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    India Compliance2026-06-0310 min readBy Aiswarya K

    PF and ESI: A Practical Guide for Indian Employers

    Quick answer

    PF is 12%+12% on basic; ESI is 3.25%+0.75% when gross ≤ ₹21,000. Both are due by the 15th monthly. OfficeKit HR automates calculations and challans.

    Registration thresholds

    PF: 20+ employees. ESI: 10+ employees with wage ceiling ₹21,000.

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