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191 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for April 2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : This update outlines critical compliance deadlines across FEMA, GST, Income Tax, Companies Act, and more for April 2026. It helps ...

April 2, 2026 51735 Views 2 comments Print

PF Withdrawal for International Workers in India – Why Age 58 Still Matters (SSA vs Non-SSA Explained)

Corporate Law : International workers from non-SSA countries cannot withdraw PF on exit. The article explains why age 58 remains the key condition...

March 21, 2026 927 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026 simplifies Rule for Due Date for Deposit Employee Contributions

Income Tax : The Central Government, in the Union Budget 2026, has proposed an important amendment concerning employee welfare funds. The objec...

March 10, 2026 1917 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2026 Aligned Provident Fund Tax Rules with EPF Framework from 1st April 2026

Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits. The changes bring income-tax rul...

February 4, 2026 3273 Views 0 comment Print

Employee Contribution to PF/ESIC allowable if Paid by ITR due date

Income Tax : The amendment replaces the fund-specific due date with the return-filing deadline for claiming deductions. Employers gain greater ...

February 2, 2026 3009 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


EPFO Urges Employers to Enroll Under Employee Enrolment Scheme-2025

Corporate Law : A six-month special scheme allows employers to enrol left-out employees and regularise EPF non-compliance with minimal penalties....

December 23, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

Government Launches Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025

Corporate Law : Ministry of Labour launches EPF Enrolment Campaign 2025 (Nov 2025 - Apr 2026) to expand social security. Employers can regularize ...

October 14, 2025 969 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Raises Auto-Settlement Limit to Rs. 5 Lakhs

Corporate Law : EPFO increases the auto-settlement limit for advance claims to ₹5 lakhs, enabling faster access to funds for members across vari...

June 30, 2025 1140 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer & UAN Generation Process

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces easier PF transfer with revamped Form 13 and bulk UAN generation for employers (without immediate Aadhaar)....

April 25, 2025 1002 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Empanels 15 Banks for Contributions, Total Now 32

Corporate Law : EPFO adds 15 banks for employer contributions, expanding to 32 banks. The move aims to enhance efficiency and reduce transactional...

April 3, 2025 969 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Deletes PF/ESI Disallowance as Section 143(1) Adjustment Held Beyond Scope

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined disallowance made for delayed employee contributions under Section 143(1). It held that debatable issues can...

April 30, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

No demand as EPF Scheme amendment to Para 27AA could not be imposed on exempted establishments without official notification

Corporate Law : Paragraph 27AA of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme could not be automatically imposed on establishments exempted under S...

April 23, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

Coconut Held is Fruit Under EPF Act Due to Beneficial Interpretation of Welfare Law: Delhi HC

Corporate Law : The issue was whether coconut falls under the fruit category for EPF applicability. The Court held it does, emphasizing liberal in...

March 21, 2026 561 Views 0 comment Print

SC Issues Notice on Late PF/ESI Deposit Deduction Dispute

Income Tax : The Supreme Court has taken up the controversy over delayed employees’ PF/ESI deposits, while the High Court upheld disallowance...

January 28, 2026 1269 Views 0 comment Print

EPF/ESI Disallowance from CPC Not Open in Section 143(3) Appeal

Income Tax : The assessee sought to contest an EPF/ESI disallowance arising only from CPC processing. ITAT ruled that issues from 143(1) must b...

December 27, 2025 660 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


EPFO Allows Transgender Identity Certificates for Name & Gender Corrections

Corporate Law : EPFO has approved acceptance of transgender identity certificates for name and gender corrections. The move strengthens inclusivit...

December 26, 2025 561 Views 0 comment Print

Erroneous EPS Contributions Corrected Due to Ineligible Membership: EPFO

Corporate Law : The authority held that pension contributions wrongly paid for ineligible members must be recalculated with interest, transferred ...

December 19, 2025 2103 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Aadhaar–UAN Seeding Deadline Ends: No Further Extensions

Corporate Law : EPFO has confirmed that the Aadhaar–UAN seeding deadline will not be extended beyond 31 October 2025. Employers must ensure full...

December 1, 2025 942 Views 0 comment Print

Salient features of Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2025

Corporate Law : EPFO's campaign (Nov 2025–Apr 2026) allows employers to enroll employees missed from 2017 to 2025. Pay only employer's share and...

October 29, 2025 1530 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Launches Revamped ECR System for Employers

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) from September 2025 with system-based validations, revised filing o...

September 26, 2025 1431 Views 0 comment Print


What is the formula to calculate EPS pension?

September 3, 2024 5538 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to calculate EPS pension, eligibility criteria, and the different types of pensions available under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS).

Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Withdrawal Rules

August 22, 2024 8826 Views 1 comment Print

Understand EPF withdrawal rules, tax implications, and conditions for partial and full withdrawals in 2024. Know when and how your EPF can be tax-exempt.

SOP for Management and Regulation of EPF Exempted Establishments

July 11, 2024 3330 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO releases SOP for managing EPF exempted establishments, including finalized Form RM-6 for third-party audits. Ensure compliance with new regulations.

EPFO SOP on functionality for Freezing / Defreezing MID/UAN/Establishment

July 4, 2024 2190 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about EPFO new SOP for freezing/defreezing UAN/MID/Establishment effective from June 30, 2024. Read the detailed procedure and implementation.

EPFO Eases Claim Filing: No More Cheque Leaf Uploads

May 28, 2024 4395 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO introduces a new relaxation, eliminating the need to upload cheque leaf images for certain eligible cases, expediting claim settlements and reducing rejections.

Registration Process under ESIC & EPFO

May 20, 2024 4689 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about EPFO & ESIC registration, applicability, and the step-by-step process for compliance. Ensure social security for your workforce with our comprehensive guide.

EPFO Clarifies Claim Settlement Without UAN for Death Cases

May 17, 2024 1971 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO allows processing of physical claims without Aadhaar in death cases to avoid delays, subject to verification and approval by OICs.

Are International Workers Provisions Under EPF & MP Act-1952 Unconstitutional?

May 17, 2024 1140 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the constitutionality of provisions for international workers under the EPF & MP Act-1952. Analyzing key aspects, including social security agreements and recent judicial rulings, to understand their impact on both domestic and international workers.

Karnataka HC Declares Para 83 of EPF Scheme & Para 43A of Pension Scheme Unconstitutional

May 15, 2024 8181 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court rules in favor of employers & employees, declaring para 83 of EPF Scheme & para 43A of Pension Scheme unconstitutional & arbitrary.

EPFO introduces Auto claim settlement for Education, marriage & housing

May 13, 2024 2385 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO is revolutionizing service delivery by introducing auto-mode settlement for education, marriage, and housing claims, reducing processing time and benefiting millions of members.

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