ECR EPF monthly e-Return

Happy News…. No More Annual Returns for EPF. There is no more Form 5, Form 10, Challans, Form 12-A, Form 3-A, Form 6-A etc.. but only ECR.

speedx is ready with latest module for ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return) of EPFO which is now mandatory w.e.f salary for the period of March.2012 paid in April 2012. Speedx will generate the required file to be uplinked in its specific format. You can still deposit your challans in multiple numbers.

All the employers have to register themselves to www.epfindia.gov.in to avail this facility. Once registered they can avail the following:

– No paper return to be prepared and submitted to EPFO.
– No need to submit other returns viz Form 5/10/12A,3A and 6A.
– Employers will get the confirmation of payment through SMS instantly.
– The contribution will be credited to the members’ account on monthly basis.
– Employers can view the annual accounts slip for accounting year 2011-12 on line.
– For earlier years employers can request for the annual slips through this portal.