Indian Compliance Guides
PF / EPF setup and ECR filing in Easedesk
Set up PF for your employees, generate monthly ECR (Electronic Challan-cum-Return), and upload to EPFO portal.
Quick answer
PF → UAN → add each employee's UAN. Easedesk auto-calculates 12% employee + 12% employer PF on basic wages every payroll. Once payroll is processed, go to PF → ECR → pick the month → Generate ECR. Upload the file to unifiedportal-emp.epfo.gov.in.
Step 1 — Map UANs
PF → UAN Records → Add UAN for each PF-applicable employee. Mark whether PF is applicable (some senior employees may opt out).
Step 2 — Run payroll
Payroll → Process. PF is auto-deducted on basic + DA, capped at ₹15,000 wage.
Step 3 — Generate ECR
PF → ECR → pick the month → click Generate. The TXT file is created in EPFO's required format.
Step 4 — Pay challan + upload ECR
Log into unifiedportal-emp.epfo.gov.in → upload ECR → generate challan → pay via net-banking. Note the TRRN back in Easedesk.
Frequently asked questions
What's the contribution rate?
Is there a wage ceiling?
Can I pay PF directly from Easedesk?
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