Who needs to file PF challans?

Any employer with 20 or more employees must file PF challans. Smaller employers can voluntarily register. Once registered, monthly filings are mandatory within 15 days of the month-end.

What contributions go into the PF challan?

The PF challan includes three components: EPF (12% employee + 12% employer), EPS (8.33% employer only), and EDLI (0.5% employer only). All are calculated on basic salary + dearness allowance.

Can I generate PF challans without INDPayroll's payroll software?

Our PF challan generator is part of the payroll suite. If you're already using INDPayroll for salary processing, challan generation is automatic. If not, you'll need to manually calculate and format the data.

Is the generated ECR file EPFO portal-ready?

Yes, 100%. The ECR file is generated in the exact XML format that the EPFO portal expects. You can upload it directly without any reformatting or data re-entry.

Can I generate PF challans for multiple UAN numbers?

Yes. If you have multiple entities or separate PF registrations, INDPayroll supports multi-UAN setups. Each UAN gets its own ECR file for independent filing.

Statutory Compliance - EPFO

Auto-Generate PF Challans & ECR Files in Seconds

Auto-calculate EPF, EPS and EDLI contributions, generate EPFO-ready ECR files, file statutory forms - all 100% compliant with the Employees' Provident Funds Act 1952.

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EPF Contribution₹48,000 (12%)

EPS Contribution₹18,600 (8.33%)

EDLI Contribution₹2,100 (0.5%)

Employees Linked5 UANs

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Features

Complete PF Compliance - Nothing Missing

Every PF requirement under one roof. From monthly challans to multi-UAN support and contribution tracking.

Auto Contribution Calculator

EPF (12%), EPS, and EDLI (0.5%) contributions auto-computed on basic + DA. Zero manual effort.

UAN-Linked Employee Matching

Automatically validates UAN numbers and links employees for EPFO portal submission. No data mismatch errors.

Monthly Challan Generation

Generate monthly PF challans with challan number, payable amount, and employee contribution breakdowns.

ECR XML Export (EPFO-Ready)

Generates Electronic Challan cum Return in exact EPFO XML format. Direct upload to EPFO portal.

Multi-UAN Support

Manage multiple UAN numbers for different entities. Generate separate ECR files per UAN, filed independently.

Contribution History & Audit Trail

Track all PF contributions, amendments, and filing history. Complete audit trail for compliance.

How it works

PF Challan in 4 Simple Steps

No spreadsheets, no manual contribution lookups, no calculation errors. INDPayroll does it all automatically.

Run Monthly Payroll

Process payroll as usual. INDPayroll automatically identifies PF-applicable employees (based on your wage structure and EPFO rules).

Auto-Calculate Contributions

EPF (12%), EPS (employer portion), and EDLI (0.5%) contributions are computed instantly on basic + dearness allowance, no manual lookups needed.

Generate ECR & Challan File

One click generates EPFO-ready ECR file (Electronic Challan cum Return) with total payable amount, challan number and all UAN-linked employee details.

Pay & File Returns

Pay on the EPFO portal using the generated challan. ECR file auto-uploads with employee contribution breakdowns. Monthly filing, done.

Quick reference

Everything You Need to Know About PF Rates & Rules

EPFO rates and calculation rules update regularly. INDPayroll applies the latest rates automatically every month.

Parameter	Rate / Rule	Applied By	Frequency
Employee Contribution (EPF)	12% of basic + DA	Auto	Monthly
Employer Contribution (EPF)	12% of basic + DA	Auto	Monthly
Employer Contribution (EPS)	8.33% of basic or capped amount	Auto	Monthly
Employer Contribution (EDLI)	0.5% of gross wages	Auto	Monthly
Salary Threshold	₹15,000/month (for new employees post July 2021)	Auto	Per employee
Challan Due Date	15th of the following month	Reminder	Monthly

Full statutory suite

PF is Just One Part of Complete Compliance

INDPayroll handles all Indian statutory obligations in one place - no need to manage multiple tools.

PF challan + ECR monthly filing

ESI challan + Form 5 half-yearly returns

TDS on Salaries (old & new regime, quarterly)

Professional Tax for all 28 states

Statutory Bonus (Payment of Bonus Act)

Gratuity computation and provisioning

Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) - state-wise

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PF challans

A PF challan is a payment document filed with the EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organization) to remit employer and employee PF contributions. The ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return) is the digital version that includes both payment proof and contribution details.

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