Employee State Insurance Registration
Employee State Insurance (ESI) is a health and social security scheme governed by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). It provides medical benefits and financial assistance to employees and their families.
Who Needs to Register?
Any company with 10 or more employees (in some states, 20 or more) earning a salary of ₹21,000 or less per month must register for ESI.
Benefits of ESI Registration:
- Medical Benefits – Free medical treatment for employees and their dependents.
- Maternity Benefits – Paid maternity leave for women employees.
- Disability Benefits – Financial aid in case of disability due to work-related injuries.
- Sickness & Unemployment Benefits – Financial support during illness or job loss.
Documents Required for ESI Registration:
- PAN Card of the company
- Certificate of Incorporation (Company/LLP/Partnership)
- Address proof of the business (Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement, etc.)
- List of employees with salary details
- Aadhaar & PAN Card of Directors/Partners/Proprietor
- Bank account details of the business