EPFO Employer Contribution

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Hello All,

Need help with below query/confusion.

Is it mandatory for Employer to Match the Employee contribution of PF - e.g. If I opt for 1800 does Employer should match the same?
Can Employee opt for other than 1800 or 12%?
If Employee opt for 12% can employer contribute only 1800?

I tried for the resources in EPFO portal but there is no clear guideline about the Employer contribution.

Thanks

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Hi Jayadevkv

  • Employer contributions are typically capped at ₹1,800 if the basic salary exceeds ₹15,000 per month.
  • Employees can contribute more through VPF, but employers are not required to match the excess amount.
  • Employers are required to match the contribution only up to the statutory limit.
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Thanks @Shruthi95g - Follow up question

  1. If employee opts for 12% is it mandatory for ER to match that or can decide to contribute only 1800?
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the employer can decide to contribute only ₹1,800, even if the employee opts for a higher percentage like 12% of their full basic salary exceeding ₹15,000.

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Thanks, This is helpful

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