ESI Return Filing
Employee State Insurance Compliance
Employee State Insurance (ESI) Return Filing is a mandatory compliance for employers registered under the ESIC Act. Employers must regularly deposit ESI contributions and file returns to ensure employees continue to receive medical, maternity, disability, and dependent benefits.
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📘 What is ESI Return Filing?
ESI Return Filing involves submitting contribution details of employees and employers to the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). These returns validate employee eligibility for benefits under the ESI scheme.
👤 Who Must File ESI Returns?
- Establishments with 10 or more employees
- Employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month (₹25,000 for persons with disability)
- All employers registered with ESIC
💰 ESI Contribution Structure
- Employee Contribution: 0.75%
- Employer Contribution: 3.25%
- Total Contribution: 4% of gross wages
📅 ESI Return Due Dates
| Monthly Contribution | 15th of the following month |
| Half-Yearly Return (Apr–Sep) | 11th November |
| Half-Yearly Return (Oct–Mar) | 12th May |
| Annual Return | 31st January |
⚠️ Late filing attracts interest & penalties.
⏰ Penalties for Delay / Non-Compliance
- Interest @ 12% per annum
- Damages up to 25%
- Risk of prosecution and fines under the ESI Act
📂 Documents Required
- Attendance & wage register
- ESI challans
- Employee details & insurance numbers
- PAN of the establishment