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 :
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Shops
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Hotels
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Restaurants
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Cinemas including preview theatres
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Road-motor transport undertakings
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Newspaper establishments
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Establishments engaged in Insurance Business
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Non Banking Financial Companies
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Port Trust, Airport Authorities
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Warehousing establishments
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Private Medical Institutions, Educational institutions and Municipal Corporation/Municipal Bodies
Documents Required for ESIC Registration
Employer Details :
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KYC of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with photograph and specimen signature
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Date of incorporation and certificate of incorporation
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Partnership Deed/ MoA & AoA (if any)
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Registered address proof
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Any license/ registration with government
Employee Details :
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Date of joining
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Aadhar Card, PAN Card and Bank Details
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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 :
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Muster roll, wage record and books of Account maintained under other laws
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Accident Register in new Form-11
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An inspection book
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The immediate employer is also required to maintain the Employees’ Register for the employees deployed to the principal employer
