Start Your Journey
Get ESIC Registration with Complete Compliance
Secure your team’s welfare and avoid penalties. Lawfinity handles everything from filing to follow-up.
Expert Support
Fast Service
Please Fill The Form
Know More About ESIC REGISTRATION
Introduction and Its Compliance
Employees State Insurance Corporation Registration in India is a self-financing social security and health insurance scheme for Indian workers. It is enforced by the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India and applies to establishments employing 10 or more persons whose monthly remuneration does not exceed ₹21,000. Under the scheme, insured employees and their dependants are provided with medical, maternity, disablement and dependent benefits. Lawfinity help businesses get the ESIC Registration quickly and also ensure that there is full compliance with the return filing and payment of contribution.
Why It Is Needed
ESIC Registration enable the business organization as it has to fulfill its statutory duty of taking care of their employee welfare. It not only is about being legally compliant, but it lends the protection of health and insurance to the employees and their family members. Lawfinity ensures businesses are compliant and receive an easy ESIC journey.
Benefits and Advantages
- Medical Benefits to Employees Employees and their families receive free or subsidized medical care through a network of ESI hospitals and dispensaries.
- Maternity & Sickness Benefits Insured women employees are entitled to maternity leave with pay, while temporary sickness benefits cover up to 91 days in a year.
- Disability & Dependent Support Financial support is offered in case of employment-related injuries, permanent disability or death of an employee.
- Legal Compliance and Reputation ESIC compliance enhances a company’s credibility and demonstrates its commitment to employee welfare and statutory obligations.
- Cash Benefits during Inability to Work Employees receive financial assistance when they are unable to work due to illness, injury or maternity, ensuring income continuity.
Eligibility Criteria
- Establishments with 10 or more employees (in some states, the threshold is 20).
- Employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month (₹25,000 for employees with disabilities).
- Applicable to factories, shops, hotels, cinemas, educational institutions and other commercial establishments.
Documents Required
- Certificate of Registration (Factories/Shops & Establishments Act)
- PAN Card of the business entity
- GST registration certificate
- Address proof of the establishment
- List of all employees with details (name, DOB, salary, joining date, etc.)
- Bank account details of the company
- Digital signature of employer
- Employee ID proof and address proof
- Lawfinity ensures all documentation is accurately compiled and submitted to prevent delays or rejections.
Steps for ESIC Registration
- Consultation & Assessment: Lawfinity reviews your business type and employee strength to determine ESIC applicability.
- Document Collection & Preparation: All necessary documents are gathered, verified and formatted as per ESIC portal standards.
- Online Application Filing: Application is filed on the ESIC portal using the employer's details.
- Generation of Code Number: On approval, a 17-digit unique employer code is issued.
- Employee Onboarding & IP Creation: Employees are registered and issued Individual Insurance Numbers (IP numbers).
- Support & Compliance: Lawfinity assists with monthly contributions, return filings and audits.
Penalties
- Non-compliance with ESIC provisions may attract:
- A penalty of ₹5,000 for delayed registration.
- Interest and damages on delayed contributions ranging from 5% to 25%.
- Legal action including imprisonment for habitual defaulters.
- Lawfinity helps clients avoid such liabilities through timely registration and dedicated compliance support.
Timelines
Standard Processing Time
The ESIC registration process usually takes 5 to 7 working days, depending on the completeness of documents and portal responses.
Timelines may vary depending on document verification and government approvals.
Fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Because every great business starts with the right answers.
Yes, it is mandatory for establishments employing 10 or more employees (in some states, 20).
Employers contribute 3.25% and employees contribute 0.75% of the gross wages.
Yes, companies with fewer employees can opt-in voluntarily to provide benefits to their workforce.
Only employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month are covered (₹25,000 for disabled employees).
Yes, even contractual and casual employees are covered under ESIC if the establishment meets eligibility.
Employers must file regular ESI returns and pay monthly contributions on time.
Yes, Lawfinity offers end-to-end ESIC compliance services including filing, employee updates and audit assistance.
The employer may face penalties, interest charges and even prosecution under the ESI Act.
Yes, but the employer must keep records updated and comply with periodic filings to keep the registration active.
Voices of Success
Hear from those who have thrived with us and discover how businesses have transformed and grown with our expert guidance and support.
Anil Yadav
Shaperz India Grain Private Limited
“From FSSAI to Trade License, Lawfinity handled all our approvals efficiently. One-stop solution for all licensing needs.”
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Stay updated with the latest trends in legal compliance — delivered straight to your inbox.