The UAN is a unique identification number assigned to an employee enrolled in the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme in India. The UAN is provided by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), which is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The UAN aims to simplify the management of employees’ provident fund accounts and streamline the process of accessing provident fund information.
The UAN plays a significant role in payroll processing, especially in the context of managing and processing employees’ Provident Fund (PF) contributions.
FAQ
Employees can obtain their UAN through their employers. Typically, the employer generates and provides the UAN to the employee when they join. Verifying and activating the UAN to access and manage EPF-related services online is crucial.
Yes, UAN is mandatory for EPF contributions. All employers are required to generate and allocate UANs to their employees contributing to the EPF. It simplifies EPF management and ensures a centralised record for the employee.
It is essential to verify the UAN provided by the employer. In case of errors, discrepancies, or a change in employment, employees can request corrections or generate a new UAN through the employer or the EPFO portal.
UAN provides several benefits, including easy portability of EPF accounts, simplified KYC (Know Your Customer) documentation, and efficient management of provident fund contributions. It enables employees to access their EPF details and services online.
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