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September 2026
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EPFO’s VISHWAS, 2026: settle old PF damages at 0.25% to 1% a month — window closes 28 December 2026
28 December 2026ReliefThe one-time settlement scheme covers delayed PF contributions prior to 14 June 2024. EPFO says the closing date will not be extended.
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PF Trusts without a formal exemption order can regularise under the EPF Scheme 2026 amnesty till 28 December 2026
PF Trust amnestyReliefThe one-time amnesty is for PF Trusts recognised under the Income-tax Act that have no exemption order under section 17 of the EPF & MP Act or section 143 of the Code on Social Security.
August 2026
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EPFO Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 open till 31 October 2026: one-time window to enrol employees left out of EPF between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2026
EEC 2026 closes 31 October 2026ReliefEPFO has urged establishments to use the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026, notified with effect from 29 June 2026 and open up to 31 October 2026. Employers can declare and enrol eligible employees who stayed outside EPF coverage between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2026. The Campaign includes waiver of the employee’s share where it was not deducted earlier, subject to its conditions.
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