ESIC Registration — Process and Documents

Steps

1. 1Sign up as an employer on the ESIC portal or through Shram Suvidha.
2. 2Complete the employer registration form with unit, ownership, banking and employee details.
3. 3Submit and receive the 17-digit employer code and registration letter.
4. 4Register each covered employee and obtain insurance numbers.
5. 5Issue e-Pehchan cards and inform employees of their dispensary.
6. 6Pay the first monthly contribution from the date coverage began.

Documents required

• Registration certificate — incorporation, partnership deed, or factory/shops licence
• PAN of the establishment and of the employer
• Address proof of the premises
• Cancelled cheque and bank details
• List of directors, partners or proprietor with ID proof
• List of employees with date of joining, wages and Aadhaar
• Date on which the coverage threshold was first crossed

Frequently asked questions

Is ESIC registration mandatory?

Yes, once the establishment crosses the applicable employee threshold in a notified area. Registration is required within 15 days of becoming liable.

How long does ESIC registration take?

A complete online application is usually processed quickly; the employer code is generated on successful submission and verification.

Sources & references

• ESIC — Employees' State Insurance Corporation
• Shram Suvidha Portal — Government of India