When is ESI registration required?

Name: Vijay R Singh & Co.
Address: Office No. 4, Vishal CHSL, D Wing, Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Road, Azad Nagar, Opp. Andheri Gymkhana, Andheri East, Maharashtra, 400069, IN
Telephone: +91 98607 23959

CA Vijay R Singh, FCA
Chartered Accountant · ICAI M.No. 153926 · FRN 136869W

Short answerESI registration is required once you employ 10 or more people (20 in some states), and it covers employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month. The employer contributes 3.25% and the employee 0.75% of wages.

10-employee trigger, ₹21k wage

Mandatory at 10 employees in most states; covers those earning up to ₹21,000/month. Confirm your state’s threshold.

Contribution split

3.25% employer + 0.75% employee of wages.

Compliance

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