ESI Return Filing Services
Helping You Stay Compliant with Employee Welfare Laws
The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme is a social security system under the ESI Act, 1948. It provides medical, sickness, maternity, and other benefits to eligible employees. All registered employers must file periodic ESI returns to report the contributions made for their employees.
At Consult Your Counsel, we help businesses file ESI returns correctly and on time, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and uninterrupted access to employee benefits.
Why ESI Return Filing is Important
- Filing returns ensures legal compliance and avoids penalties
- Employees can claim medical and other benefits only if contributions are properly reported
- Maintains proper records and helps during government inspections or audits
- Reduces the risk of interest, penalties, and prosecution under the ESI Act
Who Needs to File ESI Returns
- Companies with 10 or more employees (in some states, 20 or more)
- Employees earning up to Rs. 21,000 per month (Rs. 25,000 for persons with disabilities)
- Employers must file returns even when there is no contribution (nil returns)
ESI Return Due Dates
- Monthly contribution return: 15th of the following month
- Half-yearly return for April to September: 11th November
- Half-yearly return for October to March: 12th May
- Annual return (if applicable): 31st January
Documents Required for ESI Return Filing
- Attendance register
- Wages and salary register
- ESI challans and payment proofs
- Register of accidents
- PAN and registration certificate of the establishment
- Cancelled cheque of the company
- Form 6 (ESI register)
- Inspection book (if applicable)
Consequences of Late or Non-Filing
- Interest at 12 percent per year for delay in payment
- Penalty ranging from 5 percent to 25 percent depending on the period of delay
- Legal action under applicable provisions of the ESI Act and the Indian Penal Code
Our ESI Return Filing Process
- Collection and verification of employee details and salary data
- Calculation and preparation of contribution amounts
- Filing of return through the official ESIC portal
- Generation of filing acknowledgment
- Updating records and assisting with compliance queries
Why Choose Consult Your Counsel
- Experienced professionals for timely and error-free return filing
- Complete assistance from registration to compliance
- Proper documentation support in case of inspections or legal notices
- Cost-effective services tailored to your business needs