On 7th October 2025, the EPFO issued a directive under Para 78(3) of the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, requiring all covered establishments to prominently display an extract of Form 5A either at their premises or on their official website/mobile application.

Key Compliance Requirements for Employers:

Each establishment must display the following details as per its Form 5A record

• EPF Code Number
• Registered Name of the Establishment
• Date of Coverage under the EPF Scheme
• Number of Branches and Address of the Primary Branch
• Name of the Regional Office having jurisdiction

Deadline: Employers must comply with this directive within 15 days from the date of issue, i.e. by 21st October 2025.

For further details, employers are advised to refer to the official notification.

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In continuation to our Legal update dated 10th July 2025 regarding the implementation of ELI Scheme 2025, which also known as Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY),

The effective date of the scheme has been postponed due to unforeseen administrative exigencies.

We will keep you informed as and when further updates are received.

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EPFO has mandates allotment and activation of UAN through the UMANG app using Aadhaar-based Face Authentication Technology (FAT) effective from 1^st August 2025.

Employer-based generation of UAN will only continue for –

• International Workers
• Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan

Enclosed herewith the notification issued by the EPFO along with User Manual for FAT -based UAN generation through UMANG.

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Dear all,

The Employment Linked Incentive Scheme 2025 (ELI Scheme) was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 1, 2025. The scheme is aimed to support job creation and enhance social security in India.
It is effective from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027.

The scheme has two parts:
Part A – First time employees
Part B – Employers

How first‑time employees Will Get the Benefits –
This scheme is designed for people who are joining the formal workforce for the first time. EPFO‑registered employees earning up to ₹1 lakh per month are eligible to receive payment up to ₹15,000, paid in two instalments:
1st instalment: after six months of continuous service
2nd instalment: after twelve months, once a short financial training course is completed.

How Employers Will Get the Benefits –
Employers will receive a monthly incentive for every new eligible employee they hire and retain:
₹1,000 for workers earning up to ₹10,000/month
₹2,000 for workers earning between ₹10,001 and ₹20,000/month
₹3,000 for workers earning between ₹20,001 and ₹1 lakh/month

To qualify, employers must hire at least two new employees if they have fewer than 50 workers, or five new employees if they have 50 or more employees.
These employees must stay on the payroll for a minimum six months.

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EPFO has issued a revised SOP for applications to be done by members for correction of their demographics. Find enclosed the SOP issued by EPFO & circulate it amongst members.

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Dear All,
Find enclosed details of the schemes announced this Budget incentivising Employers to enroll fresh employees.

Please note that procedural clarity to avail benefits in r/o of these schemes is still awaited from the respective departments.

Based on our experience for our clients availing such incentive scheme benefits in the past, We would strongly discourage anyone availing these schemes. However, Should you still be interested, Please drop us your interest so that we can reach out to you as & when procedural guidelines are announced

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As per a news article on 27th July 2023, the EPFO is facing severe challenges
due to its collapsing and outdated software systems. The EPF Officers’
Association (EPFOA) has warned the Union government about the urgent
need to fix these issues, as the old servers are likely to stop functioning by
January 2024.

The EPFOA has pointed out that any delays in procuring new servers and
hardware will have significant consequences for the EPFO and its members.

The EPFOA has reported a surge in complaints and requests for help
regarding slow or non-functional software, leading to waste of time and
increased claims pendency levels. The pendency of member claims and
grievances is also on the rise.

We urge all clients to be aware of these challenges and prepare for potential
disruptions in EPFO services. We will keep you updated as more information
becomes available.