In today’s regulatory environment, non-compliance with statutory payroll laws like TDS, Provident Fund (PF), and Employee State Insurance (ESI) can expose businesses to penalties, legal notices, and reputational harm. Payroll compliance isn’t just about calculation; it’s about timely deduction, accurate deposits, and correct return filing.
This service covers end-to-end statutory compliance for TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), PF, and ESI under the Indian regulatory framework. Each payroll cycle is reviewed for applicable deductions based on employee eligibility, tax rules, and state-specific labor laws.
TDS is calculated as per the latest income tax slabs, considering investment declarations and salary components. Once deducted, it is deposited within statutory timelines, and quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q) are filed accurately. Form 16s are also generated annually for all employees.
For Provident Fund compliance, contributions are calculated as per EPF Act, including both employer and employee shares. Monthly returns such as ECR are generated, UAN validations are performed, and payment is processed through the EPFO portal.
ESI contributions are handled for eligible employees earning below the threshold limit. The system ensures monthly challans are generated and uploaded, employee registration under ESIC is done, and timely returns are filed in accordance with ESIC norms.
This comprehensive approach gives businesses peace of mind by minimizing compliance risk and maintaining full transparency across payroll obligations.
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Statutory compliance includes TDS (income tax deduction), Provident Fund (PF), and Employee State Insurance (ESI). These are mandatory deductions based on salary structure and employee eligibility, and need to be calculated, deducted, deposited, and reported to respective authorities within prescribed timelines.
Both employer and employee contribute to the EPF scheme, typically 12% of basic wages each. Contributions are calculated monthly, and returns (Electronic Challan cum Return or ECR) are filed through the EPFO portal. UAN mapping, Aadhaar linking, and KYC compliance are also part of the process.
ESI is applicable only to employees earning ₹21,000 or less per month. The contribution is 0.75% from the employee and 3.25% from the employer. Our system tracks eligible employees, calculates deductions, generates monthly challans, and handles ESIC portal filing.
TDS is deducted based on projected annual income, declared investments, and exemptions. It is deposited monthly, and Form 24Q is filed quarterly. At the end of the year, Form 16 is issued to each employee for their income tax filing. All deductions and deposits are PAN-mapped and compliant with CPC-TDS guidelines.
Yes. Our system supports pan-India compliance and accounts for regional variations in professional tax, labor welfare fund, and other local payroll laws. We ensure correct deductions and filings based on employee location and jurisdiction.