ESIC Registration

ESIC (Employee State Insurance Corporation) is a multinational social system created by the law under the Indian Ministry of Labour and Employment.

This scheme is started for Indian workers and immediate dependent or family covered under the scheme in order to provide protection against physical distress due to sickness, temporary or permanent disablement etc. by the means of medical, monetary and other benefits such as monthly pension, etc.

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Benefits of ESIC Registration

Risk Coverage

Reduced Responsibilities

Worker Job Satisfaction

Regulatory Compliance

Liability of ESIC Registration

As per Section 1(5) of the Employee State Insurance Act, following entities are liable for registration where employing 10* or more persons :

Shops
Hotels
Restaurants
Cinemas including preview theatres
Road-motor transport undertakings
Newspaper establishments
Establishments engaged in Insurance Business
Non Banking Financial Companies
Port Trust, Airport Authorities
Warehousing establishments
Private Medical Institutions, Educational institutions and Municipal Corporation/Municipal Bodies

Documents Required for ESIC Registration

Employer Details :

KYC of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with photograph and specimen signature
Date of incorporation and certificate of incorporation
Partnership Deed/ MoA & AoA (if any)
Registered address proof
Any license/ registration with government

Employee Details :

Date of joining
Aadhar Card, PAN Card and Bank Details
Details of Nominee, dependants and family members

FAQ on ESIC Registration

Is it mandatory for the Employer to register under the scheme ?

Yes, it is the statutory responsibility of the employer under Section 2A of the Act read with Regulation 10-B, to register their Factory/ Establishment under the ESI Act within 15 days from the date of its applicability.

Can a factory or establishment exit from applicability of Act if number of persons employed falls below minimum limit prescribed ?

No, Once a factory or an Establishment is covered under the Act, it continues to be covered notwithstanding the fact that the number of eligible employees employed therein falls below the required limit.

What is the time limit for contribution ?

Contribution shall be paid in respect of an employee by way of ESIC Return within 15 days from the end of wage period.

What are the records to be maintained for ESI purpose ?

For ESI compliance, the employer has to maintain following records :

Muster roll, wage record and books of Account maintained under other laws
Accident Register in new Form-11
An inspection book
The immediate employer is also required to maintain the Employees’ Register for the employees deployed to the principal employer