Question 1

What does SafePoint actually handle for a client?

Accepted Answer

End-to-end statutory compliance: PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, LWF, Minimum Wages, Payment of Wages, Bonus, Gratuity, Factories Act, Contract Labour (CLRA), Shops & Establishment, POSH, and payroll processing.

Question 2

How quickly can we onboard?

Accepted Answer

Most clients are onboarded in 5–7 working days including handover of past filings, notice history, registers and payroll masters.

Question 3

Do you work outside West Bengal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SafePoint delivers pan-India — Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and every state — with regional coordinators.

Question 4

How long does PF or ESIC registration take?

Accepted Answer

PF and ESIC codes are typically issued in 7–15 working days depending on documentation completeness.

Question 5

Can you handle Factory Licence including plan sanction?

Accepted Answer

Yes — new applications, building plan approval, factory plan sanction, renewals and annual returns under the Factories Act 1948.

Question 6

Do you handle Trade Licence renewals across states?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we manage trade licence applications, amendments and renewals with municipal corporations and panchayats across India.

Question 7

Which returns do you file every month?

Accepted Answer

PF (ECR), ESIC contributions, Professional Tax, LWF (where applicable) and payroll TDS — with challans and proof of filing archived in your compliance vault.

Question 8

How do you handle notices from PF, ESIC or Labour Department?

Accepted Answer

We draft the reply, appear at hearings and pursue the matter until closure — under a fixed-scope engagement or as part of a retainer.

Question 9

Do you audit our current compliance posture before takeover?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every engagement begins with a compliance-health audit covering filings, registers, past notices and pending liabilities.

Question 10

How is pricing structured?

Accepted Answer

Two models: a fixed monthly retainer for ongoing compliance, or per-filing pricing for one-time registrations. Fully transparent — no hidden charges.

Question 11

Do you sign an NDA and DPA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Standard NDA and data-processing terms are executed before any employee or wage data is shared.

Question 12

Can we start with a single service and expand later?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Many clients begin with PF/ESIC and layer on payroll, licences or advisory over time.

Everything you wanted to know about compliance.

Getting started

Registrations & Licences

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