What is ESIC?

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It administers the ESI scheme, which provides:
> Medical benefits for employees and dependents
> Cash compensation during sickness or maternity
> Benefits in case of employment injury or disability
> Dependents' benefits in case of death due to employment injury
> Both employers and employees contribute to this scheme. The current contribution rates (as of latest update):
> Employer’s Contribution: 3.25% of the employee’s wages
> Employee’s Contribution: 0.75% of wages

What is ESIC Return Filing?

ESIC return filing is the process of submitting details of employees, wages paid, and contributions made to ESIC. It includes:
> Monthly contribution payments through ESI challans
> Filing half-yearly returns in Form 5 and Form 6
> Maintenance of employee attendance, salary, and contribution records
> Updates on new joiners and resigned employees

Taxware’s ESIC Filing Services Include:

📂 ESI Registration for Employers (if not already registered)

🧾 Monthly ESI Contribution Calculation based on wage data
💳 Online ESI Challan Generation & Payment Assistance
📥 Preparation & Filing of Form 5 (half-yearly return)
🗃️ Employee Data Management – New joiners, resignations, etc.
📧 Timely Reminders & Updates on due dates and rule changes
🛠️ Support for Corrections, Discrepancies, or Inspections

Who Needs to File ESIC Returns?

> Companies, factories, shops, and establishments with 10+ employees
> Employees earning ₹21,000/month or less (₹25,000 for PWDs)
> Any organization registered under the ESI Act

Documents Required

> ESI Registration Certificate
> Employee details (name, DOB, ESI number, joining date, etc.)
> Salary registers and attendance sheets
> Bank challans for ESI contributions
> Digital signature (if online return is signed digitally)

Penalties for Non-Compliance

> Interest @ 12% p.a. on late payments
> Damages ranging from 5% to 25%
> Prosecution and fines up to ₹5,000
> Disqualification from certain government tenders
> Avoid penalties by outsourcing ESIC filing to experts like Taxware.

Why Choose Taxware for ESIC Return Filing?

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