Establishment Registration (OLRE)
A comprehensive guide for registering a new business or establishment with EPFO.
Online Registration of Establishments (OLRE)
Any establishment with 20 or more employees is legally mandated to register with EPFO. Establishments with fewer than 20 employees can also register voluntarily to provide EPF benefits to their staff.
Documents Required for Registration
- PAN Card of the Establishment
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration Certificate
- Address Proof of the Establishment (e.g., Utility Bill)
- Cancelled Cheque bearing the establishment's name and account number
- Specimen Signature of the Authorized Signatory
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the Authorized Signatory
- List of employees with their basic details, KYC, and salaries
Registration Process on Shram Suvidha Portal
- Visit the official Shram Suvidha Portal.
- Sign up and create your login credentials.
- Login and select Registration For EPFO-ESIC.
- Fill out the comprehensive online form detailing branch info, employee counts, and activities.
- Upload all mandatory scanned documents.
- Submit the application using the employer's Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar e-Sign.
- Once approved by the regional PF office, an Establishment Code will be allotted.