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FSSAI launched Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) wef 1st June 2020 replacing existing Food Licensing and Registration System.Food License Registration certificate is required to run a food product business. You have to register under Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to manufacture, distribute and transport food products. FSSAI is established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI Certificate and FSSAI License are same which ensures the quality, purity and other important factors the customers can rely upon.
There is no difference between FSSAI, FoSCoS and Food License. These are all the same.
| License Type | Eligibility | Validity | Consultation and Legal support Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
FSSAI FoSCos Basic License | Annual turnover of the business is less than 12 lakhs | 1 To 5 Years | For 1 yearRs. 1999/-For 2 yearRs. 2499/-For 3 yearRs. 2999/-For 4 yearRs. 3499/-For 5 yearRs. 3999/-No Hidden ChargeIncluding Govt. Fee Excluding GST |
FSSAI FoSCos State License | Annual turnover of the business is between 12 lakhs to 20 crores | 1 To 5 Years | Rs. 3499/-One TimeNo Hidden ChargeExcluding Govt. Fee Excluding GST |
FSSAI FoSCos Central License | Annual turnover of the business is above 20 crores | 1 To 5 Years | Rs. 4499/-One TimeNo Hidden ChargeExcluding Govt. Fee Excluding GST |
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PF Return Filing
All employees with PF registration are responsible for PF returns at regular intervals. According to government regulations, the 25th of each month is the last due date for employers to contribute to PF for employees. Today, employers can easily file their monthly PF through a unified portal (EPFO). If you want to avoid complications and errors related to PF return filing, you can contact Smart Trade Exim. A dedicated CA/CS will help you file the PF return on time flawlessly.
Employers are required to submit various data about the employers, employees, PF account number of the employees, amount contributed from both ends (employers and employees), details of employers covered under the EPF scheme, and other relevant information. Smart Trade Exim will take on the entire burden related to EPF return filling. Contact us now.
Penalties if not filed in time
The employers will face a penalty for not filing PF on time.
| Delays | Penalty |
| 0-2 Months | 5% per annum |
| 2-4 Months | 10% per annum |
| 4-6 Months | 15% per annum |
| 6+ Months | 25% per annum (subject to 100% maximum) |
Benefits of PF Return Filing on Time
Filing PF returns regularly has a lot of benefits for both employers and employees. Some of them are:
Compliance with the law
PF return filing is mandatory for companies meeting the terms and conditions of The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. All companies or entities should follow it to avoid penalties.
Employee Security
PF contribution by the employer helps employee social security. It helps them when they are in need or after retirement.
Tax Benefits
PF contributions help employers claim tax exemptions as the contributions are tax-deductible. Hence, it can help claim tax benefits.
Organized record maintenance
Regular PF contribution helps employers maintain the records of the regular contributions for the employees. Irregular and untimely payment of EPF for the employees will be hazardous for payroll management and clear data maintenance. Otherwise, a company will fall in a penalty.
ESI Return Filing
As ESI registration is mandatory for business entities or companies, ESI Return filling is mandatory for them. Employees’ State Insurance scheme helps employees with some social security as well as health benefits. To comply with the rule related to the ESI Act, ESI return filing is mandatory for all business entities or companies. ESI returns are the documentary contribution of the company towards their employees, which increases the workforce. The entire process might be complicated, time-consuming, and require expert assistance. Smart Trade Exim has expert CA/CS to provide seamless services.
By making the process smooth and flawless, you can meet the ESI return compliance before the time that saves penalties. So, what are you waiting for?Contact us now.
ESI Return Filing Deadlines
According to the ESI Act, employers must file ESI returns for six months or each month. The company must contribute it on or before the 15th of each month. If you want to pay half-yearly, the due date for the period of 1st April to 30th September is fixed for 12th November or before, and the period of 1st October to 31st March, the due date is 12th May every year. Don’t take a burden for it. Our professional CA/CS will file everything flawlessly before the time for your company or business entity.
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| Duration | Penalty |
| Less than 2 Months | 5% |
| 2-4 Months | 10% |
| 4-6 Months | 15% |
| 6 Months and above | 25% |
Essential Documents for Filing ESI Returns
To ensure a smooth and flawless process to file ESI returns, all business entities must submit the following documents:
(1) Attendance register
(2) Register of wages
(3) Accident Records
(4) Abstention verification Report
(5) Inspection book
(6) Cancelled cheque of the Company
(7) PAN Card of the organization
(8) Form 6 filling out and submission
(9) Monthly challans and returns for ESI
Benefits of ESI Return Filing
ESI return filing has a lot of benefits. Here are some of them.
Compliance with the law:
It complies with the ESI Act, and helps avoid fines or charges for not following the rules.
Employee Welfare:
It ensures financial help as well as medical support when they are sick, pregnant, or for similar other purposes. This contribution makes them feel secure.
Medical Support:
Employees get free medical treatment for their family members.
Clear data for the company:
Regular ESIC contribution helps maintain clear records of the company towards employee insurance. This helps companies when they are required to submit audit reports.
Monetary support when jobless:
If any employee becomes jobless, this contribution supports them. They can withdraw fully or partially from this account to get financial support.
Trust building towards the company:
Regular return filling builds confidence in the minds of employees that the company is great in providing ESI benefits. This makes them happier and more loyal to the company.
Good and clear business practice:
When you have to run a business for a longer period, clear data of ESI submission helps a lot. It is a great business practice.
Supports in tough situations:
If the employee cannot work because of injury during work, becomes disabled for any reason, or passes away, the employee or his family gets financial support.
Hence, ESI filing is a great business practice that helps employees a lot.
Would you like to get support for ESI return filling? The CA/CS of our company will do the needful flawlessly.
How We Work?
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Fill the Form & Make the Payment
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Expert Will Call You & Receive All the Necessary Documents.
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Filling Correct Information by CA/CS
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Generating Challan/Currency
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Chartered Accountant’s Certificate Uploading
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Successfully ESI Return Submission Done!