ESI registration is the mandatory process for employers to enroll under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme in India. The scheme is a self-financed social security and health insurance plan that provides employees and their dependents with medical and monetary benefits. It is managed by the Eligibility for registration Registration is compulsory for all factories and specified establishments that employ a certain number of people and have a maximum wage limit. Employee count: Generally, establishments with 10 or more employees must register. In some states, this threshold is 20 employees. Eligible employees: All employees earning a monthly wage of up to ₹21,000 (or ₹25,000 for people with disabilities) are covered. Covered entities: The ESI Act applies to a wide range of establishments, including shops, restaurants, cinemas, and private educational institutions. Contribution rates Contribution rates The ESI scheme is funded by contributions from both the employer and the employee. Employer's contribution: 3.25% of the employee's monthly wages. Employee's contribution: 0.75% of the monthly wages. Exemption: Employees with an average daily wage of up to ₹176 are exempt from paying their share of the contribution, but the employer must still pay their portion.
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