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Online ESIC Registration Overview

Employee State Insurance or ESI is a scheme commenced by the Government of India to offer medical, monetary, and other advantages to workers. ESI is managed by an autonomous authority – Employee State Insurance Corporation – which lies under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

By law, any company that has more than 10 employees mandatorily needs to have ESI. In some states, the number of employees is 20. For employees earning more than ₹21,000 per month, including basic salaries and dearness allowance, the insurance is deducted from their pay.

Also, taxpayers with a turnover of less than ₹1.5 crore can opt for the composition scheme to get rid of tedious GST formalities and pay GST at a fixed rate of turnover.

Benefits of ESIC Registration

ESIC New Registration ensures that employees enjoy the following advantages:

Medical Aid

From the very first day of employment, ESI Registration members and their families are entitled to enjoy the benefits of complete medical care and insurance.

Maternity Aid

Pregnant women are allowed maternity benefits that are payable up to twenty-six weeks. This period can be extended by 30 days on medical advice. To qualify for maternity benefits, employers are required to contribute their wages for 70 days in the preceding two contributions periods.

Disablement Benefits

Disabled employees can get 90% of their monthly salaries as disablement benefits.

Sickness Benefits

Absence from work during illness can be taken for a maximum of 91 days per year along with 70% of the monthly wages.

Dependent Benefits

In the unfortunate event of the demise of an employee during employment, the dependents of the deceased will receive 90% of his/her monthly salary.

Funeral Expenses

The deceased employee's family is entitled to an additional amount of ₹10,000 towards funeral expenses.

Confinement Expenses

In the case of confinement of an insured woman or wife of an employee occurring in a place with no medical facilities under the ESI scheme, confinement expenses can be availed.In addition, some need-based benefits:

Vocational Rehabilitation

Permanently physically challenged, insured employees are entitled to undergo vocational rehabilitation training at VRS.

Physical Rehabilitation

Available to employees in the case of physical disablement due to an employment injury or occupational hazards.

Old Age Medical Care

An annual payment of ₹120 ensures medical care benefits for retiring ESI employees or for those who are opting for VRS/ERS.

Extended Sickness Benefits

ESI members suffering from chronic diseases can avail the extended sickness benefit for up to 2 years, once the standard sick leave of 91 days has expired.

Enhanced Sickness Benefit

Registered ESI members willing to undergo sterilisation procedures are eligible for enhanced sickness benefits of 100% of their daily average wages. This benefit also allows a recuperating period of 7 days for vasectomy and 14 days for tubectomy from the date of surgery or admission in the hospital.

ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) Registration Process

When you choose Vakilsearch for ESIC New Registration, we complete it in three simple steps that take the minimum possible time.

Form Filling:

Verification:

Submission: 'ESIC registration' with 'ESI application', within 'The ESIC registration' along with other legal paperwork is submitted by us which requires 2 working days
Your part of the ESIC Online Registration is completed at this point. The government reviews the application and processes your registration. Once granted, Vakilsearch sends you:

  • The 17-digit identification code number
  • Employee insurance number
  • Temporary identity card

Eligibility/Entities Covered Under ESIC Registration in India

As per the ESI Act of 1948, all establishments are eligible for ESI registration online provided they fulfil the criteria of having the required number of employees in that state. The entities covered are:

  • Shops
  • Cinemas
  • Movie theatres
  • Medical institutions
  • Hotels or restaurants
  • Newspaper establishments
  • Private educational institutions
  • Roadside motor transport establishments

Note: For hotels and restaurants, it is mandatory to only offer the service and not have any manufacturing functions. In some states, medical and educational institutes are not included. For newspaper establishments, there is no coverage under the Factory Act.

Eligibility for ESIC Registration in India

The general rule to be eligible for (Employees' State Insurance) ESI registration is to have 10 or more workers. But in some regions, ESI is applicable only if there are more than 20 employees.

Other eligibility criteria that need to be fulfilled are:

  • Any employee whose gross salary is up to ₹21,000 per month can avail of this with the help of the employer
  • Establishment registered with EPFO
  • The contribution to ESI is 6.5% of the gross salary. It is divided as:
    • 4.75% by the employer
    • 1.75% by the employee
  • For industrial units, where there are chances of occurrence of injury or health issues at the business premise, all employees with a salary less than ₹21,000 compulsorily need to have ESI.

Documents Required for Online ESIC Registration

To register for ESI the employer has to submit the following documents along with the application:

  • The registration certificate or license issued by - Shops and Establishments/Factories Act(Required for ESIC online registration)
  • Address proof
  • Rent receipt of the occupied premises, mentioning its capacity
  • Copy of PAN card
  • Copy of bank statement
  • Photocopy of the last building tax/property tax receipt
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association or Partnership Deed registration or Trust Deed registration - depending on the applying entity
  • Photocopy of registration
  • Certificate of commencement of production
  • Registration No. of CST/ST/GST

Note: For ESI filings, a monthly pay sheet is required for computing the contribution amount for each employee.

Why Vakilsearch?

If the processing time taken by authorities is not factored in, Vakilsearch can get your (Employees' State Insurance) ESI registration in as little as 12 days. When you consult with us on ESI online registration you get:

  • A first free consultation
  • Complete application preparation that includes gathering the necessary documents to be submitted with the ESI form
  • A thorough processing of the application at every stage starting from submission and ending with all follow-ups
  • Final registration steps are taken by our expert who is appointed to respond to any question that may arise during the processing
  • We ensure our affiliates take care A-Z of the ESIC New Registration process without any hassles
  • We take all the effort while you can stay focused on your business.

The Glossary

Payroll Earnings

Payroll earnings are amounts paid to employees in the form of various salary components such as basic pay, house rent allowance, sales incentives, etc.

Contribution

Principal employers under this Act have to pay a sum of money to the Employees State Insurance Act Corporation according to relevant provisions.

Wages

Wages include remuneration payable to an employee in cash under the terms of an express or implied contract of employment.

Recent Updates

November 30, 2022

The interview for the ESIC recruitment is completed on December 1, 2022, and December 2, 2022. The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) was accepting applications on a contractual basis for a year for the positions of Senior Resident and Senior Resident against GDMO under several departments. For the listed positions, there were a total of 83 open positions. 45 years of age is the upper age restriction for applicants to the ESIC recruitment 2022. Interviews were conducted to choose candidates.

FAQs on A Comprehensive Guide to ESI Registration

  • What is meant by insurance number?

    To recognise each employee, the ESI scheme allots a unique identification number to every worker. This number is called the insurance number and is used for all operational purposes.

  • Is it required by law for an employer to register with ESIC Act?

    The law of India states that it is mandatory for every employee to register within ESI. It is considered a statutory responsibility. A factory or establishment has to apply for the scheme within 15 days from the date it becomes eligible.

  • After ESIC Online Registration is completed, how many returns need to be filed per year?

    Once a factory or establishment is recognised within the ESIC Act, it has to file ESI returns two times per year. For each return filed, the underlying documents have to be submitted:

    • A register of wages
    • A register of the attendance of employees
    • A register of Form 6
    • Challans and returns of every month
    • A register of any accidents that may have occurred on the premises of the business.
  • Why should you select Vakilsearch for ESI registration?

    ESI forms can be filled online but they require exact information with no buffer for mistakes. Additionally, the application is long and exhaustive and requires meticulous attention to be filled accurately. At Vakilsearch we ensure that no error is made and that the ESI New registration is completed as fast as possible and with no glitches. We make the procedure seamless and smooth for you.

  • How is the scheme collected?

    The ESI scheme is a self-financing scheme and is primarily built out of funds from employers and employees collectable monthly at a fixed rate of wages paid.

  • What are the basic wages or monthly salaries for the calculation of ESI?

    Basic wages come under ESIC is the total basic salary plus dearness allowances that excludes the overtime done by the employee.