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REGISTRATIONS & LICENCES

ESI registration

The ESI Scheme applies to factories and other establishment's viz. Road Transport, Hotels, Restaurants, Cinemas, Newspaper, Shops, and Educational/Medical Institutions wherein,
  • Clear fee basis before work starts
  • Expert-reviewed document checklist
  • Online preparation with tracked follow-up
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Expert-reviewed scopeRequirement and eligibility checked before preparation.
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Secure document workflowClear checklist, ownership and status visibility.
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Tracked follow-upAcknowledgements and next actions stay connected.

AI-ASSISTED PRELIMINARY CHECK

Do I need ESI registration?

Answer three quick questions. The result is general guidance and is always checked by a professional before any filing decision.

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1. Which situation is closest to yours?
2. Where does the business operate?
3. How ready are the documents?

This tool does not determine legal eligibility, tax liability, filing status or approval. Rules and authority requirements can change; a LIQUETAX professional must verify the current position.

PROFESSIONAL REVIEWERProfessional verification pendingThis educational content has not yet been presented as professionally verified advice.
REVIEW RECORDProfessional verification requiredRules, fees and eligibility must be checked before action.

PRACTICAL SERVICE GUIDE

Understand the requirement before you file

The ESI Scheme applies to factories and other establishment's viz. Road Transport, Hotels, Restaurants, Cinemas, Newspaper, Shops, and Educational/Medical Institutions wherein,

SIMPLE PRICE SUMMARY

Know the cost basis before you start

The starting price covers LIQUETAX professional support. Your written quote confirms the exact scope and all applicable charges.

Professional fee
₹1,499 onwards
Government and third-party charges
Government, stamp-duty, portal and other third-party charges are extra and confirmed in ₹ before payment.
Final amount
Confirmed in ₹ after document and scope review
Preparation estimate
2–7 working days after complete documents
Authority timeline
The relevant department may require inspection, clarification or additional records

IS THIS SERVICE RELEVANT?

Situations worth reviewing before you proceed

These are common starting points, not automatic eligibility conclusions.

  • Your business activity, premises, product or workforce may require registration
  • You need the correct authority and applicant category confirmed
  • A practical document checklist is needed before filing

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

The practical questions worth answering first

Start with the points that affect real decisions: applicability, records, process, costs and what happens after submission.

  • Who should consider ESI registration?
  • Which documents are required for ESI registration?
  • What is the step-by-step ESI registration process?
  • Which government fees and professional charges may apply?
  • What should be checked after submission?
  • Free Expert Guidance
  • Complete Online Process
  • Easy EMI options available

Employees State Insurance Scheme at a glance

The ESI Scheme applies to factories and other establishment's viz. Road Transport, Hotels, Restaurants, Cinemas, Newspaper, Shops, and Educational/Medical Institutions wherein,

  • 10 or more workers ( 20 or more in some states) working and

ESI Corporation has extended the benefits of the ESI Scheme to the workers deployed on the construction sites located in the implemented areas under ESI Scheme w.e.f. 1st August, 2015.

Under the ESI Scheme,

  • Employer contributes 4.75% of the wages.
  • Employees' Contribution is 1.75% of the wages.

For starting up a business in the United Kingdom, we will require the following documents and information:

  • Comply Rule & Take Registration: It is Statutory obligation of the employers on which ESI Scheme apply under the ESI Act, 1948 , shall comply the provisions of the Act and Register their Factory/ Establishment under the ESI Act within 15 days from the date of its applicability.
  • ESI Contribution: Employer contributes 4.75% of salary ( Basic +DA+ Retaining allowance) and Employees Contribution 1.75% which is deducted from employee's salary deposit with ESI Account within the due date.
  • File Monthly Return: Every month Employer file ESI return online with details of Employee, salary and ESI contribution amount within the due date.
  • Remittance of Monthly ESI: The total amount of contribution (Employer and Employee) is to be deposited in any branch of SBI by ONLINE generation of a challan through ESIC portal using his credentials. ESIC has facilitated payment of ESI Contribution online by employer via the payment gateway of 58 banks in addition to SBI.
  • File Half Yearly Return: For ESI compliance the employer has to maintain following records: 1. Wage record and books of Account maintained under other laws. 2. Accident Register in new Form-11 and 3. An inspection book. 4. The immediate employer is also required to maintain the Employees’ Register for the employees deployed to the principal employer. There is no time limit in PF ACT to keep the records. It is suggestible preserve records for atleast 7-10 years.

For ESI compliance the employer has to maintain following records: 1. Wage record and books of Account maintained under other laws. 2. Accident Register in new Form-11 and 3. An inspection book. 4. The immediate employer is also required to maintain the Employees’ Register for the employees deployed to the principal employer. There is no time limit in PF ACT to keep the records. It is suggestible preserve records for atleast 7-10 years.

  • Maintenance of records: For ESI compliance the employer has to maintain following records: 1. Wage record and books of Account maintained under other laws. 2. Accident Register in new Form-11 and 3. An inspection book. 4. The immediate employer is also required to maintain the Employees’ Register for the employees deployed to the principal employer. There is no time limit in PF ACT to keep the records. It is suggestible preserve records for atleast 7-10 years.

Documents requirement for Employee State Insurance Registration

Permanent Account Number

Digital Signature of Employer

Bank Details ( Cancelled Cheque)

List of Eligible Employees with Salary breakup

Address Proof ( COI/Telephone/Electricity/Water bill)

Partnership Deed ( for Partnership Firm)

Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company

Factory License/Shop & Establishment Registration Certificate

Registration process of Employees State Insurance

  • Employer Signup: For new employer registration, first step is Signup on ESIC website with Company Name, Principal Employer, State, Region, Email ID and Mobile No.
  • Get User ID and Password to Login: An email is sent to the user after successful sign-up along with login credential at registered Email ID
  • Select Unit type: Once you Login and process for New Registration, Select your Establishment Type:- 1) Factory or 2) Shop Establishment and Proceed for next.
  • Prepare Application Form: Fill up all the Information one by one in Form-01. Put Employee Details Gender wise Total ( Employed Directly or Through Contractor)
  • Upload Documents and Attach DSC: Once Application fill up is complete and all Particulars correctly disclosed in the form, next work is upload all relevent documents and attach DSC of the employer.
  • Pay Advance &/or Submit: Finally submit the form and View/Print the Registration Letter (C-11) and this is also send to your Email ID. The C-11 is a computer generated letter and does not require any signature and can be used as a valid proof of registration of the unit under ESI Act. Advance Contribution ? If Employer Nature of works comes under below category then, Employer need to file Advance contribution of 6 months estimated ESI while registration. # Security Agencies # Contractor # Men Power Suppliers After submitting registration form system will show success screen.

Finally submit the form and View/Print the Registration Letter (C-11) and this is also send to your Email ID. The C-11 is a computer generated letter and does not require any signature and can be used as a valid proof of registration of the unit under ESI Act. Advance Contribution ? If Employer Nature of works comes under below category then, Employer need to file Advance contribution of 6 months estimated ESI while registration. # Security Agencies # Contractor # Men Power Suppliers After submitting registration form system will show success screen.

List of Compliances after Registration of Employee State Insurance

Enrolment of all eligible employees.

Deduct ESI from Employee's Salary 1.75% and Make own contribution 4.75%.

On time Deposit of ESI Amount. ESIC

File Online monthly Return

Maintaining Records and Register as per law

What are the benefits of ESI registration for Employee?

A) Medical Benefits to an employee and his family members

B) Cash Benefits:-

  • Sickness Benefit (@70% of wages for 91 days
  • Disablement Benefit (for self)
  • Temporary @ 90% of last wages as long as last
  • Permanent disablement @ pro rata loss of earning capacity lifelong
  • Maternity Benefit (@ 100% of wages for 12 weeks)
  • RGSKY for unemployment (50% of last wages for 1 year)
  • Death benefit (death while on work) - 90% of salary is given to his dependents every month after the death of the employee.
  • Other Benefits
  • Vocational rehabilitation
  • Physical Rehabilitation

When and How to Register all Eligible Employees with ESIC?

Once the application is Submited and an employer receives Registration Intimation Letter bearing Registration Code of 17 Digit, the next responsibility of employer is,

  • to collect all eligible employee and his family members details, Photograph, Aadhar Card( if any) or any other Address and ID proof of Employee and preferably Any Valid documents supporting the proof of relation between employee and his family members.
  • to register every individual employee. The insurance number generated On-line is to be used throughout his life time irrespective of change of employment including change of place/establishment.
  • Submit Employee details online with Employer Login.
  • to update employee details in the ESIC Portal for any changes in his residence/ dispensary/ employment.

After On-line registration of an employee under the scheme, the employer can take a print out of the Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC). TIC will be valid for a period of one month only

On linking of Aadhar with IP insurance number, TIC will automatically be converted into a Permanent Identity Card (PIC). With PIC the IP and his family members can avail benefits under the ESI Scheme, without any hitch. If Aadhar number of IP/family is 10 not available, then employer will ensure to affix the IP photo along with the family members on TIC duly authenticated with his stamp & signature. As soon as possible but not later than a month, the insured person along with his entire family should link their Aadhar number using the web site www.esic.in for availing medical benefit at dispensary/ hospital and availing cash benefits at the ESI branch Office.

Our Pricing

Employees upto 50

Employees upto 100

Employees upto 250

Our Service package inclusion for Registration of Employees State Insurance

  • Consultation: Our Consultant first give on call consultation about the Process of Registration with the Authority, Guidelines and Documents requirement.
  • Application Preparation: Our Expert prepare your application and co-ordinate with you for all the relevant employee data and documents requirement.
  • Application Filing: As soon as your documents reach to us and your application is processed properly, we start processing your ESI Registration and submit to ESIC online.
  • Update Status: We intimate you updated status regularly.

LIQUETAX DELIVERY WORKFLOW

One accountable path from review to completion

  1. 01

    Requirement review

    We confirm the applicant, objective, jurisdiction and correct service scope.

  2. 02

    Secure document collection

    A practical checklist keeps the required records and missing information visible.

  3. 03

    Validation and preparation

    Records are checked for completeness and consistency before the filing pack is prepared.

  4. 04

    Professional review

    A LIQUETAX professional reviews the prepared information and flags facts needing confirmation.

  5. 05

    Authorised submission

    Only after your approval is the applicable matter submitted to the relevant portal or authority.

  6. 06

    Tracking and handover

    Acknowledgements, follow-ups and the next known compliance action are coordinated.

SCOPE BOUNDARIES

Dependencies are confirmed before work starts

  • Government, portal and third-party charges are separated unless the quote specifically says otherwise.
  • Approval and authority processing times are outside LIQUETAX control.
  • Notices, objections or additional submissions are included only when stated in the agreed scope.
  • Changing eligibility, fees and rules require current professional verification.

EXPERTISE & CONTROL

A reviewed workflow, without outcome promises

Professional review

Prepared information is reviewed before authorised submission.

Source-led checks

Changing requirements are checked against the relevant authority.

Tracked evidence

Acknowledgements and known next actions stay connected.

Independent authority

Final approval and processing remain with the government authority.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Before you get started

What is included in ESI registration?

LIQUETAX first reviews your facts and records, then confirms the exact preparation, filing, follow-up and completion documents included in your engagement.

How are fees and timelines confirmed?

Professional fees, statutory charges and a realistic preparation timeline are confirmed after the initial document review. Authority processing time can vary.

Can I track the work after I engage LIQUETAX?

Yes. Active clients can use the client portal for assigned work, document status, due dates, filing progress and acknowledgements.