Provident fund is a social security system that was introduced for the purpose of encouraging savings among employees, so as to benefit them during the course of their retirement. Contributions are made by the employer and the employee on a monthly basis. PF contributions can only be withdrawn by the employee at the time of his/her retirement, barring a few exceptions. All employers having PF registration are responsible to file returns on a monthly basis. The filing of returns must be completed by the 25th of each month. This article deals with the filing of provident fund returns, and the various forms through which the purpose must be fulfilled.
DETAILS / DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
FORM 2
his form is filed for the purpose of declaration and nomination under the flagship schemes of Employees Provident Fund and Employees Family Pension. It must be filed by an employee when he joins an entity. The form must be submitted along with Form 5. Form 2 is divided into two distinct parts:
FORM 5
Form 5 is a monthly report which contains details pertaining to the employees who have been newly enrolled into the provident fund scheme.
FORM 10
Form 10 is a monthly report that contains details of the employees who have ceased to be a part of the scheme on a given month.