ESI Monthly Returns
Monthly ESI contribution filing for an existing ESI registration, billed per employee.
What this service is
Monthly filing of ESI contributions on the ESIC portal for employers who already hold an ESI registration — contribution calculation and monthly filing for employees covered under the scheme.
Why it matters
ESI contributions are due monthly, and coverage depends on each employee's wages falling within the ESI ceiling. Filing on a fixed monthly schedule avoids reconciling several months at once.
Who needs it
- Employers already registered under the ESI Act
- Businesses with employees below the ESI wage ceiling
- Companies consolidating ESI filing with PF and PT
What you get
- Monthly contribution computed against current wage records
- ESIC portal filing completed each month
- Filing acknowledgement shared with you
- Priced per employee actually covered
Eligibility
- An active ESI registration (code number)
- Monthly wage data for covered employees
- ESI numbers for each employee
Documents required
Typical documents for this service:
- Monthly payroll and attendance data
- Employee ESI numbers and joining details
- ESIC portal login credentials
- Details of employees crossing or falling below the wage ceiling
Required documents may vary depending on the service, business structure, state and applicable regulations. We confirm the exact list for your case before filing.
How the process runs
Share payroll data for the month
Coverage and contribution checked against the wage ceiling
Monthly contribution filed on the ESIC portal
Acknowledgement shared with you
Timeline
Filed against the monthly ESI due date once payroll data is received on schedule — typically by the 15th of the following month.
Cost calculator
This fee is charged per employee, per month — enter your headcount for an estimate.
This is our filing fee only. The statutory contribution or deduction itself is a separate payment made to the department, not to us.
Pricing
| Trueline Solutions professional fee | ₹15 per employee |
| Government / statutory charges | As applicable — see below |
Government fees. The ESI contribution amount itself (employer and employee share) is a statutory payment, not a fee to us, and is separate from this per-employee filing charge.
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Flag employees crossing the wage ceiling as soon as it happens
- Share payroll data by the agreed date each month
- Keep ESI numbers on file for every covered employee
Don't
- Don't assume coverage is static — wage changes affect it
- Don't delay reporting new joiners
- Don't let ESIC portal credentials lapse
Questions people ask
Who is covered under ESI?
Coverage depends on the wage ceiling in force and the state. We check this against your payroll each month.
Is ₹20 per employee the only cost?
It is our filing fee per employee. The ESI contribution itself is a statutory payment made to the department.
Do you also handle ESI registration?
Yes — see ESI Registration if you are not yet registered.
Can this be combined with PF and PT returns?
Yes — see the Monthly Returns Package.