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ESI Registration

Registration under the Employees' State Insurance scheme, providing employees with medical, sickness, maternity, and disability benefits funded by employer-employee contributions.

Who needs it

Employers with 10 or more employees (in most states) earning below the wage ceiling, who must provide statutory health/social security cover.

Authority / law

Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), ESI Act 1948

Documents generally required

PAN of establishment; certificate of incorporation/partnership deed; address proof; list of employees with salary details; bank account details; digital signature.

FAQs

When is ESI registration mandatory?

For establishments with 10 or more employees (varies by state) earning wages below the prescribed ceiling.

What benefits does ESI provide?

Medical, sickness, maternity, disability, and dependent benefits to covered employees.