
• Bank account details (cancelled cheque).
• Address proof of the business premises.
• DSC of the authorized signatory.

Registration Process

1. Log in to the ESIC employer registration portal (Shram Suvidha Portal).
2. Fill in establishment details, nature of business, and employee count.
3. Upload required documents and submit the application.
4. ESIC allots a 17-digit Employer Code Number.
5. Register all eligible employees on the ESIC portal and generate TIC (Temporary Identity Card).
6. Issue ESIC cards to employees for accessing benefits.

Timeline

3–7 working days.

Why Choose Tax Precision?

• Expert ESIC registration on Shram Suvidha Portal.
• Employee registration and ESIC card issuance support.
• Monthly contribution filing (challan payment) available on retainer.
• Advisory on ESIC applicability for contract and part-time workers.
• ESIC claim and benefit processing support for employees.