ESI Return Filing

ESI stands for “Employee State Insurance” which is a scheme introduced by Government of India under The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948. This act was brought by Government to provide medical, monetary and other benefits to employees in case of sickness, pregnancy or any kind of temporary or permanent disability owing to accident or in case of death which leads to loss of salary or earning capacity of individual.

ESI registration is mandatory for every factory and specified establishments who have 10 or more persons employed in such establishment and whose salary does not exceed Rs. 21,000 per month. For factories, the limit is 10 employees throughout the country but in case of establishments, some states have set a limit of 20 employees.

Due date of ESI payment and Return

• ESI Payment:-
  • ESIC is required to be paid on monthly basis on or before 15th of every month. 
  • Monthly contribution is paid along with monthly contribution return