EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE (ESI) – COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION & FORMS GUIDE
Governed under: Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
Authority: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Applicable Across: India
ESI APPLICABILITY IN INDIA
Establishment Coverage
ESI is mandatory for:
- Factories and establishments employing 10 or more employees
- (20 employees in some states earlier; now mostly 10)
- Shops, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, educational institutions, hospitals (private), etc.
- Once covered, coverage continues even if employee count falls below threshold
Employee Coverage (Wage Ceiling)
- Applicable for employees earning Gross wages up to ₹21,000 per month
- For persons with disability: ₹25,000 per month
- Coverage continues till the end of the contribution period even if salary exceeds limit later
EMPLOYER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Establishment Identity Documents
| Document | Purpose |
| Certificate of Incorporation / Registration | Legal proof of business |
| PAN Card of Establishment | Mandatory |
| Shop & Establishment / Factory License | Operational proof |
| GST Registration (if applicable) | Business verification |
| Address Proof (Electricity Bill / Lease Deed) | Location verification |
Employer / Authorized Signatory Details
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
- PAN Card
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
- Official email ID
Banking Details
- Cancelled cheque of the company
- Bank account for ESI payments