The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has recently made a few amendments in the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 (PF Scheme). These guidelines are mainly related to ‘early withdrawals‘ from Provident Fund & provisions related to PF withdrawals. These latest EPF withdrawal rules are effective from 10th February, 2016.
Amendments are related to;
- Full EPF balance cannot be withdrawn before attaining the Retirement Age.
- Continuity of EPF membership.
- Increase in Age limit to withdraw 90% of PF balance.
- Partial withdrawal of EPF amount on Resignation.
- Increase of retirement age.
Let’s discuss in detail about these new PF withdrawal rules.
Latest Update (20-Apr-2016) : “Govt rolls back new EPF withdrawal norms and old system will continue. The notification which was issued on 10th Feb, 2016 has been cancelled.” So, the existing rules will be continued..
Kindly click on the below image to download the latest notification.
Latest EPF Withdrawal Rules
- Full EPF balance cannot be withdrawn (limit on early PF withdrawals)
- Existing rule : The EPF members (employees) can withdraw the full EPF balance after 60 days of unemployment. (The EPF balance consists of employee’s contributions + employer’s contributions + interest amounts. Every month 12% of your “salary” is contributed towards EPF account.)
- New Rule : The EPF members cannot withdraw full PF amount before attaining the age of retirement. The maximum withdrawal on cessation of employment cannot exceed an amount aggregating employee’s own contribution and interest accrued thereon. You can withdraw your contributions + interest portion only. The employer’s portion can be withdrawn after attaining the retirement age (58 years).
- Existing rule : The EPF members (employees) can withdraw the full EPF balance after 60 days of unemployment. (The EPF balance consists of employee’s contributions + employer’s contributions + interest amounts. Every month 12% of your “salary” is contributed towards EPF account.)
- Continuity of your EPF membership
- Existing rule : If an employee withdraws full EPF amount after resigning from the job, his/her PF membership is deemed to be terminated. That means he/she is not a member of EPF scheme after the full withdrawal.
- New Rule : An employee can only withdraw his share on resigning from the job. You cannot withdraw full EPF amount before attaining the retirement age. So, you will still be the member of EPF even if you cease to be an employee of a EPF covered establishment. I believe that concept of ‘In-operative EPF a/c‘ may cease to exist.
- Retirement Age
- Existing rule : The retirement age is considered as 55 years.
- New Rule : The age of retirement has now been increased from 55 to 58 years.
- EPF Withdrawal provisions
- Existing rule : You (employee) can withdraw the full PF amount on retirement from service (55 years) or on cessation of employment and not being employed for at least 60 days.
- New rule : As discussed above, the retirement age has now been increased from 55 to 58 years and the option of full EPF withdrawal on resignation will not be allowed. You can withdraw your contributions + interest portion only.
- 90% of EPF balance
- Existing rule : You can withdraw up to 90% of your entire PF balance (employee share + employer share) on attaining 54 years of age or within one year before actual retirement, whichever is later.
- New rule : You would now be able to avail this option only on attaining the age of 57 years. The age has now been increased from the current 54 years to 57 years.
Budget 2016 & EPF Scheme New Rules
Budget 2016 is negative for the salaried class. As per the Budget 2016 proposal, at the time of retirement, 40% of the EPF lump sum withdrawal is tax-exempted, 60% of the corpus is subject to taxes as per the applicable Income Tax Slab. To avoid this, the EPF member has to invest this 60% balance in an Annuity life insurance product.
However, this 40:60 tax rule is applicable only on the corpus created out of contributions made after 1st April, 2016. also, the EPF member who is investing in Annuity dies and when the original Corpus goes in the hands of his heirs, then there will be no tax.
The Budget 2016-17 proposal of levying income tax on 60% of EPF balance has been withdrawn by the government. So, no tax will be levied on PF withdrawals at the time of retirement. The other Budget proposal to make 40 per cent of the total withdrawal from the National Pension Scheme (NPS) will however remain unchanged. (Latest news : 08-March-2016)
Your EPF contributions / savings are meant for your retirement. Dipping into the corpus before you retire prevents your money to gain from the power of compounding.
These new rules may FORCE you to accumulate a portion of your PF fund till you attain the retirement age. Besides above new rules, kindly note that the withdrawals from the EPF within five years of joining are taxable. 
TDS has been made applicable if one withdraws PF within 5 years. (Budget 2016 update : In case of payment of accumulated balance due to an employee in EPF, the TDS limit is being raised from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000. So, TDS is not applicable if the PF withdrawal amount is less than Rs 50,000. This new amendment is applicable with effective from 1st June, 2016.)
If you would like to retire early or would like to start a business after being employed for few years, you may surely not like these new EPF withdrawal rules.
Proposed EPF Withdrawal Rules with effective from 1st August, 2016
- The proposed new withdrawal rules will be implemented from 1st Aug 2016.
- The amended rules do not allow an employee to withdraw the entire amount from his or her PF account till the subscriber attains the age of 58, the age of retirement.
- According to the new rules, he/she can only withdraw the contribution to the PF and interest accrued on it. The employer’s contribution and interest can only be withdrawn after attaining the age of retirement.
- Based on the public feedback/backlash, it has been decided that ‘Full PF accumulations (Employees + Employer’s share + interest) will be paid to the EPF member on fulfilling any of the following conditions;
- Housing purpose of a member.
- Medical treatment – Self / family member suffering from TB, Leprosy, Paralysis, cancer or Heart operation.
- Marriage of children.
- Professional education of children (like Medical/Engineering/Dental).
- If EPF member joins an establishment belonging to or under the control of the Central or State Government and becomes a member of Contributory PF or any old age Pension scheme. (I believe this rule may again lead to lot of confusion and we may witness backlash from PVT sector employees.)
Latest News (18-April-2016) : The Minister of state for Labour and Employment (Independent charge) now decides to postpone the date of implementation of new conditions for EPF withdrawal to 1st August 2016. This was earlier planned for implementation from 1st May 2016.
Latest Update (02-April-2016) : The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has decided to make the above rules effective from 1st May, 2016 instead of 10th Feb, 2016. Accordingly, all the claims received upto 30th April, 2016 will be settled as per the earlier rules/provisions. Kindly go through the new circular, click on the below image to download the circular.
Latest Update (30-March-2016) : The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has decided to provide Interest on Inoperative Accounts from 1st April, 2016. This move will benefit over nine crore such account-holders having total deposits of over Rs 32,000 crore. Inoperative accounts are those wherein the PF contributions have not been received for 36 months. EPFO had stopped payment of interest to such accounts from April 1, 2011.
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Dear Sreekanth,
I have retired at the age of 55. My EPF balance was not taken. Now I am 58. I am sure that for the past 3 years, I was getting interest on my balance. If I decide not to withdraw the balance, will I keep getting interest and till what age ?
Dear Cherian ..EPFO has earlier stated that they will give interest on dormant accounts too, but I believe that no notification has been issued in this regard.
So, suggest you to submit your grievance to EPFO online..click here..
In case, you get a reply from them, kindly do share the information here, can be useful to other blog readers as well. Thanks!
Hello Sreekanth,
I have applied for PF since I completed 6.5 years in the same organization and applied for PF withdrawal for my marriage purpose. But it’s been rejected with the Insufficient service. If I re-apply the same application for pf withdrawal since 7 years completed. will they consider it and can I withdraw the amount?
Dear Sudha ..Minimum 7 years of contribution is required to take advance for the said purpose.
Kindly read : EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Hi Sreekanth,
I have resigned from job last January and I am planning to withdraw my entire PF balance( employee and employer contribution with interest component.) My question is If I take up a new job after few months. am i allowed to use the same UAN no for PF contribution from new company. Please clarify
Dear Sai ..Yes, you can quote same existing UAN number to your future employer(s) and get new EPF a/c linked to it.
Dear Shreekanth
I want to know if there is any latest change in partial withdrawal of PF amount. I want to withdraw one Lac rs for medical purpose and as i have heard that i just need to give self declaration for the same , no other documents like admission or doc documents are required , even i dont need to inform my company as well. I have completed2 yrs in service
pl help me if you have any information around this.
Dear Rahul ..Yes, no document is required. Kindly go through my latest article on this..
Thanks Sree.
One more help pls , i have updated Aadhar card on the PF website however it says pending for verification. My account number and mobile number is already there in the verified list.
Is there anything else needs to be done in order to get my aadhar number verified with PF office .
Dear Rahul .. Your employer has to verify your KYC details.
Your information is really appreciated. I have few doubts about my pf withdrawal.
I have pf amount of 1 lac 90 thousands and i heard i cannot take entire amount and few amount i should take after retirement. Now i am travelling to US in feb of 2018 and wanted to Withdraw my PF amount. Now i have completed 6 year 7 months in the same company and this is my first company.
Can you please let me know how much approximate amount i will be getting out of my 1lac 90 thousands.
Thanks again for your help.
Cheers,
Aravind
Dear Aravind ..As your contribution period is less than 10 years, you can withdraw entire EPF balance including EPS amount.
we are 4 person worked on private computer training centre . the management of the entire centre by indian army .we are working since 15 years i.e 2002. can we apply for epfo govt scheme. pl confirm
Dear trilok ..I believe you can apply (but I am not 100% sure on this). You may take help of a CA.
Dear sir
i am Michael Augustin
i had completed my pf formalities in my old office and they were already submitted my pf withdrawal form to the pf office at 4-Apr-17 but i was resigned my job at 30-Dec-16 they taken 3 months for the submission process now my doubt is when will i get my pf amount. how many days it will take
Dear Michael ..EPFO generally settles the claims within 30 days. Kindly track your claim status online.
i used those things already but it is doesn’t showing the details and its simply showing the record is not found and approval details on PPO and scheme certificates will be made available soon. then the pfo site is not even showing my balance and my passbook also the site is totally waste the page is not open. frequently its showing page is under construction or page error what will i do sir,
Dear Michael ..If ‘no records are found’, mostly your withdrawal form might not have been received by the EPFO. Suggest you to check with your ex-employer.
Hi Sreekanth,
First I would like to thank you for all wonderful clarifications. I am working in my present company for last 7 years. now I would like to withdraw my EPF money for house purchase. Whether any percentage restrictions or I can fully withdraw the available money? and what doc I have submit for the same?
Dear Suresh ..You can withdraw up to 90% of your EPF balance.
Kindly read :
EPF partial withdrawal rules.
Withdraw EPF balance online
Hi Sir,
I am quitting my job and going US for my Higher education. My last day in my company will be 10 July and as per this date I will be having 14 days short of 5 years.
I can see 3 contributions in my PF. Employee’s contribution, Employer’s contribution and a part of Employer’s contribution towards EPS. How much can I withdraw from my PF and what date shall I apply for PF disbursal in order to get maximum disbursment?
Thanks in advance 🙂
Dear Prashant,
If you fall short of 5 year period, kindly note that EPF withdrawal amount is taxable.
You can withdraw the entire balance.
Hi admin,
I worked in a private company for about 15 months and the balance in my passbook was around Rs.24,ooo. When I claimed, I’ve received just 11,000. Is this the amount I’ll get after all deductions? I think its no and there should be some error. Can u please explain??
Dear Sathish ..Did you receive both EPF & EPS?
The EPF balance if withdrawn before 5 years is taxable (though TDS is not deductible).
Kindly read : EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Thanks for your reply sir. It is not clear for me too because I just received a text from both bank and epfo that 11,000 has been credited to my account. My epfs balance is Rs.12,690. So can I assume that I’ve only received epfs and wait for some more days for the remaining amount to reach my account? What do you suggest sir?
Dear Sathish ..Yes, you may receive EPS amount very soon.
Dear sir,
I am over 62 yrs. of age & still working & contributing to EPF fund. If I wish to stop contributing to my EPF fund without resigning from my job, can I withdraw total accumulated EPF amount ? Thanks..
Dear nautiyal Ji .. I believe you can withdraw full EPF balance..
Dear Sir,
I was working in a private school, since 2010 but my EPF account operated from 2012. Now recently I have joined state govt. School. Can I withdraw my full PF amount. Is my withdrawal amount is taxable as according to pf history my service life is less than 5 years? My experience certificate although saying i have served more than 6 years.
Also another quarry is there any provision to switch over EPF to GPF?
Kindly let me know the information. Thanking you
Bratin.
Dear Bratin,
If you have contributed to EPF for less than 5 years, then withdrawal can be subject to taxes.
Kindly read :
EPF withdrawal & new TDS rules.
EPF to NPS
Dear Mr. Sridhar,
I was working in Central Govt. and took vol. retirement in 2006. I was working in Govt. till 01.06.2006 and in 2017 Jan 7th i joined a proprietorship firm and from that time on wards PF was deducted and credited into my account. Now my age is 57 years and my DOB is 26-02-1960. Now i wanted to withdraw from my PF for purchase of ready built house. How much i can withdraw and what are the other conditions for withdeawal.
Dear Gowrisankar ji..Did you withdraw balance from you old EPF a/c ?
Kindly read : EPF Partial withdrawal rules..
I left India in 2015. I want to withdraw my full PF now. Can I do that as per new rules
Dear Surinder ..Yes, you can withdraw full PF balance.
Read: EPF new Composite Claim form..
Dear Sir,
I applied for PF withdraw process 3 month ago but till time its showing payment under process from last 1 month on EPF portal.
I have download my passbook & i just want to confirm that which amount i will get after withdrawal .
Dear Rajesh,
You may submit your grievance about claim status to EPFO online..click here..
Thank sir ,
I just submit my grievanc.lets see what will happen.
Dear Sreekanth,
Hi How are you . nice information . iam working for an organization for more than 5 yrs , is their an option to withdraw Full / Partial amount from my PF to purchase plot. If yes , can you tell me the process for the same.
Thanks
Dinesh
Dear Dinesh ..Kindly go through this article : EPF partial withdrawal rules & options
I’m posting this on 12th of April 2017.
I have little confusion related to the post which you have made.
I’ve heard as per the new rule we can withdraw our PF money even if my tenurity is less than 5 years in a company?(I don’t want to give any fake reason of marriage or any other stuff)
I was working with a MNC and i just recently joined a new one a month ago. The tenurity was 2 years in total with the previous MNC. So can i withdraw money? I don’t have specific reason like marriage, House buying etc. I just want to make use of it.
If your answer is yes, then how much i can withdraw? Full amount or partial amount?
Dear Aquib,
One can withdraw full PF balance if he/she has been unemployed for minimum 60 days.
As you have joined a new company and if you are contributing to EPF scheme again, you have to transfer old EPF ac monies to your new EPF account.
Kindly note that above proposed rules have been scrapped.
Read : EPF partial withdrawal options..
What will be option for NRI .. i quit my company in June 2016 for last 9 month am working in different nation.
Can i withdraw my full PF amount
Regards
PS
Yes, you can apply for full PF balance withdrawal..
Hi
I am in a company and completed 5 year however, now I want to withdraw my PF amount
Please advise that how much amount can I withdrawl?
Dear Shariq..Kindly read : EPF partial withdrawal options & rules..
Hi Sreekanth ,
Thanks for the article.
I resigned from a company in November 2013 and withdrew my PF from there 6 months ago. But I believe I’ve been credited less than what I am supposed to receive. In the payslip there are three deductions – 1. Employee PF Contribution , Profession Tax and Employee State 1. . I worked there for 18 months and the total amount accumulation of 18 months is about 16500 INR. (excluding employer contribution). I have been credited 24,395 INR and I believe this is less as there is also interest included. Can you please tell me what is the interest amount that we receive on withdrawal? And to make clarifying my doubt easy for you, my total employee contribution accumalation for 18 months was around 9000 INR
Thank you
Dear Umair,
You would have got two credits, EPF amount with interest and EPS amount also.
Read:
Interest calculation on EPF a/c..
EPF withdrawal & new TDS rules.
Dear Srikant Ji,
Just wanted to know that while entering the data for new employee/ member registration in epf ecr 2.0 , there is an option given by site which asks us to fill monthly wage on joining.
Now i just wanted to know what to fill there – the basic salary of individual or gross salary of individula
I have filled gross salary of individual as per his joining files (Considering full month attendance present i.e – 31 days)
Do please let me if i have performed right thing or i need to show basic salary of employee on place of gross salary.
Dear SANDIP ..I am not sure about this, do not have much idea about employer side portal.
I am just completing 10 years in an organization. I am planning to purchase Land, Is it possible to withdraw PF, If yes what percentage can I withdraw?
Hi..Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & options..
Dear Srikant Ji,
Before i move further, a short and brief intimation of mine as i work with the capacity of HR in Gurgaon based organization. Now that i was an active member of CITE HR (a website known for HR related topics), i tried alot to find out if new epf withdrawal rules are on the card.
Can you tell if our employee can withdraw full epf amt(ee/er share) as earlier
I have got a lot of form 19 & 10c, should i get it filled and submit to PF Officees.
(However, if full epf is not allowed, Pls pass a notification as well)
Hope, you will just reply as this is my first and kind of introductory mail/request to you.
Thanks in advance !!
Sandip Pr Singh
Dear SANDIP,
Yes, can withdraw full PF balance.
Read: New EPF Composite Claim Form for all types of PF withdrawals.
THANKS FOR NOTIFYING IT !!
BEST REGARDS,
SANDIPPRAKASH SINGH
Hi Sreekanth,
I have been unemployed since last 2 months. I just wanted to know if I am entitle to withdraw full PF or not.
second question is, do I need to submit any documents stating that I have not been working since last 60 days?
if doc not required, would EPF office know that I have not been employed for 2 months?
thirdly, what all forms do I need to filled and submit for withdrawal of whole amount which includes pension amount.
Please help me get clarification on this matter.
Thanks,
Maddy
Dear Maddy,
1 – Yes, you can withdraw full PF balance.
2 – Not required. If you are employed and contributing to EPF scheme again, EPFO can track the status.
3 – You can submit Composite Claim form, and cancelled bank cheque, Form 15G & PAN card copy.
can’t thank you enough for the information.
Thanks for info Sreekanth. I have a query… I have worked for 2 years in an organisation and I have left it. After 2 months now I have rejoined another organisation they have created a new member id and linked to my UAN. I want to withdraw my PF of my previous organisation. Kindly suggest the best workaround to do it please.
Really appreciate your response.
Thanks
Dear Siddharth,
As you are contributing to EPF scheme again now, you have to TRANSFER your old EPF a/c monies to the new one.
Is there any way I can withdraw my monies?
DEar Sir i have worked for 5 years in my early company and i have joint new company and i have some issue in privies company of notice pri0d and i need some money from epf to pay my house emi can you pls advice me how i can take amt from epf
Dear shiv ..Kindly go through this article : EPF loans & advances..
Hi there! I really wanted to know if there are chances to withdraw full PF? Is it not possible at all or someway or other way its possible to withraw full 100% PF
Dear Chiragkumar,
Kindly note that all the above latest proposed rules have been scrapped.
One can withdraw full PF balance after remaining unemployed for minimum 60 days!
But TDS will be applicable if he/she leaves the job before 5 years? Corect?
Dear Amrinder,
Yes, it is a taxable income.
Read: EPF withdrawals & TDS rules.
I am going to resign from my present Organization by this month. I am working with present organization since lar 9 years. so how much pf i will get when i withdrawal.
Dear Ashish..You may check the balance by login to your UAN portal or through SMS..
Hi, I was working with a company in India for 11+years. Now I have moved to Canada. Is it possible for me to withdraw my pension amount, as I will not be in India to take pension benefit in India after the age of 58years.
Thanks.
Best Regards,
Anubhav
Dear Anubhav … Kindly note that EPS can be withdrawn if the service period is less than 10 years only.
Hi Sreekanth,
I have withdrawn some amount for site (Plot) purchase from EPF. Can I withdraw some more amount for house construction in that site from EPF?
Dear Raman ..I believe that only one time it is allowed for the said purpose. Kindly refer to Table no. 1 in the this article.
Dear Mr Reddy,
Really appreciate your effort to maintaining of this blog.
I have total 6+ years of experience in IT with 4 IT companies. I am currently working with 4th company and i have doubt with PF withdrawal.
1. Mphasis 2.Wipro 3.HCL 4.Cognizant (Started from Nov-2016)
I am planing to withdraw PF from 3 companies and i didn’t transferred any PF account.
Should i need pay any tax If i am going to withdraw PF from 3 companies Individually ? Is there any chance pay tax while withdraw from 1st company ?
Do you have any idea for 15G and 15H will provide the above companies ?
What is difference between EPF and PF , Heard EPF is not possible to withdraw complete amount ? Is it applicable to me also ?
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Nagesh.K
Dear Nagesh,
Are you contributing to EPF scheme @ CTS?
I didn’t contribute any pf specially but in every company employee and employer contribution is common right ?
Thank you very much for your reply.
Can I expect answers to above questions?
Dear Nagesh,
I mean whether your company is offering EPF scheme or not, looks like they are offering.
As you are contributing to EPF scheme at CTS, you can not withdraw old EPF account monies, you have to TRANSFER those amounts to your new EPF account.
Read: How to consolidate EPF accounts?
Hi Sreekanth,
Your information is really appreciated. I have few doubts about my pf withdrawal.
I have pf amount of 1 lac 80 thousands and i heard i cannot take entire amount and few amount i should take after retirement. May i know how much amount i will get after changing the job approximately comparing to 1 lac 80 thousand. Now i have completed 6 year 5 months in the same company and this is my first company.
Thanks again for your help.
Dear Dat,
Are you going to contribute to EPF scheme in the new company?
Yes but i am not interested to transfer and wanted to withdraw my pf amount.
Yes but i am not interested to transfer and wanted to withdraw my pf amount.
HI, WHAT DOCUMENTS IS REUIRED TO WIHDRAW MY PF FOR HOME LOAN REPAYMENT, AND TIME TAKEN FOR THE COMPLETE PROCESS.
Dear Santosh..Kindly go through below articles;
EPF new Composite claim form.
EPF partial withdrawal options & guidelines.
Hi Mr. Reddy,
Can you pls help me in understanding the PF & Pension amount withdrawl. I got the 1 UAN from my old company and after 5 years I took PF advance loan in Last April ’16. After that I left that company and joined new company anfd they gave me new UAN. Now I’ve submitted PF 19 / 10 Pension form at Delhi PF office to withdraw the same.
But in PF withdrawl form I have given my old UAN. So do I get the money in that instance for pF and Pension both? Or is there any huddle in getting the amount to be withdrawn.
Regards,
Supriya
Dear SUPRIYA,
An employee can have only UAN.
Read : Have you been allotted two UANs?
So, suggest you to transfer old EPF a/c monies to your new EPF a/c which is linked to new UAN.
Automatically the old UAN should get deactivated.
Sir
1. I don”t want to job now, can i withdraw my full amount of PF after 2 months limit. whether there is tax applicable on before withdrawal from completing 5 years.
2. Should i kept it till completing of five years from opening of account. and there is any problem if account is ineffective for 1.5 years.
Dear Aman,
Even if you keep it for 5 full years, if your contribution period is less than 5 years, such withdrawals are taxable.
Kindly read: EPF withdrawals & TDS rules.
Hi.. I am a little confused as to the latest rule. Have the govt rolled it back entire and i and i can withdraw employee+employer contribution after 60 days of unemployment? Or do I need to show any of the resons for employer contribution, like housing or children’s education of some disease etc?
Dear Dhruba ,
The latest proposed rules have been totally scrapped.
Yes, one can withdraw full PF balance after 60 days of unemployment.
I m not able to login for UAN activation portal. Could you please help me .
Dear Mr Reddy,
Really appreciate your effort maintaining this blog.
I recently left my last employer where I serve from Jan 2007 to Dec 2016 for full 10 years, and I moved to the US. Now my employers have emailed me instruction to withdraw the PF and Gratuity. T
They have already credited the gratuity of more than 1 Lac to my salary account. Now I have PF to withdrawal left.
Can you please advise on below.
Can I withdraw all mount including my contribution(PF+VPF)+Interst+company contribution now when I am at the not retirement age, without paying and penalties or TDS?
Can I keep the money in PF account without withdrawal and withdraw when I moved back to India?
Note: I moved out of India and working in the US. Please suggest some options.
Dear JC,
Can I withdraw all mount including my contribution(PF+VPF)+Interst+company contribution now when I am at the not retirement age, without paying and penalties or TDS? – Yes, you can withdraw. However, as you have completed 10 years of service/contribution, EPS portion can not be withdrawn. After 10 years of completion of the service, the employee cannot withdraw from his EPS. You will get pension amount.
Can I keep the money in PF account without withdrawal and withdraw when I moved back to India? – Yes, you may do so.
Hi Sreekanth,
Firstly, I would like to thank you for this wonderful site and article. Your articles are very helpful
15th Feb 2017 is my last day in my current organisation after completing 11 years of service. This was my first company. I have my UAN number. I am not joining any other organisation.
I have following queries :
1. After how many days post separation can I withdraw my entire EPF amount?
2. What is the process for EPF withdrawal?
3. Will the withdrawal be taxed?
4. How long can I keep the amount in my EPF account if I do not join any other organisation?
5. I tried logging into epf site (https://unifiedportal.epfindia.gov.in) and click on UAN member e-sewa (https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/). UAN member e-sewa site never opens.
6. Can I withdraw EPS amount post separation?
Thank you in advance for all your help and support.
Regards,
Abhay Dharamshi
Dear Abhay,
1 – After 60 days (min), if unemployed.
2 – Read : New EPF withdrawal forms & process.
3 – Read : EPF withdrawals & TDS rules.
4 – I believe, it can be up to retirement age.
6 – Yes.
Hi Sreekanth,
I worked with my previous organisation for 3 years and left the company in September 2016.
I joined another organisation immediately after that.
Now, if I withdraw the PF amount from my previous organisation, will I get full refund of my PF amount?
Also, will this PF amount be taxable after withdrawal ?
Thanks,
Sireesha
Dear Sireesha,
If you are employed and currently contributing to EPF scheme again, you need to TRANSFER monies in your ole EPF account to new one.
Did you link new EPF a/c to your existing UAN number?
Hi Sreekanth,
Yes, I have linked my new EPF a/c to my existing UAN number. I am trying to transfer the money in my old EPF account to new one through EPF website but I am unable to transfer since the website is down.
Hence, I am thinking to withdraw the money in my old EPF account. But I wanted to know if any tax will be deducted if I withdraw the PF amount. Will any tax get deducted for me?
I am not sure. Please suggest. Should I wait for the EPF website to be up and then apply for PF transfer. Or can I withdraw my PF ampunt?
Dear Sireesha,
Just you to wait for some more days and submit Transfer request.
Kindly read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Thanks for the reply Sreekanth.
HI,
I quit a company in Dec 2016 and now looking for a new job. I wanted to know if its mandatory to withdraw the EPF after 60 days of quitting a job or can we keep it untouched till we get a new job? Because I want to join a new company and continue to use my existing UAN number for EPF. Please help us understand this.
Thanks.
Dear Sreeman,
It is not mandatory.
Once you find a new job, you can transfer monies in Old EPF a/c to new account.
You can link new EPF account to your existing UAN.
Hai Sreedhar,
I have been working for 4 years in India and my joining and relieving dates are 2/6/2012 and 29/7/2016… i have applied for pf and finished all my documentation and it was submitted in October 2016. As of 2017 Feb the status is “Payment under process”. Which means will I get the PF amount or not as per new rules…
Also Balance of PF in EPF Portal is showing only till 29/6/2015…. (why not 2016?)…
Dear Anitha,
Have your PF contributions been deducted and deposited by your employer correctly?
Kindly note that these latest rules have been scrapped, you can withdraw your full EPF balance.
Dear Shreekant, I have completed 9 years 7 months in service. Can I withdraw my pf amount including the pension fund to re-pay my home loan, which is more interest rate than pf interest. Still am in service. please advise.
Dear Philip..Kindly read : EPF partial withdrawal options...
EPS amount can not be withdrawan. Also, after 10 years of service, only Pension amount is payable ..
Hi…
1) I have worked in one company (Dec.2005 to Dec.2013)—> 8 Years. —> Last PF deduction in Dec. 2013.
Now completed 3 yrs. —> after that shall we get the interest ?
2) Pl. guide whether i have to withdraw my PF or to continue ?
Dear Vipul,
As per recent news, EPFO has confirmed that they are going to pay interest on Dormant accounts too but awaiting Notification on this.
MYPREVIOUS COMPANY PF IS NOT TRANSFERRED AND HAVING THE UAN NO.
NEW COMPANY HAVING THE TRUST AND I HAVE LEFT THE JIB ALSO FROM LAST 30 DAYS HAVING ALSO NEW UAN NO.
MY QUESTION IS
1–IF I JOIN ANY NEW ORGANISATION THE TRUST DEPOSIT PF IS TRANSFERED AND SAME WILL REFLECT FROM THE DATE OF PF deposit or only amount is transfere.
Dear sanjay,
You need to have only one UAN number.
In case you join a new company, if you give second UAN number then you have to transfer old EPF account monies to the new PF money.
Suggest you to transfer 1st PF a/c monies as well.
Kindly read: Allotted two UAN numbers? How to deactivate old UAN?
i had leave my privous company on 4th November 2016 (which is my last working day) .i want to withdrows my pf .
my total sevice is 6 years in last company. kindly let me know how much pf amount i can withrow (100% or less than that). what document i have to submit for the same and where ?. I have my UAN number with me.
Dear sir,
i was completed PF process on 12-01-2017 and is it possible to get my full epf amount form 19+10 c fund.Because oct-16 i was get the loan from pf and i resign the job on 07-11-2016 my last notice period working day 02-12-2016 .kindly advice me.
Note;
i was not join any company for job and start own service wrtk with my job related.
thanks & regards,
R.NAVAS KHAN
Dear NAVASKHAN,
You can get full PF balance.
Dear sir,
thank you very much for your guide line i was received the epf with drawl amount.but some doubts in my settlement.my eps amount Rs-57914 it is correct or not.kindly reply me for further appeal.
1. I was work 6.3 years 75 months my basic salary Rs-10211.
2. My EPS contribution Rs -1250 per month.
3. As per my EPS balance amount in pass book Rs-59718.
Thanks & regards,
R.NAVAS KHAN
9788865656
Dear NAVAS,
If there are any discrepencies, you may kindly contact EPFO @ click here..
hi sir. i done pf process.more than 30 days pf process my pf does not refund.sir how many day in pf refund, and if pf does not refund what we can take action. pleas sir help me.
Dear Narendra ..Generally the claims are settled within 30 days. Kindly check the status of your claim at EPFO claim status check portal..
respected sir, can i withdraw amount from my pf account for paying home loan
Dear heena ..Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & options.
Hi Sreekanth, my name is sagar chauhan my pf is not in delhi it is karnatka where can i visit to apply my pf i m already visit to dwarka sec-23 epfo office but they are rejected my file because they said it is not in delhi plz tell me what can i do my next step??
Dear Sagar,
If your UAN KYC details have been verified by your ex-employer then you can post the withdrawal forms to EPFO Blr office directly.
Read: New EPF withdrawal forms..
Hi Sreekanth,i could not login my uan memer portal site there was error any time what is the issue this site is block or….
Dear Sagar..Yes, EPFO has officially communicated that there are some tech issues with their portals, we may have to wait for some more time to use their online services..
Dear Sreekanth, My date of joining in my firm is 05 Nov 2007 and I will be completing my 10yrs in 2017. I am planning to resign and need to put my papers in September or October (Including my 1 months notice period). Need to check 1. can I receive full refund of EPF?
2. Will there be any taxes/TDS deductions? (Its been more than 5 years since the account was opened)
Dear Maqsood,
The PF withdrawal amount is tax-exempt in your case.
Regarding EPS (pension) part, if you complete 10 years of the service, the withdrawal option ends.
An employee can start receiving pension under EPS only after rendering a minimum service of 10 years and attaining the age of 58 or 50 years.
Dear Sreekanth,
That means I should not complete the 10 years in my firm
Hi Sreekanth,
I have left an organisation April 2014 after almost 18 years of service. When I left the organisation, my citizenship is changed and I joined new job overseas. Since April 2014 I don’t receive any PF in India. Under “left establishment & Not joined another” am I eligible to withdraw all my PF?
MN
Dear Mohan ..Yes you can withdraw PF full balance..
DEAR SIR
I HAVE 1 QUERY MY FATHER DOING JOB IN A PRIVATE FIRM AND THAT TIME NO AGE PROOF SO FATHER SUBMIT THE AGE PROOF OF 1958 . AS PER YEARS MY FATHER GET RETIRMENT. BUT ALL NEW DOCUMENT ARE 1962 AS PER AGE PROOF LIKE PAN CARD AADHAR CARD .
SO SUGGEST ME CAN WE ABLE TO WITHDRAW FULL AMOUNT OF PF YA ANY PROBLEM SHOULD COME IN FUTURE.
Dear Inder,
What is the DOB that has been recorded with the EPFO? Has the KYC details (Aadhar/PAN/Bank) been verified by his employer?
SIR KYC AND AADHAR PAN DOB IS 1962. AND COMPANY SAY THAT UR RECORD WILL BE 1958 SO U GET RETIRE. SO TELL ME CAN I DO LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE COMPANY BCAUSE ALL PROOF R 1962. ONLY COMPANY RECORD 1958. PLZ TELL WHAT I DO.
Dear INDER,
I believe your father can submit request for DOB correction (to 1962) to EPFO, can submit the ID proofs to justify this.
Read : UAN help desk portal
THANK U SIR FOR ADVICE AND HOPE ITS GUD FOR ME.
LAST TWO COMPANY I AM NOT WITHDRAWAL THE PF CAN I TRANSFER OF THIS BOTH PF ID FOR NEW COMPANY
Yes dear SATISH .
Kindly read: How to consolidate multiple old EPF accounts?
Hi sir me Saddam and I left my company 3month back n presently i am not working.
Can i withdrw full amount of PF without employer signature bcz i am staying far away from the company.and also can i withdrow the amount from other state PF office.
Dear saddam,
Yes, you may withdraw full PF balance.
If your bank account details & Aadhar is linked to your UAN and have been verified by your employer, you can submit COMMON EPF WITHDRAWAL (Aadhar) form directly to EPFO. Employer’s attestation is not required.
Hi ,
I am about to withdraw my PF from my previous 2 companies.
its over 5 and 4 years i have left those companies.please let me know how and when can i withdraw my pf from these 2 companies .can i do it in the next 2-3 months?
Dear suhail,
Are you employed now and contributing to EPF scheme again?
Yes i am employed now..and every month my PF is been deducted.
Dear suhail,
If so, you have to TRANSFER your old EPF a/cs monies to the new one.
Read: How to consolidate multiple old EPF accounts?
Thanks for ur help Sreekanth ..So does that mean that transferring is the only option i have? cant i remove the previous pf money ? if the answer is no then when can i remove the money.
My previous employer has deducted the PF amount every month for 1 yr.( I employed there) but they deposited only 3 months amount. Rest of the amount still not deposited to my account after leaving that company 11 month ago. What should I do? Kindly suggest me.
Dear Shiv,
Kindly go through this article, cane be useful to you: What if your employer does not deposit EPF money
WORKING IN AN ORGANIZATION (PVT LTD.) FROM AUG 2010 NOW I WANT TO WITHDRAW MAX AMOUNT FROM MY PF FOR SOME PERSONAL NEED WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE I AM NOT RESIGNED . KINDLY CONFIRM MAX AMOUNT CAN WITHDRAW AND PROCEDURE
Dear JITENDRA,
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules..
HI sreekant,
my name is sagar chauhan i m sending all hard copies of my documents with my last company but i did’nt response last 45-50 days i will send my cancel cheque also plz tell me what can i do???
Dear sagar,
Kindly check the status of your EPF claim…Read: How to check the EPF withdrawal application status online?
If there the status is blank (no record) then your employer might have not yet submitted the form.
plz tell me what can i do
there is no record found
Hello Sir,
Thank you for very informative article.
I have a query regarding my EPF. I commenced work with Employer (Sept 2011) and ended (Jun 2014) after which I moved abroad and recently returned to India(not working at the moment). Most likely I will pursue education in near future. In this scenario:
1. can I receive full refund of EPF?
2. Will there be any taxes/TDS deductions? (Its been >5 years since the account was opened)
Thank you
Ram
Dear Ram,
1 – Yes.
2 – Yes, as the contribution period was less than 5 years. Kindly read: EPF withdrawals & TDS rules.
hello there, I work for a private company, I have 2 questions
1) On retirement – would I get all the PF balance in my account back or would there be any restrictions
2) Would that attract any income tax.
Dear arun,
1 – You can get full PF balance.
2 – No, if the scontribution period is more than 5 years.
Hello
My wife left her job in March 2015 and moved Abroad with me. Can she withdraw the EPF from her previous employer without any tax deductions. She is unemployed since then (around 1.5 years now)
Do you have any post for procedure to withdraw the EPF (like in this case)?
Dear Anuj,
Yes, she can withdraw full EPF balance.
Read : EPF withdrawals & Tax deduction rules.
If her UAN account is active and KYC details have been verified by her ex-employer, she can submit the new UAN based withdrawal forms directly to EPFO.
What is the latest rule to get interest on old PF account.
I have PF account from previous employer which is not operative from 2015 march and not transferred to new employeer or withdrawn it .
Do I get interest for this current 2016 – 2017 year.
Dear Vishnu,
If you are contributing to EPF shceme now, suggest you to transfer the old EPF monies to new ac.
Read: How to consolidate multiple EPF accounts?
SIR
GOOD MORNING. CAN YOU PLZ TELL ME WHETHER PF IS DEDUCTED ON BASIC OR GROSS SALARY??
Dear Mathi,
Every month 12% of your “salary” is contributed towards EPF account. Your employer also contributes 12% of the salary to your EPF a/c. Out of this 12% of your employer’s monthly contribution, 8.33% goes towards EPS (Employees Pension Scheme) and only 3.67% is invested in Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). So, you contribute 12% of your basic salary and your employer contributes 3.6% of your basic salary towards EPF deposits.
The definition of SALARY for EPF calculation is : Salary = Basic + Dearness Allowance.
Read : EPF a/c interest calculation : Components & illustration (Employees’ Provident Fund)
Mr. Sreekanth
My question is the employee joined mid of the month then the PF deduction is calculated on proportionate or on full month basic amount??
Regards
Satya.
Dear SATYANARAYANA,
In case of mid month joining or leaving scenarios,the PF will be prorated accordingly and the contribution will also get prorated.
Hello Sir,
My name is sunil kumar patel,my query is,
Do I still need to take employers signature to file my EPFO withdrawl form in EPFO office,according to new rule??
Dear Sunil…Kindly go through this article : New EPF withdrawal forms..
Dear sir. I left my job last Oct-10-2016. and i also joined new company they said we can give new PF facility. So
1. can I get my full EPF balance ? I already registered with UAN
2. I have salary account bt i have not cheque leaves so what should i do ?
3. what documents will requiter ?
4. Finally I dont want to go my old office for get my PF….so can i get my PF amount in other way
Please Help Me sir
Dear Shivanna,
If you have joined a new organization and going to contribute to EPF then you have to TRANSFER old EPF monies to the new account.
Hi Sreekanth,
I have a query regarding PF with drawl, i am working in a company for the last 18 months(Not resigned), is it possible to withdraw any Partial amount from my PF account. If so what is the procedure that i need to follow?Awaiting your reply.
Thanks in Advance,
Ajay
Dear Ajay..Kindly read – EPF partial withdrawal rules & options.
Hello Sreekanth, I have a query. In recent past, whichever the company we get changed into, our pf is getting accumulated into UAN No. My concern is can we go ahead and withdraw this amount partially whenever we required; however, pf nos. will be differed; and also, one more question is I had a PF account which is of very old when there was no UAN no. now will I be able to withdraw since I had left it for so many years may 4-5 years. please advise, so that I can go to the company ask for the same. Thanks
Dear Vijay,
You can get your old PF monies transferred to your new/latest EPF account.
Read: How to consolidate multiple EPF accounts?
Partial EPF withdrawals; Read : EPF Partial Withdrawals / Advances : Details, Rules & Guidelines
I retired in January 2014 and shall complete three years in January 2017.I have not withdrawn my PF deposits.After three years ie January 17,it will become inoperative account.If I continue my deposits after January 2017,will my deposits earn interst,if so, till what time.Is there any time limit for withdrawl of inoperative accounts .
What is the procedure of withdrawl of inoperative accounts(documents/formalities to be completed.)
Dear Mehta Ji,
May I know your age?
Kindly note that EPFO is going to pay interest even on Inoperative accounts. But the notification is yet to be released regarding this.
If you would like to withdraw PF then you may route the withdrawal request through your ex-employer or submit new UAN based forms (if you have UAN and kyc details are verified).
Read : New EPF withdrawal forms.
Dear Sreekanth,
Thanks for your response.I shall turn 61 in january 2017.Please share the notification as and when the same is issued by EPFO/Ministry of Labour.
Dear Sir,
I gone through all your suggestion, I am really want to thank you your efforts and patience to words reading the q? and Answering to all.
I have q and i hope you wont feel bad to answ me.
1) i am working in reputed safety engineering college from 2012 feb. which this college rune under trust.
2) Till 2015 Oct for all employees management was not given facility for PF and ESI to, after asking all time to need those facilities.
3) From 2015 oct as we are getting increment. as i hv got increment 3773 rs, as they mentioned.
my salary was 16000rs. after deducting of My ESI 1773 rs ,2 months before they started telling your not eligible for ESI facility. due to your withdrawing salary 16000 and above, but from 2 months they are paying the ESi amount only 500rs, initially they told your esi will will be deducted 1773. here i dint understand the logic of this company.
4) Same in PF also they started tell the same stories as same above, but as a PF they were deducting 2000rs its means, they said name shake you got your increment 3773rs but i am working from 2 years same salary, 16000rs.
5) Pls suggest me what do, how to q it. Till now this company not given PF no TDS details even they deducting 200rs as a TDS also.
6) Now i am planning resign to to this company.
Now this year they started telling no increment. But one this i No this company making huge money. this company every year turnover 7 to 8 crore.
pls sugess me wat do
Dear Bhoomi,
Thank you for your appreciation.
EPF :If your college employs more than 20 individuals, it is mandatory for them to offer EPF scheme.
TDS : If your (or any employee’s) projected income after considering your income tax declaration and provisional investment proofs (if any) is above the basic income tax exemption limit, your employer is bound to deduct TDS from your Salary. The TDS deducted by your employer will then be deposited in Central Govt’s account against your PAN number.
Read: TDS deducted by Employer but not Deposited? How to check TDS details online?
You may also check if your organization is deducting EPF or not, kindly read this article;
How to check online if your Company has deposited EPF dues?
Sir,
I have completed my service 9 year single company.so I doesn’t want to transfer in pension scheme.
Kindly suggest for the rules
Dear Udit..I am unable to understand your query, kindly re-phrase it.
WHAT IS THE INTEREST PAID IF MY PF AMOUNT IS KEPT AS IT IS.
Dear Ramesh.. EPFO to pay 8.8% as interest on Inoperative EPF (Employee Provident Fund) accounts.
Hi Ravi,
This is Ramesh Kumar. i am staying in hyderabad, ex-employee of Virtusa Polaris company. i had resigned from my job. I have some questions about PF withdrawl.
1. can i withdraw my PF amount at any period of time.
2. is there any specific period for withdrawing PF amount
kindly suggest.
regards,
ramesh kumar
9949020396
Dear Ramesh,
1 & 2 – Yes, if unemployed for min 60 days.
Dear Srikant
I would like to know, what is the past and latest EPF rule position on paying interest and tax there off on accumulated balance of a dormant (inoperative) account? Kindly revert with authority giving Sec No of the act on the subject.
Dear MVR Rao,
EPFO to pay 8.8% as interest on Inoperative EPF (Employee Provident Fund) accounts – This is as per the latest news reports.
However, I believe that the official notification is yet to be released.
Hi Sreekanth…. I was working in a pvt company for 4 years…After that I am working in state govt…So I was not able to transfer my EPF to NPS…after waiting for 2-3 years I was afraid that my EPF account become dormant…So I withdraw my PF now PF office deducted TDS and deposited towards my PAN…Now my question is is this PF withdrawl is taxable income? If taxable income for wch year I should show it? Should I mention in tax return of this year? I was not able to transfer my PF as reason is beyond my control…Please reply soon…Thanks in advance…
Dear Ravi,
It is a taxable income and can be included with the your other income in the financial year in which you have made such withdrawal.
Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Hai! 20 days before i was applied my PF Withdrawal,in application form i was mentioned online transfer, it is possible to get cheque? In behalf of me i send my friend. please reply and how many days for Processing of PF?
Dear Prasad..The PF amount will be credited to your bank account as mentioned in the withdrawal forms. Generally they issue the credit in 30 days..
Hai! Srikanth
I will working 29-03-2012 to 24-09-2016 at sodexo organigation,total pf contribution at 133627/- so, please total pf with drawl amount details
I am regine 24-09-2016 in sodexo ,so pf withdrawl .pf amount both sides 133297/- rs , finally amount details
Dear bodapatistinivasarao..You may kindly check your EPF passbook.
Dear Srikanth your efforts are well appreciated in regards….In continuation to Rakesh question, I left my org 30days back and unemployed now. I work at Hyderabad but my EPF circle is Bangalore, 1 ) should I need to go to Bangalore to withdraw the PF amount or can i submit it in Hyderabad branch ? 2 If I can courier it , are they responsible to respond and which division [Bangalore KR puram]should i courier and can I do DTDC ? 3. As I had done only 30 days should I have to wait more 30days or can i courier it now so that once my 60days unemployment is done they will deposit ?4.what are the forms or documents I should courier ? 5. and attested documents I should courier ?
Dear satish,
1 – After min 60 days of unemployment, you can POST the new UAN based EPF forms to your EPF-Blr circle.
2 – To the division where EPF is maintained. Suggest you to send SPEED POST. You can track the claim status here..click here.. You can also submit the forms in person.
3 – Yes, have to wait.
4 & 5. Withdrawal forms, cancelled blank bank cheque, PAN card copy & Form 15G.
Dear Mr. Sreekanth,
My last working day in my previous company was 31/07/2016. Now, I am working abroad. So, my query are as below:-
1. Can I get the full PF amount with interest ?
(i.e. contribution of Employee + Contribution of Employer + Interest ).
If no, then when and how rest can be withdrawn ?
2. Is any tax deduction will be applicable while withdrawing my PF amount ?
Like as TDS/other will be applicable
Date of Joining :- 19/09/2011 &
Date of Resignation :- 31/07/2016
3. After how many days PF can be credited into my account ?
4. Can employer has any right to hold my PF ?
Awaiting your valuable reply……
Thanks & Regards,
Rakesh Prasad
Dear Rakesh,
1 – Yes you can get.
2 – Kindly read : EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
3 – No.
Hello Sir, My PF Account is in Bandramumbai ( Maharastra) and amount is held in my employers trust but I reside in Shivamogga (Karnataka). Now I am unemployed for more than 60 days. Please tell me where I should submit my application for full settlement. Also does any specific reason required for settlement.
Dear Adarsh,
You may mention the reason as ‘unemployed’.
You can post the new UAN based withdrawal forms to Bandra office. (Kindly check with your ex-employer too).
Thank you very much.
Hello sir,
I’m working in a company with three years of experience and now my basic salary is Rs. 14200.00 and no DA. My PF deduction is Rs. 1800.00. But now i don’t want PF to be deducted. Is it possible? If so what form i have to submit?
Dear Poongothai..No, you cant come out of the scheme now. You have to continue the contributions.
I have been with my prev org for around 6.3 years (LWD: 22/08/2016). I now work for a new company for the past 3 months (DOJ:25/08/2016).. I haven’t initiated the transfer of my pf. My UAN is updated in both of the pf accounts. My ques is :
1. Can I now withdraw my old PF amt as I had a continuous service of more than 5 yrs with my prev org ?
2. If yes, is it taxable ?
3. Do i have to transfer it to my new pf and then follow the partial withdrawals process ? or can i initiate a direct withdrawal ?
Dear Abdul..You can transfer the old PF monies to your new account & then can make partial withdrawals.
I am working in a private company, I am aged 61 yrs and am receiving pension. I am contributing to PF in my present organisation. I would like to withdraw funds for house repairs will I be eligible to withdrawal
Dear Ajay Ji…I believe, if you wish to withdraw full PF balance, you may do so.
Else – Can make partial withdrawals for these purposes..read this article..
Hi, Can I withdraw my full PF from my last organisation which I left 3 months back? It was managed by their own PF trust. I am currently with a company where the PF goes to government. Please advise. Thanks in anticipation.
Dear Jayant..You have to transfer the monies to your new EPF account.
Hi, My last EPF contribution was in month of November 2012.
My question is that if I am still eligible for interest as per new government guidelines on my account as it is dormant now?
Dear ankush,
Yes, you can get interest amount on your in-operative account.
Hello Sir,
I change my job some six months back and requested transfer of the PF to my current organisations account but it could not happen due to some reason not clear to me. Now i came across a better oppurtunity and switching yet again. Therefore had a couple of quries ;
1. If both of these PF’s (for my last and current organisations) could be transferred to the new organisation.
2. Alternatively, could i withdraw the PF from the last organisation in full and transfer PF of the current organisation to the new organisation.
Please advise.
Dear Shruti,
Suggest you to transfer the two PF a/c monies to the new EPF a/c after joining the new company.
Kindly read below articles:
1 – How to consolidate multiple EPF accounts? – http://www.relakhs.com/consolidate-old-multiple-epf-accounts/
2 – OTCP portal for EPF transfer claims – http://www.relakhs.com/epf-online-transfer-claim-otcp-uan-member-portal/
I have recently left my previous organisation with 6 years service. My last date was 10th Oct. I did not join the new company. I want to withdraw all my PF amount. Is that possible ?
Dear Sriniva..If you remain unemployed for minimum 60 days then you can withdraw full PF balance.
I have working with an company for the last 2 years, now im planning to leave the company next month,the new company has no PF practice hence i couldn’t submit my UAN as well, whether my current employer pay me the PF amount in F&F settlement ? quite confused..pls help me on this…
Dear Senthil,
They may not immediately pay it in F&F settlement. If your PF is managed by your company (Pvt trust exempted) then check with your employer about the time-line. If it is EPFO, you can submit withdrawal form, generally EPFO settles the claim within 30 days.
Read: New EPF withdrawal forms..
dear sir i sel my pension 500 and 100 manth past so i want to return my 500 peinsion and Ade my regular pension for ex. i have rs.1604/- pension and seal rs.500/- new i got rs.1104/- only when i have got full pebsiob rs.1604/-
Dear Sreekanth,
It is so nice that you are taking out time to answer the anxious queries. I have just a small doubt to get cleared from you. I have contributed nearly 50,000 to my PF account. However, I just received only 14,000 in my account with a message as BULK POSTING EPF1 SYS0. I am not sure why the remaining amount has not been credited into my account. Are there going to be further any amount transfer from the PF office?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Dear Rishi,
That can be your EPS amount and you may soon receive the EPF amount.
Hi.
I completed 4 years and 10 months in my previous organisation and left the organisation. Now it is more than 5 years after resigning.
Is TDS applicable for withdrawals?
Thanks
Dear Muthuraman..Yes, as you have contributed for less than 4 years, TDS is applicable.
Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules..
Sir,
I have received my employee’s contributions + employer’s contributions but its being over than a 10 days
I haven’t receive the interest amount.
So, could you tell me ” How much time it takes to process the fund ?”
Dear Ajay..Your would have received the EPF with interest amount, probably you may have to receive EPS amount.
Dear Sreekanth,
After applying for EPF withdrawn, within how many days it may credit to my given account. Please brief me.
Thanks in advance
Ravi
Dear Ravi ..Generally within 30 days..
Hi Sree,
Details are Nicely put up. Kudos for that. Our concern has 16 employees as of now. If all the sixteen has their salary above Rs.15,000/- do we have to register for ESI and EPF. Please give a clarity on this. Thanks in advance.!!
Dear Ramanujam,
At present, provident fund is mandatory in establishments hiring 20 people or more. I believe that the Govt is proposing to bring down this number to 10.
Dear Sir/Mam,
I wood like to know pf refund rule & regulation before one year working. or less then one year work. if some one work eight month, he or she can eligible to refund pf .
Regard
Braja
Dear Brajabandhu..If he/she is unemployed for more than 60 days then can withdraw full PF balance.
Dear sir,
I am sandip i had joined my first company through agency and on 3rd dec 2015 .And from 21st june 2016 i had prometed and directly selected to on job traning through company.and i resigned from agency i had reseved 7 sallery from agency .
SO i request you to know that can i withdraw my pf contribution+employer contribution+intrest.
Along with this i am working with another company there also my pf is being deducting and i working currently also with this company and above company is this will create any problem in pf .pls help
THANK YOU
Pls rply
Sir
Previously I worked in a company for 6 years and the epf was deducted from my salary every month when I claim it was found that the employer deposited the epf only for 5 years, and balance 1 year they didn’t deposit to epf office but they deduct the same every month. And I received my claim only for 5 years. So I request you sir please suggest me what can I do. and the employer changed the contact no. & I don’t have any contact with my employer, am very far from my employer Kolkata to Andaman.
Dear Bishu ..You may inform about this to EPFO directly, kindly submit your grievance at this link, click here..
Read: How to check if employer has deposited EPF amount or not?
Sir
Am worked in a company from January 2016 but my employer didn’t deduct any epf from the salary and also didn’t give any bonus, so what can I do please suggest me.
Hello
If i move from a PSU to a central govt organisation like indian railways where there is no PF scheme, the transfer option doesnt apply. so can i withdraw the amount without the two months unemployed condition?
Dear Apurba ..I believe you may have to wait for 60 days.
i pay 2 years for PF amount nearly 30,000. but now in my mobile sms balance just now showing 9000. why
Hi Sreekanth,
I wanted to withdraw partial amount of my PF and I have completed 6.7yrs of service
can you please let me know the steps to get the money and is it possible?
Thank you
Dear Lavanya ..Kindly go through this article : Loans & Advances on PF balance – Rules, options & guidelines.
Hi,
I am out of job from last 2 months. I have worked in two different companies for aroud 1.8 months. Please help me in knowing whether I can withdraw my full EPF amount including Employee share + employer’s share + accumulated interest.
Awaiting your response.
Thanks.
Dear Amit..Yes, you can..
Hi Sreekanth,
I have withdrawn PF account money( 2 years duration) this october 2016, my contribution was around 40,000 . Employers contribution was around 12, 000. I have received only 23,000 after PF withdrawal.
Dear Dr Rashmi ..That can be your EPS amount. You will soon receive EPF amount as a separate Credit.
Hello Sreekanth,
I worked in a Pvt . Company from Nov 1996 to Sept 2006. Company was under jurisdiction of EPFO office Vashi, Mumbai, Maharashtra
I shifted to Pune in Sept 2006 after switching job to another Pvt. Company, and continuing there till date. Current Company is under jurisdiction of EPFO office Pune, Maharashtra
Applied transfer of accumulated funds from EPFO Vashi to EPFO Pune in Jan 2015
Employee share + employer’s share + accumulated interest on both got transferred to current account with EPFO Pune in March 2015 ( praiseworthy service contrary to the legendary sluggish approach in PF offices ! )
My questions are
1. Will the accumulated corpus in the EPS (pension scheme 1995) from Nov 1996 to Sept 2006 also get transferred to the current EPS account?
2. The EPFO passbook ( easily downloadable from EPFO site) shows only the EPS balance from Oct 2006 to till date. What about the corpus accumulated from Nov 1996 to Sept 2006 in the previous organisation?
Regards
B D Sharma
Dear Bidyut,
1 & 2 – The accumulated service years are transferred. Actually you wont see the EPS amount in your passbook after the transfer is done. As the pension amount (after retirement) is based on no of service years, your total years of service will be considered.
Hi,
I resigned two months back and i have not apply for pf .Can i use my private bank account(Citi bank) for pf claim?
Dear Nagamalleswararao,
Did you register the same bank account in your UAN portal? Is it linked to your EPF account?
If yes then you can submit a blank cancelled cheque leaf of the same a/c along with the withdrawal forms.
Hi Sreekanth,
My citi bank was linked with UAN.Thanks for clarification.
Regards,
Nagamalleswararao
Hello Sir,
I start my job in month of sept 2016 and opt for PF contribution because of lack of knowledge.Both employer and employee contribution deducted from my CTC. In short approx 24% salary is contributed towards EPF. My CTC is RS 254400 per annum. so there is no tex benefit for me and I have better option to invest this 24% portion of my salary.Is there is any option for me to permanent close my EPF account and get my Full CTC. Because all my other colleagues getting their full CTC.I want to permanent close my EPF account. Is this possible if yes please guide me complete process.
Dear SAHIL,
Once you have opted for it, you have to contribute to the scheme.
dear sir,
plz suggest can i withdraw pf amount i have compleate 5 year for job
Dear Pankaj..If you are employed and contributing to EPF, you can’t withdraw full Pf balance.
Kindly read : EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Dear Shrikanth,
Thanks for your tremendous help sir,
Finally my withdrawal application got approved.
i have applied on 07/10/2016 for PF withdraw. Today they (EPFO Office) are updated in job portal that payment is under process. Now my question is still how many days will take to the amount credit to my account. Thanks.
For your kind information i had given the details to you.
Claim ID : ******
Status : Claim Form 19 for PF Settlement AGAINST Member Account No (******) has been approved. Payment is under process.
Claim ID :******
Status : Claim Form 10C for Withdrawal Benefit AGAINST Member Account No (******) has been approved. Payment is under process.
Dear Sakthi ..Generally, they take 20 to 30 days to pay the claim amount.
Sir,
I had submitted documents to withdraw my PF (2015to 2016) at delhi based previous company. i have send all documents hard copy by post but noreply yet wahat is the processer i m last 3 month not working so i have withdraw full pf amount aur no.how many days i have receive my amount.
Dear sagar ..If all the documents are in place, ideally EPFO processes the claim within 30 days.
Suggest you to track your claim status through this link, click here..
If I Left a job and again joined in another company after more than 3 months, means I was unemployed for more than 3 months after resigning from previous organisation, but currently an employee of other organisation, Can I withdraw my pF & how much %?
Dear Sachin ..If you are contributing to EPF shceme now in the new company, you have to transfer your old EPF a/c monies to your new EPF a/c.
Hello Sir,
I have worked in a Private LTD Company for two and half years and resigned in Feb. 2011. Few years ago, when I mailed to the Company Office for my Full and Final settlment that time I got reply to deposit due amount of Rs.2300/-
My point is that can I withdraw the PF amount now, five years have been passed for resingnation and what will be the due amt at present.
Kindly guide me.
*I registered on UAN and In-oprative Helpdesk three days before .
Dear Bhausaheb,
Are you liable to pay any dues to your ex-employer (by way of loans etc)?
If you are not contributing to EPF scheme now, you can withdraw the PF balance.
Submit your withdrawal forms to your ex-employer. Enclose – copy of PAN card, cancelled cheque leaf and form 15G (if required).
Hi,
We are running KPO company in Mumbai with 30 employees salary range is 6000-10000 ,We are planning to start EPF in coming months but some of employees dont want PF to be deducted they need full salary. Can you please guide me EPF is mandatory for each company have min 20 employee size OR no .Really on confused state .
Regards
Sree vinoth
Dear vinoth,
It is mandatory to offer the scheme in your case.
If this is a first job to an individual, he/she has to option to opt-in or opt-out of EPF shceme.
But if an employee joins your company and he/she has already contributed to EPF scheme earlier then he/she has to contribute to EPF.
Suggest you to kindly take help of a CA.
Sir,
I had submitted documents to withdraw my PF (2009 to 2013) at Lucknow based previous company. The company also verified & send it to PF Office. In PF office people are saying your account is not up date.So they d’not accept my form.Now the question is that who will update my PF account. Six month is going to end either company or PF office no giving any suggestion for next step.
You are requested plz suggest.
Dear eqbal,
If your company has really submitted the withdrawal forms and if EPFO has receive them then you can track you claim status here, click here…
Are you currently contributing to EPF scheme again in another organization?
Hi Sreekanth,
Needed a clarification on the Inoperative account. Now that Interest will be received in the inoperative account, this mean that it is no longer inactive? If I have a inoperative account, I can keep it that way?
Dear Manja ..Yes, the concept of in-operative EPF a/c has been scrapped. I believe that one can keep it till the retirement age (58 years of age).
Hi,
How do transfer PF amount old company to new company. help me please
Dear Meganathan,
Kindly read:
How to consolidate multiple EPF accounts?
Transfer of PF through OTCP portal.
I want to withdraw my PF amount . Please send the forms for filling up and send it to EPF Office
Dear Vijayalakshmi ..Kindly read: EPF new UAN based withdrawal forms.
Hi,
Want to check, is it possible to withdraw full PF amount after two month leaving the job?
Dear laxendra ..Yes, if one is unemployed and/or do not contribute to EPF scheme for more than 60 days..
Hi I am serving in Pvt Ltd Company for almost 12 Years and would be joining new Org at the beginning of next month. So I wanted to withdraw “My Contribution of PF + Interest” so is that allowed as per new rule?
If yes, then what forms or formalities I have to complete?
I have written it to PF department of Company and they say that it is mandatory to transfer PF to new Org, which I agree since as per new rules entire PF cannot be withdrawn. So please let me know if I can withdraw my share of contribution
Dear Milind,
If you are going to join a new company where EPF shceme is offered, then you have to transfer your exiting EPF a/c monies to the new EPF a/c.
Once you transfer your PF, you can make partial withdrawal (if really in need of money).
Read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
Dear sir
How many time we can withdrawn our EPF during service
Dear kamal ..I believe that you are referring to Partial withdrawals, kindly read this article : EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Hi, I have worked for a company from march 2015 to march 2016
I left my job on march 2016 and was unemployed till may 26th 2016.
from may 2016 i joined another company and now continuing my job.
Can i withdraw my previous company pf amount as i was unemplyed for 2 months from march to may
waiting for your valuable reply
Dear Biranchi ..If you are contributing to EPF shceme now, you have to TRANSFER your old EPF account monies to the new one.
Hi,
Is that possible to withdraw full PF amount after 2 months of leaving the job?
That was a rule earlier before this years’ new rules and as you mentioned those are scrapped so I wanted to reconfirm.
Thanks,
Kunjan Desai
Dear Kunjan ..Yes, it is possible.
Hi Sreekanth
I have completed 5 years on current organization and still continuing the same organization.
Please confirm shell i eligible for pf withdrawal without TDS ? if yes , how i can proceed ?
Dear Sree..If you are employed and contributing to EPF, you can not make full PF balance withdrawal.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & options.
I am Uttam superannuating on 30-04-2019 on attaining 58 Years. My questions are
1. As per the present/latest EPF rules how long I can continue with my EPF account without after superannuating without contributions from either side?
2. For the allowed period, beyond superannuation without contributions am I eligible for interest?
Dear Uttam,
The retirement age is 58 years, on attaining 58 Years of age, an EPF member cease to be a member of EPS automatically. But Pension can be deferred by 2 years to get some extra Pension amount. But EPF, I believe that no interest will be credited after the retirement age (but I am not 100% sure on this).
Dear Sir,
Is there any possibilities of withdrawing the EPF amount without Employer’s attestation. please give me the possible ways?
Dear Antony..Kindly read: New UAN based EPF Withdrawal forms..
I have submitted form 15 and other required documents to my previous company to withdraw my PF.
I have couple of doubts – Please clarify :
1. How log it will take to credit in my Account?
2. Will I get the full Amount after 10% tax?
3. I got Confused of this new rule of Retirement Plan?
Please help?
Dear Kartik,
1 – Generally, within 30 days.
2 – Read : EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
3 – The proposed new rules have been scrapped.
Hello Sir,
I am working in a company in noida for past 1 year. I was enrolled in the PF scheme but as the rules have changed I want to discontinue the PF scheme and don’t want my PF to get deducted from my salary. Is there any option that while working in the same company I discontinue the PF scheme. I checked with my HR and she told me once you are enrolled you cannot opt out of PF scheme. Please advise.
Thank You.
Sandeep
Dear Sandeep,
The proposed new rules have been scrapped.
You can not discontinue your contributions.
Dear sir
I hv worked in a company where I hv EPF scheme for 2 yrs. Now I left and now working as a professional since 3 yrs. I want to withdraw my EPF is it tax abel .
Dear Ranjan,
Kindly read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Dear Sir,
My name is Amol & i m from Pune. I am working with a private company for more than 7 years now & i need to withdraw PF money for my father’s treatment urgently.
1. Please suggest if i can withdraw money from my PF account.
2. Will i have to inform my employer for this or i can directly withdraw money.
3. Is there any penalty or tax for withdrawing the money.
4. Please suggest the procedure for doing the same.
thanks & regards,
Amol
Dear amol,
1 – Yes.
2 – Either of the options are fine. Read: New EPF withdrawal forms (submit directly to EPFO).
3 – No.
4 – Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
My prayers and wishes for your father’s recovery and good health!
Hello,
A very detailed and useful article. I was wondering if you can resolve my issue.
I have been married to a US Citizen and will be migrating there soon. Can I withdraw the whole sum of money [epf + eps] as I will be migrating permanently?
If Yes, what are the requirements?
Thanks in advance.
Dear Tanmay,
Yes, you can withdraw full PF balance. I believe that you can submit self-declaration stating the reason. If possible, suggest you to submit the withdrawal forms through your employer to EPFO.
Mr. Reddy,
I highly appreciate your prompt response. I was going through EPF rules, and I noticed exactly what you suggested. It suggests that if I do not join other organization, I can withdraw the money after 2 months of unemployment.
I was wondering if you have insight to guide me in following concern.
I wish to keep my job until I receive my Visa. Once I receive my Visa, can I apply for withdrawal before 2 months of waiting time? It would be also helpful if you can point me in the correct direction, if you can not definitely answer it.
I appreciate your efforts and guidance.
Dear Tanmay,
As far as I am aware, if you are going abroad for higher studies or employment, you can withdraw full PF balance (without waiting for 60 days).
Mr Reddy,
I really appreciate you taking time for reply.
You have been a great help.
PS: I will be immigrating there on the basis of marriage and will therefore have work permission as well. Any way, thank you very much.
Regards,
Tanmay Desai
Dear Sir,
I have recently left my previous organisation. My last date was 8th Aug. I did not join the new company until 15th Sep 2016. I want to withdraw all my PF amount. Is that possible ? If not can I withdraw any partial amount?
Dear Lalit ..If you are contributing to EPF scheme now, you have to TRANSFER the old EPF a/c monies to your new EPF account.
Read: EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Hi Shrikant
I am getting married on 4 December 2016 and wanted to withdraw my PF amount partially. I had submitted the documents to my employer however they have reverted to me saying the following “PF office will accept your form when 45 days will be pending for your Marriage. You can claim the advance before 45 days of your Marriage, ie your Marriage Date is 04th Dec 16 then PF will accept the form on 20th Oct 16.”
Is this the Rule, as i am unable to find anything on the website?
Dear Satish ..Even its a news to me. I am not sure about this.
Hi sir,
I worked with a company from aug 2012 to aug 2014. I resigned and joined punjab government’s service. Is it true that epf cannot be transferred from private to government employer. Is yes then will the epf amount be taxable. I had withdrawn my amount and tax was deducted for the same.
Dear Pratibha ..As of now EPF amount can’t be transferred to NPS account.
Read: EPF withdrawals & TDS rules.
Hello Sir,
Is there any further latest update on the PF withdrawl rules which were published on 10th Feb 2016 But later there were talks of reversal. But some people telling that it would have come into affect from 1st Aug 2016.
Pls help to clarify if we can withdraw the entire PF corpus after 2 months of leaving the job ?
Thank you.
Dear Rahul ..Yes, one can withdraw full EPF balance..
The proposed new rules have been scrapped.
HELLO SIR,
PLEASE ANYONE CAN HELP ME , MY SELF MEHUL I HAD WORKED WITH THE COMPANY WHO HAVE STORE AT IGI AIRPORT NEW DELHI. I HLEFT JOB IN APRIL END , HR OF THAT COMPANY GIVEN FORM FOR PROVIDEND FUND. I FILLED IT ATTACHED CANCELLED CHEQUE GIVEN TO THEM
TILL DATE I DIDNT GET ANY REPLY SO TELL ME WHAT I DO FOR SAME FOR WITHDRAWN PF AMOUNT
THEY ALSO DIDNT PICK PHONE ALSO
Dear MEHUL ..You may check your claim status here..click here..
Hi Sreekanth,
As per our earlier conversation, I have worked in a MNC company for 3.2 years and the employer is maintaining their PF account is under a trust after my resignation I applied for PF withdrawal, as per my PF account statement the amount was 47000.00(approx.) and I have received 42000.00(approx.) recently.
When I approached them and said that there is no TDS for below 50000.00, but they said that is applicable only for RPFC’s not for EPF trust.
Can you please confirm is there any rules such..
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
KV Reddy
Dear Venkat ..If we carefuly observe the notification related to this, it is marked to only RPF..so even I am not sure if this rule is applicable or not to EPF trusts.
Dear Sir,
I was working in two organizations X and Y (Last organization).
I have a UAN number, that is linked with the PF accounts of both X and Y.
Now I am not working (last one month) and I would want to transfer the PF from X to Y.
Is it possible?
Kindly advice
PS: I don’t want to withdraw, but want to consolidate
Dear SRao ..Yes it is possible. Kindly read: How to consolidate the EPF accounts?
Dear Mr. Reddy,
However, I am not employed with Y at the moment, so technically the PF account is inactive.
In Form 13, a signature is required from present employer for transferring. But technically I am no more employed with Y.
How does it work?
Dear SRao,
Kindly read the suggested article. Even if you are not employed, your ex-employer can still approve your request submitted through one-employee-one-epf facility.
Else, you can withdraw the funds.
Hello sir
I was working in X organisation . presently I am working in y organisation since 11 years .so how can I transfer my length of service .from old X company to y company so that I will get pension of my full service. Now my age is 58 years completed.
Please guide me what should I do?
Regards
Dear sunil ..Did you transfer your old EPF a/c & EPS to the new one?
Dear Shreekant,
I worked for a company which is situated in Bangalore, and that was a home based job. I left the job after working for 2 years. Now, I want to withdraw my PF, please suggest, I have filled and sent the forms required for the same by courier to the company, but they are not giving any response. Please suggest what to do? Thanks
Dear Kishan ..You can check the status of withdrawal, click here..
Read: New UAN based withdrawal forms..
Hi , I am currently associated with a reputed health care company and contributing towards PF since joining , Its been more than 6 years now that i am with this organization . Due to some personal assignments i want to withdrawl my amount from my PF account . Can you please guide me on the best way so that i can easily withdraws my amount. Waiting for your revert.
Dear NITESH ..Kindly read this article : Partial EPF withdrawal – rules & guidelines!
Hi sir,
I have resigned to my job on july 21st-16. now i want to withdrawal my pf amount ,then how can i get the amount !shall i send the new forms with attached documents to my regional(Bommasandra, banglore) pf office.if it is, how many days i expect to get the full pf amount which the documents send by post?
Dear Seshu..If that is where your PF amount is administered from then yes. Generally, within 30 days..
Dear Sir,
I have worked in a company from Jan 2016-Aug 2016, and have contributed approx around 950/- PF every month. Can you please let me know I am eligible for PF withdrawal? If yes what is the procedure should I fill the form and send it my previous Employer(company) or i can fill the form and send it directly to PF office. What would be the approx amount i would be eligible for?and the place where i am currently staying does not have PF Office so should i send my form to Bangalore office or is it fine if i submit the same in Hubli Office.Please help.
Dear Amruta,
Are you currently employed and contributing to EPF scheme again?
If your KYC details on UAN portal are verified by your ex-employer then you can submit new EPF withdrawal forms to EPFO office (the office where your EPF is maintained) directly by post. Enclose – cancelled cheque leaf, PAN card copy and Form 15G (if any).
Hi Sreekanth,
Thank you so much for clarifying all the questions and sharing the knowledge on this site.
I have worked in a MNC for 3.2 years and that was the first company which I have contributed EPF.
My total contributed PF amount was Rs.47,000approx., when I withdrew the amount I have received only Rs.42000.00 approx.. and when I contact our Helpdesk they said that as I have contributed my PF below 5 years that was the reason TDS got deducted.
As per my knowledge there is no TDs deduction if the amount is less than Rs.50000.00
Can you please clarify the TDS is to be deducted upon the contributed years(period) or as per the amount like >50,000.00 and in my case the deduction was correct?
Thank you.
Regards,
KV Reddy
Dear Venkat ..Yes, if the withdrawal amount is less than Rs 50,000 , no TDS is applicable.
When did you get this withdrawal?
Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Thank you for your confirmation and I have received this withdrawal amount just 10 days back.
Dear Sreekanth,
Thanks for providing Very useful info.. Iam a employee in a govt undertaking company. I want to know whether it is possible to with draw my PF amount for purchasing a house. If so what are the required documents?
Dear sowmya ..Kindly read : EPF partial withdrawal rules.
Hello Sir,
I am looking for some suggestion w.r.t withdrawing PF. I am not working in India from last one year and I have my PF saving which I wanted to use for my home loan taken last year. In my situation can I withdraw all my PF saving for repayment of my home loan. Is it possible to close my PF account with the current changes in regulations. (I have more than 5 years of work ex with my last company in India )
Thanks,
Afser
Dear Afser,
The new rules have been scrapped. Yes, you can withdraw full PF balance.
I worked in a company for just 2 months and also contributed towards EPF for mere 2 months only, on 3rd month I resigned, now when I approached EPF office, they denied to give me the money as I did not continue the contribution for 6 months, what is the rule? Is there no way I can get my money back? Please suggest. Thanks.
Dear Rajesh ..You can get your money. I believe that there is no such rule exists.
Hi,
I have moved overseas a few years ago and would like to withdraw the PF balance. What is the easiest way to do this without requesting previous employers. Is there a professional who can help me with this? Thanks for your post, the flowchart is quite helpful.
Dear Peeyush ..Kindly go through this article : New EPF Withdrawal forms – submit forms directly to EPFO.
Dear sir,
Presently my housing loan balance is 5 lakh in a bank. there is 3 lakh (employee) and 2 lakh (employer contribution) in my pf account. can I able to withdraw both the amount to settle housing loan? I have withdrawn earlier (8 years ago) for sister’s marriage.
thanks n regards
Dear shivananda ..Kindly go through this article : Partial PF withdrawals – Rules & Guidelines.
dear sir, thanks for your immediate reply. really good info. good social service, thanks a lot.
Dear Sreekanth,
i have worked in X company for 9 years & 10 Months. after 1.5 months gap joined Y company and working here for last 2 years.
1. Will i be eligible for Pension Scheme ?
2. I want to withdraw My X company Full PF and transfer it to My Home loan A/c. Can i Transfer it if yes will it be Affect My Pension Fund?
Pl Reply
Dear,
1 – Yes.
2 – As you are employed now and assuming you are contributing to EPF scheme, you have to transfer your X PF to Y PF a/c.
However you can make partial withdrawal for the said purpose.
Read: EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Hi Srikanth,
I have been working in an organization more than 5 years, can i withdraw my PF( i want to continue in same organization but i need PF money for business) ?
Dear Brahma ..Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawals – rules & guidelines.
Hello,
I left previous Company after working for 6.5 years. I can see both PF account (previous and current) under same UAN. I am in current organization for last 2 years.
I have following queries –
1) Am I getting interest on previously contributed amount?
2) Should I transfer previous money to new account? or remain as is otherwise whats the point of UAN
Dear Vikas,
1 – You will get interest on the both the funds.
2 – Suggest you to kindly transfer the old PF monies to the new a/c, as only one active EPF a/c should be linked to UAN, henceforth.
DEAR SIR
OFTER RESIGNATION OF JOB HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO TRANSFER PF CONTRIBUTION IN MY ACCOUNT …PLZ REPLY ME
After six months I wiĺ complet my 10 years of service Life and now I want to quit my job and planning to start business. Can I withdraw full amount of I am leaving the job before completing 10 years?
Or if I quit the job after 10 years then will I be able to withdraw full esp money
the rule said you cannot withdraw full amount. you can withdraw only 90% of amount 10% rest after retirement.
hi Sreekanth,
i have 3 yrs of experience, 2 months ago i changed the company now i wanted to withdraw pf amount.
if i with draw employee side pf amount,is it taxble ?, if so how much percentage is… and is it the correct time(at 3 yrs of experience) to with draw pf amount ?
Hi Sir,
I am Sachin,now I am working with X company from last 2 years and 6 months can I withdraw my pf please suggest
Hey
In that cases you can withdrawn PF amount ,otherwise you have to wait till age of retirement.
Housing purpose of a member.
Medical treatment – Self / family member suffering from TB, Leprosy, Paralysis, cancer or Heart operation.
Marriage of children.
Professional education of children (like Medical/Engineering/Dental).
If EPF member joins an establishment belonging to or under the control of the Central or State Government and becomes a member of Contributory PF or any old age Pension scheme.
Thanks
Poorva
Thnxs for information poorva,
Pls. let me knw that whether we can withdraw PF money before 7 yrs. of membership as per rules or not or isthere any new rules w.r.t. this.
Thanks,
Jignesh
Dear Jignesh..Kindly note that new rules have been cancelled.
Read: EPF Partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
Hi Sreekanth,
Kindly provide your suggestion in above case :
I worked in X company for 2.5 years and joined Y company.After completing 1.5 year in Y company I resigned and joined back company X.I didn’t transfer my PF of X to Y.
PF account of company X & Y is linked to my UAN. Now there will be new PF account for X as I joined back after 1.5 years.
In my UAN portal its showing passbook of past two years PF balance of company X and not showing PF balance of Y.
Referring to PF withdrawal rules, I can withdraw only 90 % of my PF balance then how can I withdraw this 90 % from PF balance? Its been 2 months and 10 days of leaving company Y. Also I want to know how can I withdraw company Y pf balance?
Regards,
Amol
Dear Amol,
As you have multiple EPF a/cs, suggest you to consolidate all of them and transfer the balances to your new EPF a/c (with X Company).
The new withdrawal rules have been scrapped.
You can withdraw Y company PF if you do not joint the X company now.
HI,
I have completed 4.5 year in oct. 2014 and I have withdraw full amount on 15th May 2015 as Was was unemploye for more then 2 month.
I dont know TDS is deducted or not.
Should I have to pay tax on this amount this year.
Thanks
Leeladhar
Dear lilaisgr8 ..You can check the TDS details (if any) in your Form 26AS. . EPF balance if withdrawn before 5 years, is a taxable income.
Read : EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Kindly provide the PF withdrawal Form and guide – where to submit, how to submit the same to withdraw the part amount from PF Account.
Hi Sree,
I worked in company X from sep 2010- Aug 2013 and then I shifted to company Y , while am shifting I have transferred the PF and pension but only PF amount got transferred and Pension did not transferred, while checking in online still it displays as ” Its under process” Now again I have shifted to company “Z” and working from June 2016.
I don’t want to transfer the PF and pension now. I want to withdraw , Is it possible ?
Also I heard like I can withdraw the PF and pension but it has to apply before 30th sep 2016. Is it true? Please clarify.
Thanks in advance.
Dear Perose,
EPS amount does get reflected in your PF passbook however once you transfer it, the no of service years / contribution years gets accumulated.
You can withdraw both EPF & EPS if you remain unemployed for atleast 60 days.
Kindly note that the proposed new rules have been scrapped.
Thank you very much for your clarification sree.
Dear Sir,
Your article is very helpful. Thank you so much. I am currently unemployed. It’s been one year. I have resumed my studies. As I need money for continuing my studies I want to withdraw my PF money. I was working for 2 years in a firm before quitting job. How can I know the total PF amount that has been accumulated? Am I eligible to withdraw the full amount? How should I go about it without the help of the employer?
Look forward to your reply
Thank you in advance
Dear Anwesha ..You can get PF balance as SMS.
Yes, you can withdraw full PF balance. If your KYC details have been verified, you can submit new EPF withdrawal forms directly to EPFO.
Hi sreekank as per the new rules one can on,y with draw full EPF ie own contribution and interest accunalred till date . PF ie amount contibuted by employer cannot be withdrawn till rage of 58 . but you have mentioned in some if your replies that entire PF can be withdrawn . can u pls clarify
Dear Carol..Kindly note that the proposed new rules have been scrapped.
Dear Sir,
I’m 19 yrs old XIIth standard student. My mother has contributed her 11 yrs of govt. service in health deptt. & she is now 40 yrs old. She has been suffering from TB for about more than one yrs. She has been recovered now partially. But now, she is not able to continue with her job.It has been 1 & half year since she left the job. So, she has resined. Can she withdraw her full EPF ?
Dear Gauri ..Yes, she can withdraw full EPF balance.
Regarding EPS : As she has completed 10 years of service, then she can get the scheme certificate. This scheme certificate can be used to claim Pension either from 58/50 Yrs.
Just need to know whether my dad who has attained the age of 58 but still he is continuing the job. Hence whether we can withdraw PF Amount?If yes then maximum How much? Please confirm the form to be filled.
Dear Manish,
An EPF subscriber who attains 55 years, can withdraw full EPF balance. Kindly read : New EPF withdrawal forms…
Hi Sreekanth,
Thanks for information provided in your site. I have some queries on withdrawing PF.
I worked in a company for 11 years and left the job now working in different company for an year.
In the new company they give a new UAN which is linked only in this company’s pf account.
I wanted to withdraw my old PF amount of 11 years accumulation which has different UAN. is it possible to withdraw my PF, if so please guide me..
Dear Murali,
Do you have two UANs? if so, you have to contact EPFO and get old UAN deactivated.
You may then have to transfer old EPF a/c monies to your new EPF ac.
Hi Sreekanth,
I had applied for PF with drawal from my company , but after 40 days, I have recieved only the interest amount which was credited to my account, Will I get the entire PF (my contribution and employers contribution) credited to my account. If yes ,then by when ?
Thanks
Nasir
Dear Nasir ..Probably you would have received your EPS amount first. You may soon receive your PF amount.
hello Sir,
First thanks for good information provided on this site.
I was working with X company for 4.5 years in Maharashtra. Then joined Y company from Gujrat. After 2 months i left that company and started my own organization.
I have recd. UAN no. & Y company confirmed that they contributed amount to EPF account, which was deducted from my salary.
Now more than 60 days are completed after unemploment.
Now…
1] Can i withdraw full amount [EPF + EPS] ?
2] For this i have to start procedure with company Y or i can withdraw online OR can apply local office in Pune.
3] Once i withdraw full amount. The UAN account gets deleted?
Dear Sanjay,
Did you transfer EPF monies from X to Y?
1 – Yes
2 – If your KYC details on UAN portal are approved & verified by your employer then you can submit the withdrawal forms directly to EPFO. As of now online withdrawal facility is not yet launched.
Read: New EPF withdrawal forms.
3 – Will not be deleted.
Dear Sir,
Thank you.
After login UAN portal i have found that my passport & adhar card is approved and verified by employer. Is this sufficient to proceed further?
Also, how to check/confirm whether my bank account /adhar no. is seeded or linked?
Thanks in advance.
Dear sanjay ..IF your kyc details haven been VERIFIED by your employer then you can submit the new EPF withdrawal forms directly to EPFO.
Hi
Can anybody let me know, how many days it will take to get my PF to my account once i submit the application with KYC documents to my employer.
Shashank
Dear Shashank ..Generally within 30 days.
if Yes; Please let me know the procedure to withdraw EPS after 60 days unemployment
Dear kiran ..Kindly read : NEW EPF withdrawal forms..
I have completed 8 years of service in a company; will I be able to withdraw full PF including EPF & EPS
Hi sir,
Actually My father have completed his working career and he crossed the age 60, now he planned to withdraw the Whole PF and pension amount for some emergency. but the officers said he can’t withdraw his pension amount. please guide us to withdraw the amount because we need it for some emergency. if any rules available for decline the pension withdrawal??? please reply me asap
Dear Chandra ..He can withdraw EPF full balance but not EPS amount, this will be given as monthly pension.
I have worked for an org for 3 years and then I did 2 years of full time Mba and then worked for 1 year in new organization.I transferd my early pf amount to the new company So its been 6 years since I have this pf account.Now I am leaving the current organization and and joining a new one and I want to withdraw the entire amount of PF .
.I want to invest the PF amount somewhere I get higher returns.Will that be ok??
Dear Kiran..You can withdraw full PF balance if you remain unemployed for minimum 60 days after leaving the current organization.
Dear Sreekanth, I am 40 years old and completing 5 years in my current organization in Sept 2016. I plan to leave the job and start my own business. Can I withdraw full PF balance including employer contribution + employee contribution + interest? I read somewhere that employer contribution can be withdrawn only after attaining 58 years of age.
Please advise.
Dear Sujeet ..Yes you can withdraw full PF balance. The proposed new rules have been scrapped.
Hi,
I want to withdraw my PF for purchase of house. When can i withdraw the same. what are rules to withdraw. Can I withdraw the entire amount.
Dear Sneha ..Kindly read : EPF partial withdrawal rules & guidelines..
Hi sir
I m 55 years old. My epf account running from last 28 years. I withdrew from own share partly amount for my daughter marriage on may-15, and again partly withdrew for my 2nd daughter marriage on may-16. Now I want to withdrew 50% of my own share for my son marriage in sept-16. My question is this, can I withdrew ? Please guide me asap.(I already withdraw once before 3 months)
Dear Kapil Ji ..Yes, you can withdraw (maximum 3 partial withdrawals are allowed for the said purpose ie marriage).
respected sir
If Government of india dept removed any employee from service due to any punishment then the employee can apply for withdrawal of full EPF ??. Is there any NOC need from employer ?? what to do after termination of jobfor withdrwal ??
Dear sandeep ..If KYC details are approved and verified by the employer then an employee can directly submit new UAN based withdrawal forms to EPFO directly (after 60 days from the date of termination).
Dear sir
I am resigning my current job before 3month.I am complete all my pf withdrawal formalities till date I am not getting my pf. Everyday I follow up but no response.
Now what can I do please help
Dear Jyoti ..Who is not responding? EPFO or your employer? Are you currently employed and contributing to EPF scheme again?
Hi Sir,
I just want to know can i withdrawal my PF online. Please let me know what can I do, how do I withdrawal my pf online. Please share the link with me.
Regards
Chandershekhar
Dear Chandershekhar ..As of now, there is no online withdrawal facility.
Hello Sir,
I want to withdraw full PF balance ( both side PF + interest). I have contributed 6 years PF amount in my salary.
I am eligible for withdraw full amount or not. I am 37 years old.
Dear Nilesh ..If you are unemployed for >60 days, you can withdraw full PF balance.
Thanks sir, this is helpful reply from you, I have just one doubt for any amount remain in pension fund or I can withdraw ( 12% + 12% + interest ) full balance amount? I want NIL amount pending with PF department.
Thanks..
Dear Nilesh ..Yes you can withdraw full PF balance.
yes sir
Dear preeti ..You can get the EPF a/c monies transferred to you new EPF account.
Read:
OTCP Portal for EPF transfer..
How to consolidate old EPF accounts?
Dear sir,
Previously i am working with a firm for three months 19 th novmber 2015 to 1 feb 2016 they are deduct pf amount from my salary, i am not sure that they are activated my pf account or not i am asking again & again but there is no response of her , what i do how i get my money from her.
Preeti yadav
Dear preeti ..Are you employed and contributing to EPF scheme now?
Dear Sreekanth Reddy if I resign my Job after having 7 years of Service in IBM can I claim full PF amount after 60 days of exit with TDS or not if I am unemployed more than 3 months and if I get a Job after claiming full PF amount still I can be member for PF by contributing myPF amount along with Employers share Thanks
Dear ASHOK,
Yes, you can withdraw full PF balance after 60 days.
If you join a new company and start contributing to EPF again then your contribution years will be counted from one and not from 7.
Hello Mate,
I see a total amount of 50k in the previous employer’s PF account number (35k – Own contribution and 15k – Employer’s contribution) on EPFO website. I received employer’s contribution amount in my bank account and not my PF contribution after i submitted the PF withdrawing documents. May i know how can i transfer the remaining amount from the old PF account to an existing PF account?
Thank You
Sangeeth Reddy
Dear Sangeeth ..That’s probably your EPS (pension) balance. Generally EPS amount is not reflected in Passbook after the transfer. However note that your contribution years will be counted at the time of withdrawal of your EPS.
Dear Sir
I am working from last 7 year in different different organization now my sister marriage is fixed in 24th Nov, How much % of pf i can withdraw as i need money for supporting my family ..
Dear Amarendra ..Kindly read : EPF Partial withdrawals – rules & guidelines.
Hi, could you let me whether it’s 60 unemployment after last working day from previous company Or 60 days of unemployment after submitting the form
Dear kuldip ..Last day at company. Generally this (DOE- date of exit) is reported by the employer to the EPFO.
Dear sir ..i have worked in a Private company for the last Five and half months in CTC based, and now due to cost cutting i lost my job. in that company double PF amount deducted my salary. Is i withdrawal total PF amount?
(28000 is my total salary 3300 pf amount deducted my salary)
Dear Ravi ..If you are unemployed for 60 or more days then you can withdraw full PF balance (Subject to TDS).
Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
I have 4.11 months of service at my current organisation,i would like with draw all my PF money.
If i join any new organisation before 60 days any constraint to withdraw.
Dear Bhanu ..Your withdrawal request can be rejected.
I am an employer and I have a doubt concerned for my employee. My employee has the basic salary of 15000 INR per month. He currently has 12% of EPF cut from his salary, and another 12% share is mine. Now we are increasing his basic pay to 16000 INR. But the employee wants his EPF cut of 12% from previous 15000 INR and wants this extra 1000 bucks in his pocket. Is this possible. Is it possible for him to have a cut of 12% from 15000 INR as had been done earlier and we still paying him extra 1000 bucks. Or is there provision of inclusion of some allowance by which he may be exempted from this extra EPF cut ? I hope the question is clear to you.
Dear Abhishek,
You may provide this extra pay in the form of some other allowance/perk (may be subject to taxes to the employee) instead of hiking the basic salary (as both of you are hesitant to include it in the basic salary).
Hi Sreekanth,
I was working in an MNC company for 10 years till feb 2015, after that i havent found a job. I had submitted for entire EPF withdrawal in Jan 2016 and this was credited to my account.
However i hadn’t withdrawn/transferred my previous PF amount to this one, so it was in unclaimed fund. The EPF folks from Delhi had followed up on this, and i was told you need guarantors for the unclaimed fund.
Wanted to know whether we would need 1 or 2 guarantors for this unclaimed amount, as usually the bank requires 2 guarantors.
Appreciate your response.
Dear Savita,
You can submit withdrawal form application, pan card copy, cancelled cheque leaf, Form 15(G) if required to EPFO directly.
You also have to enclose Self declaration (affidavit) stating that you are unemployed and would like to withdraw the PF balance.
Kindly get these documents attested with a gazetted officer (ex- Tahasildar, Bank manager where you have your savings account, MP, MLA etc.,)
Sir,
I have worked for 7 years in different MNC companies. I want to resign and get back my full PF amount . I do not want to transfer my full PF amount in new company. Plesae guide me what i have to do. They will deduct any Tax from my amount.
shekhar
Dear shekhar ..If you are employed and contributing to EPF scheme now, you have to TRANSFER your old EPF accounts monies to the new one.
Read:
How to consolidate old EPF a/cs?
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Sreekanth ji maine 2.5year job kiya hai MNC company me jan2016 me maine resigned diya or abhi private business kar raha hun kya mere pf ka fund mujhe pura mil payega maine form no.15C bhi submite kiya hai..pls Reply kare
Dear vibhash ..Yes you can get full PF balance.
Dear sir,
I would like to know about PF withdrawal after leaving the current job . and no further job in future . in that case if i want to start my own business,what i have to do. can i withdrawn full PF or partially ?
Dear Rahul ..You can withdraw full balance.
what is the time after my resigned for withdrawn my pf money
Dear sourav ..60 days minimum and one should be unemployed and should not be contributing to EPF scheme.
HI Srikanth,
One month back I left one organisation and next few days I joined another one and joined also EPF in the new organisation. Though new organisation so far did not provide any new PF account and due to some financial urgency for purchasing a house my question is :(I have 18 yrs work exp and pF member as well)
1) Can I withdraw partial amount of money from Old Pf account with the last previous organisation ?
2) If so can I apply for partial withdrawal to my nearest PF branch office and what are the documents required?
3) If not now then when I can withdraw partial amount from my PF account ? I have already one active UAN no that is linked to my previous organisations’ PF account.
Dear Tapas,
1 – Yes. You can submit new UAN based form 31 and there is no need to get your Employer’s attestation on it.
2 – Kindly read:
EPF partial withdrawal rules..
New EPF withdrawal forms..
3 – You can also withdraw after linking your new EPF a/c to the existing UAN number. But you have to transfer the old EPF monies to the new EPF account and then can submit partial withdrawal request.
1. my co. is channai based which i have left but my co. is not giving me my EPF Number. how i detect/find my EPF no.
and how i know that i had already registered by that co. or not ?
2. Is two epf no. exist at the same time?
3. when an employer start deduction epf after joining.
Dear kimti Lal.. An employee can not have two EPF a/cs at the same time.
Kindly read this article : Is your company deducting EPF from your salary?
Hi, i am working in a MNC company from jan’14, now i am going to get married in Nov’16, so how much amount can i withdrawn for my marriage, please suggest.
Dear Mohd Zain..Kindly go through this article : EPF partial withdrawals & rules.
I have worked for 4 organizations from Aug’2010 to Jun’2016 and transferred all previous organizations amount to my latest organization EPF account, which is maintained at Bangalore EPFO. I have linked my UAN and and Account and Adhaar got verified from my employer.
My Age: 35
My Residence: Hyderabad (My recent employment’s working location is also Hyderabad, though the EPF Account belongs to Bangalore location)
I have 2 months of service gap from my last employment.
Is it possible to withdraw 100% of my EPF amount?
Am I allowed to withdraw pension amount? if Yes, what is the procedure?
What is the withdrawing procedure (I can Form 11 in my UAN account)
Do I need to physically go and submit required documents to Bangalore office, or my place of residence?
Dear Rama Raju..Ideally EPFO would process your withdrawal request after 60 days from the date of your exit from the last company. In case if you join and start contributing to EPF scheme again then they may reject your application.
Yes, one can withdraw both PF & EPS amounts. Kindly read: New EPF withdrawal forms ..
Thank you Srikanth garu.. for your time and help
Hi my name is jeevith
I want withndraw my P F amount , but i dnt have my pan card amount is around 27000 kindly help me on this
drear sir,
I am working at multinational company from July 2014 to aug2016 and i am resign here so i want to withdraw whole pf amount of current company pf account. And i am join another organization in next month If i am provide only UAN No. to new organization so they create my new pf account with refrance of UAN no. so can i withdraw whole pf amount from current pf account.
1. My current company HR Manager says it is possible. Is this possible??????
2. witch form i want to fill up.
3. AADHAR card updation important.
Dear Hiren,
1 – No. You have to transfer old PF a/c monies to the new a.c.
But i dont want to transfer it.so what i do for withdrawl whole pf.
Dear sir,
My current comp. Hr manager says you have to fiill up form 10c & form 19 for pf withdrawl.
Dear Sir,
I am leaving my current job where my employer was deducting PF, however the new company where i will be joining dont have a PF system.
Can i withdraw my PF after 60days in such a case?
Pls advise
Yes dear Palanimurugan .
Hi Sreekanth,
I had resigned from my previous company on Jan 2016. I had worked for nearly 4 years and 11 months with my previous company. Now if I am withdrawing my PF, whether it will be subjected to IT? Do I need to provide Form 15 also with my other documents for the withdrawal?
Dear SANOJ..Yes, your PF withdrawal will be subject to taxes.
Read: EPF withdrawals & new tds rules.
An employee can join the EPF after the age of 58 years.
Dear Balamurugan..I am not sure about this.
Hi Sreekanth,
I was working with my previous 2 employer for more than 5 years and no withdrawn was done. So now when I moved to 3rd organization, I have few queries.
1) Can I withdraw my complete amount, although I don’t fulfill the rule of 60 days of unemployment.
2) If I don’t withdraw and go for the transfer of the complete amount to my current employer, then later on after 3 months, if I want to take a loan on behalf of my PF amount, how much I can take as a loan for purchasing a new flat?
3) Is there any interest I need to pay for the loan I take on my PF amount??
4) Do I need to repay the amount back to the govt, what I am taking as a loan?
5) How much time it takes to process for the loan?
Dear Rohit,
1 – No.
2 – Kindly read: Advances or partial PF withdrawals – rules & guidelines.
3 – No.
4 – If not utilized.
5 – May be around 30 days.
dear sir,
i want to withdraw my pf amount from my last organisation. i had served for 3 years in my last organisation and relived on jan 2016. after that i had joined the another organisation and serve only 3 months i.e july 2016. I want to withdraw my pf from last organisation. so kindly confirm me can i withdraw my full pf??
2- unemployment for two months is mandate in this case?
3-what proof has to be submitted for the unemployment??
Dear nancy,
If you remain unemployed for next 60days, you can withdraw full balance from both the EPF ac/s.
EPFO will come to know about the unemployment, if you stop contributing to EPF scheme.
HELLO SHREEKANTH SIR,
LOT OF THANKS FOR CREATING THIS WEBSITE AND HELPING PEOPLE
MY QUESTION IS
I HAVE BE WORKING FROM JAN 2010 – TILL DATE . I HAVE ALSO INVESTED IN VPF.
NOW I WANT TO BUY A HOME.
IS THERE ANY OPTION TO WITHDRAW ALL THIS AMOUNT WITHOUT RESIGNING THE JOB.
IF YES KINDLY TELL ME THE PROCEDURE.
Dear DAYANANDA,
Kindly read this article : EPF partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
SIR,
I HAVE FILLED FORM AND GIVEN TO COMPANY FOR SEAL AND SIGNATURE.
WILL THE COMPANY SEND THIS DOCUMENT OR I SHOULD SEND.
CURRENTLY WORKING IN SURAT,GUJARAT BUT PF OFFICE IS IN THANE/MUMBAI.
Dear DAYANANDA..Your employer also can send the documents.
I resigned my job 24-jun-16,now I am unemployment. While withdrawal of if it’s applicable newrules or old one
Dear Arunajyotbi …These proposed new rules have been cancelled.
Hello srikanth sir ,
I have worked in an organization for 4 and half years and resigned on 29 th April.I am currently unemployed.I have submitted my pf withdrawal (form19,form 15g,h)on 12 july 2016 and got a message from EPFO that my claim is being processed on,27 July 2016..I have a doubt that will I get the whole amount or will these new rules will be applied for my claim request as well?,since I will get the amount after the deadline of 1 august 2016..pls help in this query..Thanks in advance..
Dear Sid ..These proposed new withdrawal rules have been scrapped. You will get the entire EPF balance.
Hi Sri sir,
Thanks a lot for the information.By the way you are doing an awesome work by envisioning us with the financial world.Thanks a ton for your help.
Regards,
Sid
I left my previous organization on July 22, 2016 where i was working for more than 5 years and joined another organization immediately on 25 July, 2016. I want to withdraw the Pf amount now. I have few questions here;
1) Can i withdraw complete amount now??
2) If i submit the withdrawal form now when approximately will i be getting the amount?
3) I read in few blogs that only after 2 month of unemployment i can submit the withdrawal form? Is it true?
4) In my case i resigned the old job and immediately joined with other company, so am i eligible to withdraw the PF amount now?
Please help.
Thanks,
Muthu.
Dear Muthukumar,
1 – If you are again contributing to EPF scheme in new org, you have to TRANSFER old EPF a/c monies to the new one.
3 – Yes.
4 – No.
I have worked in a private firm for 15 months and left the job in march 2016. In june 2016 I got job in Coal India Limited, as CIL has CMPF scheme, I no longer need an EPF account. Can I withdraw full amount (employee+employer+interest+pension share) from my epf account
Yes dear Sharad .
will form 19 and 10c enough or I need to fill any other form?
Dear Sharad ..Form 15G if required. Enclose pan card copy & cancelled cheque leaf.
Read:
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
How to fill Form 15G.?
I hv applied for efp by required procedure on 12.08.2016, now my epf passbook has new entry on 19.08.2016 that ‘claim settled’. what does it mean?
Dear Sharad ..EPFO has processed your claim and paid the amount.
Hello Sir,
I am working with one organisation since last 6 years and planning to withdraw complete PF for housing purpose at my village. Is it possible withdraw this post 1st August 2016. If so do we have to provide any proof to government for this.
Hi Mr. Sreekanth, I was working in a private sector for two and half years, i left the job on 31st Dec 2012 (3 and half years ago). after tht i started continuing my studies (Ph.D) and Iam not planning for any job befor finishing my PhD. Now i wanted to withdraw that PF amount due to financial probs. is it possible to withdraw the complete amount.?
Dear sunil..Yes you can withdraw your PF amount in full.
Your EPF a/c would have become an INOPERATIVE one.
Kindly submit your withdrawal request through – INOPERATIVE EPF A/C HELP-DESK..
Dear Babasaheb ..Kindly note that the above proposed withdrawal rules have been scrapped.
Read: EPF partial withdrawal rules ..
Hi Sir,
I am currently working with a company and planning to leave in next month or so. i have the PF and VPF both getting detected from my salary. I will be starting my own business later on . is it possible to get the complete amount withdrawn from the PF and how can the VPF be withdrawn and when can i apply for the PF amount
Dear Ashish..Yes you can withdraw complete PF balance amount (subject to taxes, if any).
Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Sir,
My father had been working in a private company(salaried employee(tds under section 192)) for 45 months(3 3/4 years up till march 31,2015) and had to leave due to a combination of retirement policy (age 65) and retrenchment.He was unemployed for more than 60 days after which he took up a job as a consultant(tds under section 194J). The accumulated balance in his rpf account was transferred to his account in September 2015, is it taxable?
Dear Diya ..No it is not taxable.
Thanks for the prompt reply , can you please elaborate the reason as to why its not taxable.thanks.
Hi Srikanth
I am working in a private limited company for the past 12 years. I planned to construct a house in my plot. I wanted to apply for PF. As i understand from this article, i can withdraw the entire amount (Employee contribution + Employer contribution+Interest accumulated). Is it right or is there any change in the new rule ?
How long it will take to get the same credited in my account.
Dear Dinesh,
These proposed new rules have been scrapped.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & guidelines..
I’m going to apply for PF in the month of August 2016, is it possible to get the PF amount within a month
Dear Shakeel ..Mostly YES.
My date of birth is 30th September 1957, I am returning from the service 29th September. My continues service is 30 years. I wish to know when my company will fill up my total withdrawn form for PF
Dear Jitesh Ji,
As you have already crossed 55 years, you can withdraw your entire PF balance anytime now.
The retirement age is considered as 55 years.
I meen when my employer will fill up my form. Before 29th September Or after retirement
Dear Jitesh..What i meant was if you would like to withdraw PF, you can do it right now also.
Sir,
I wish to know that final withdraform (at the time of retirement ) to be filled up after one month. of retirement. Or when.
Dear Jitesh Ji..that, you may kindly check with your employer.
I am employeed in a private limited organisation since 12 years. I want to withdraw full amount of P.F. Towards my daughter’s marriage in first week of December. Can I get full amount accumulated? Will it be taxable ? When can I apply?
Dear Himanshu ..Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Dear Srikanth Reddy Sir
I am currently employed with a co for 13yrs 10 mths. I was previously employed for 4 yrs with another Co from where the PF was transferred.
I plan to quit the job this month and set up my own business. Can I get my entire PF contributions ( Employers and Employees) without any tax?
Dear Anirudh ..Yes you can get ..
Dear Shrikanth Sir,
I had worked with previous for 3.5 years and joined my present company within a month. Now I wish to withdraw my PF for some personal work. So is it possible for me to withdraw of PF????
No dear Raghav . You have to transfer the old EPF a/c money to your new EPF a/c.
Read: Partial EPF withdrawal rules.
Dear Sir
I have left the job in Dec 2015 as the co, in which I was working closed down his business and after having been served three years and three months.
Now i want to withdraw my PF Amount and my previous employer as heard not have contributed his share for the last two or three months.
please suggest how to withdraw the full amount.
Dear shekhar ..
If you are currently not employed, you can submit new Withdrawal forms and can get full PF balance.
Hi Sir, Thank you for your replies to all queries.
I am Venkat and I was working for 3.2 years with XYZ company and I resigned, in that company they were maintaining the EPF account with the name XYZ EPF trust which is located in Delhi.
Please advise can I send the PF withdrawal forms to the same branch in Delhi or also can I submit the withdraw forms at the nearest EPFO offices in HYD to withdraw the amount. Is there any separate rules/procedures for Trust accounts.
Please confirm.
Thank you in advance.!
Dear Venkat ..I believe that you have to send to the Regional office where you EPF a/c is being maintained, as the accounts are still administered in decentralized way. No separate rules as such.
Dear Srikanth,
I left job and joined new company now this month july 7th after 9 years 11 moths, now i want with draw with the reason to buy a flat. so can i withdraw full amount. also i have verified. i have given my uan number and PF number details here in new company.
i came to know if we purchase flat/plot we can withdraw . but KYC document should be registered . my bank account and PAN registered as KYC document but Aadhar not updated. so aadhar card also should be registered for PF withdrawal?
please let me know
Thanks in Advance
Thanks,
Sreeni
Dear sreeni,
Kindly read below articles;
Partial EPF withdrawal rules.
New EPF withdrawal forms.
Thank you Sreekanth
Hi Sreekanth,
My PF account is almost three years old and want to withdraw the amount. If you can clarify few queries please.
1. If the PF amount is less than 2.5L, should I declare only the PF amount or I should include the salary income for the current year in form 15G? Is it like, if I declare the total PF and salary income, then the tax will be applicable as per normal slab as per IT act. in next AY 2017-18?
2. Will the TDS 10% will be on total PF amount, if I don’t submit 15G with PAN card?
3. Is there any time limit set to withdraw the PF? Some say, the forms have to be submitted before 01/08/2016. Id there any such constraints?
Appreciate a quick response.
Regards
Partha Sarathi Samantaray
Dear Partha Sarathi,
1 – Are you currently employed and contributing to EPF scheme?
2 – Read: TDS on EPF withdrawals..
3 – Kindly note that new rules have been scrapped.
I have completed five years in foreign bank want to withdraw EPF for paying loan.
Dear Ritu ..Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Sir….I have completed my 5 yrs in co operative Bank. I have home loan of 20lakh now I want to repay it from my pf account is it possible? I heard pf amt can’t withdrawn before 7 yrs.
Dear Anil..Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawals rules & guidelines.
THANK U SIR
Hi Sreekanth,
I was working in a private company in banglore for 1 year & I have moved to Dubai.
Hence i heard some changes in PF terms & conditions which is changing everyday.
I am in a confusion whether I will get my PF, If I apply it or my PF amount will be credited only after my retirement age?
As of now I dont have any plans working in India.
Friend in India tell me I cant apply some rules have changed & I really dont understand what is the exact rule which is currently going on.
Sorry for bothering.
Dear Anumol,
The proposed new rules have been cancelled. You can withdraw full PF amount.
DEAR SIR,
LAST WEEK,I WAS TRYING FOR WITHDRAW ALL MY PF AMOUNT AND I GOT IF BUT I DID’NT UNDERSTAND ABOUT CALCULATION PROCESS.SUPPOSE IF MY CONTRIBUTION IN PF IS 18000 and company also add 18000 and then interest rate amount also add.but they sent me only 32000 as per our suppose figure.so plz telln me in detail how can i knmow about calculation.
with best regards,
kamalpreet singh
Dear Kamalpreet,
Employer’s contributions has both for EPF & EPS.
Read: EPF components & interest calculation procedure.
Hello Sir,
I have around 4 years of IT experience. I am resigning from my job as I am getting married and have to shift abroad with my husband.(As of now do not have next job)
Can I withdraw all my PF balance and if not then how much can I withdraw from my balance.
Thanks,
Shivi
Dear Shivi,
Yes, you can withdraw full PF balance.
Thanks for your reply Sir.
I would like to ask some more questions.
1.I would like to join next job whenever i get an opportunity(Not in India).Will this effect my PF withdrawal process?
2.How much % tax deduction would happen on PF balance?
Dear Shivi,
1- No.
2 – Read: EPF withdrawals & TDS rules.
I have been with my previous company for 1 year and joined in new company where i am not contributing any PF.
suggest me how to go ahead.
Dear srinivas ..
Read:
New EPF withdrawal forms..
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
i was working for A company for 3 years n 7 months , & i join another company where i have open new salary account so i want to now that can i create a new pf account so that i can withdraw previous pf.
Can u please suggest i would be able to withdraw previous pf or not
Dear khushbu,
If you have joined new company, kindly transfer old EPF a/c money to the new EPF a/c.
Sir/Madam,
I am 53 years old working in autonomous body, where we follow the epf scheme
Sir, I have availed 90 per cent from my epf account for purchase of house. There is very little amount left in my epf account. I have requested the Accounts Section of my office to deduct 50 % of vpf other than 12%, but they have refused to do so and told me that there is rule that an individual is eligible to contribute only 35% of vpf not more than that. Only 7 years of my job is left and I want to contribute some good amount in my pf so that I can spend happy retirement life.
Please guide me whether I am eligible for more than 35% deduction in my epf account.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Rajesh Chatwal
Institute of Economic Growth
Dear Rajesh Ji,
I believe that there is no limit for VPF, employee can contribute 100% from BASIC and DA. You may request your employer to check with the EPFO.
Hi Srikanth Sir,
I was worked for one of the company called ” A “for 4 years then I left and joined in another company called “B”.
After joining in the “B” company, I have transferred my PF from company “A” to company ” B” and it got transferred successfully.
I was working for 2 years in the Company “B” and left the company 3 months back and now am not working anywhere.
Now am Planning to withdraw my PF , hence I have contacted my immediate ex -employer (Company “B”) , they are asking me to send the FORM-19 ,FORM-10C and Form-15 G.
Can you please advise me is FORM-15G is required for PF withdrawal?? if Yes , could you please explain me why it is required if possible.
FYI:
Working experience :
Company “A” — 4 years ( PF which was already transferred to Company “B” PF account)
Company ” B” — 2 years.
when I asked the same query to my prev employer , they are telling I need to fill the Form-15G , since I was worked only 2 years in that company ( Company ” B” ) , but I have 6 years continuous PF contribution i.e. 4 yrs from company “A” +2 years from company “B”)
Kindly advise me on this sir , as I am not getting proper information anywhere reg Form-15G .
Thanks,
Ravi.
Hi Sreekanth Sir,
Could you please suggest me on my quires .
Thank you sir.
Regards.
Dear Ravi,
I agree with your viewpoint. Your total contribution period is > 5 years.
I have been observing that employers/EPFO have been asking the employees to enclose Form-15G/H irrespective of whether it is required or not.So, suggest you to submit it.
Read:
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
New EPF withdrawal forms.
How to fill Form 15g?
Srikant Reddy Sir
Please help me in this PF Transfer Claim matter.
I have done Online Transfer and my Form 13 has got “accepted” by both my 1st Employer and 2nd Employer. But the “Merger” of my PF Balances does not appear in my PF ONLINE PASS BOOK on Download….it is now more than a week…I wonder whether I can apply for PF Transfer Claim from my 3rd Employer? Will this “Merger of PF Accumulations” in cumulation actually take place ONLINE? How to get to know the Status? (Oh! The System Generated Status of Transfer Claim- is a dead waste!)
Dear shreekanth
I have Resigned from my service on 25/02/2016. I want to widral my pf from both side how it’s possible &if possible pls give me pf widral details.
Dear dipak,
If you are unemployed or not contributing to EPF now, you can withdraw full PF balance.
Read:
New EPF withdrawal forms.
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Sir
How mach time of withdraw?
Hi Sreekanth,
First of all, like to appreciate your guidance to many queries online. Good service.
My query is that I worked with an organisation for 4 years and resigned due to overseas relocation. The company closed my PF a/c and paid me all the PF accumulation money after 10% TDS.
My question is, under which section should I declare these details on my tax return? When I was filling the tax return online, under TDS section it shows tax paid for income by salary which is fine. But, under a separate TAN the PF money is shown as salary and 10% TDS is shown as tax paid. I guess, PF money can’t be under salary but like to know where I can show that this is PF closure money so that it doesn’t get taxed again. Your clarification will help me to complete my tax return.
Dear Gowtham,
You can declare it under TDS-2 section.
Hi Sreekanth,
Thanks for the reply. But ITR1 has captured PF TDS under TDS1 section. Does it mean that I should include it under salary income which will tax me at usual 30% slab? Meaning, I will have to pay the difference tax money? If so, I am blown…
Dear Gowtham,
PF amount withdrawn before 5 years is taxable at the applicable income tax slab rate.
Hi Sreekanth,
Is it possible to view the PE balance online with UAN details. I have my ID and password but when I logged in to the portal to view the balance it is asking me to give the PF account maintenance account details, even I given the correct details it is showing as no records found.
Please advise how the path and how to view the balance amount online.
Thank you
Dear Ramana,
Kindly contact your employer. There can be some discrepancies with your EPF a/c details.
Thank you Sreekanth.
And my PF account is : DL/CPM/0020846/00E/0120*** Delhi North.
Is these are valid details to check can you please confirm.
Thank you.!
Hi Sir
Me and My wife have were both employed in an MNC in bangalore.We are relocating abroad and hence we have both resigned from our jobs.My wife was in her firm for last 6 years and I was for last 3 years.My last working day was 19th May 2016 and for my wife it will be 19th july 2016.Will we be able to withdraw the whole benefits(employee +employer contribution).If not what should be the best option for us .
1) Can we withdraw our own contribution ?
2)If we do not withdraw can we see our pf account online.Can we keep contributing to it online and see balance etc?
3)Can we withdraw our contribution and keep the employer contribution in inoperative account?How will I withdraw it on attaining retirement age?
Dear vijay,
Yes, you can withdraw full PF balances.
Thank you sir.But will we be able to withdraw full balance even if the withdrawal form is submitted after 1st august ?
Yes dear Vijay.
New rules have been scrapped 🙂
Thank you sir ..YOu are great help.
hi, I am working in MNC from last 3.5 year ,,,,,and I want to withdraw my pf amount for my marriage , so is this possible to withdraw?
Dear jay ..Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Hello Shreekanth,
I worked in a company for 9 years. I got an new job in another company. To get my existing EPF account transferred, what is the process. I have been reading the blog’s on the site and understood that if the EPF account is linked to UAN then there is an issue. But can you explain what is an UAN and how can i know if my account is linked o UAN.
Regards
Deepak
Dear Deepak,
Suggest you to kindly go through below articles, if you still need more details, do revert to me;
What is UAN?
EPF online transfer – OTCP portal.
dear Sir, I am manish kaluram jadhav .from bhiwandi, dist-thane.. sir, I was working in gala precion engineering company at musarane fata,kudus,tel-wada,dist-palghar.sir i am continue working last 3 year… I can withdraw my pf in medical emergency problem… because my father operation in argently condition in private hospital & it’s very costly that’s way I withdraw my pf in emergency…. sir please you can help me in this condition or suggution please. thanks & regards manish Jadhav. (worker from gala eng. company. musarane, tel-wada,dist-palghar)
Dear manish,
Yes you can withdraw but partial withdrawal only is allowed.
Kindly read: Partial withdrawal of EPF money & rules..
hi,
in our company i have worked 2 years ,now iam have resigned my job last 4 days before
can i with draw my epf amount pls sugesst
Dear ravindra ..Yes, you can withdraw full pf balance if you do not join any company in near future. You can submit your withdrawal forms after 60 days.
Hi Sreekanth Sir,
I am chandershekhar. I had worked in a for 3 month’s and currently I’m not working. Please assist me can I withdrawal my full Pf amount.
Dear Chandershekhar ..You can withdraw full pf balance after 60 days from the date of leaving your job.
Hi Sreekanth,
I am Venkat Reddy. I have worked with A company for 3.2 years and recently I left the organization and joined in a new org. and in my new org. there is an optional to opt for PF. So, if I don’t want to opt for PF, can I with draw the full PF amount from my old org after 60 days.
Also my name was entered wrongly by my previous organization, so will it affects on PF Transfer(if need) or PF withdrawals? if yes, please guide me how to change my name in the EPFO as I have UAN with me as well, is it possible to do the changes in my name online from myself?.
Please advise Thank you.
Regards,
Venkat Reddy
Dear Venkat,
Once an employee opts for EPF scheme and if the new employer offers PF scheme (after a job change), I believe that it is mandatory to contribute to EPF.
I may be wrong. So, kindly check with your new employer again and plz do let me know the update.
You can submit name change request to your ex-employer or current employer through UAN portal.
Read: UAN helpdesk..
Hello Sreekanth,
Thanks for your reply.
I have already checked with my new employer and they are not saying as compulsory to opt for EPF and they are giving an option to employees on PF deduction, in this situation if I am not going to opt for PF can I withdraw the full PF amount form my account? if yes I will do that and once it is done I will inform to my new employer to create a new UAN/PF to opt for PF deduction is it possible please advise me.
As above said regarding name correction I had gone trough the options and entered my comments. May I know how can we see the name correction is done or not? and how many days it will take to update.
Regards,
Venkat Reddy
Hello Sreekanth, Please reply to my query as I am in confusion. Thank you.!
Hi Sreekanth,
Please clarify below queries
1. Worked with company A – Sep 2010 to Nov 2012 (2 years 2 months).
2. Worked with company B – Nov 2012 to Feb 2016 (3 years 3 months). Transferred the PF amount
3. Working with company C where PF is not applicable at all
4. I would like to withdraw my PF amount.I have already linked my PF acct to UAN.
5. Will TDS be applied for me?
6. And also I have doubt on 5 years completion concept. Should the employee complete 5 years with SAME organization or various organization is fine?
7. What would be the end figure which i will be receiving? explain me in terms of Employee Share and Employer Share.
Thanks in Advance
Preethi
Dear Preethi,
If you have transferred PF A to PF B then TDS is not applicable in this case as the contribution period is > 5 years. Mulitiple organizations is ok but should have carry forwarded the EPF balance.
Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
If you have linked EPF a/c to UAN, you can submit the new withdrawal forms directly to EPFO.
Read: EPF components & interest calculation procedure.
SIR ,
WHICH MONTH ARE CONSIDER THE LAST RESIGN PERIOD FOR GET MY FULL AMOUNT OF PROVIDENT FUND
Dear SCARIA ..Date of leaving your organization..One has to be unemployed for minimum 60 days to withdraw full PF balance.
Hello Shreekanth,
My last employment period was 2009- Jul’2012 and not took the PF amount till date, after that i have joined in another company on Dec’12.Now i got the new PF number in current company and that’s been linked to UAN number as well. I would like to withdraw my previous PF amount now, will that possible kindly suggest me on that
Dear Murugan,
Suggest you to transfer the old EPF a/c money to your new a/c.
Read:
How to consolidate old EPF a/cs?
Hello Sir,
I m going to apply PF withdrawal. Completed 4 years of service in feb 2015 and resigned. But going to apply withdrawal now only. Whether Form 19, form 10c alone enough?
Also all the documents to be sent to Employer right.
Dear VG,
Kindly read below articles:
EPF withdrawal & new TDS rules.
New EPF withdrawal forms.
How to fill Form 15G?
Hello Shirikant,
First of all i must thanx & appreciate the work you are doing by helping people like me.. WELL DONE!!!
I have some doubts as follows:
1. I have left my my previous job & joined a new organisation & dont wish to transfer the money, instead take it & have a new pf account starting with the new organisation. Is that possible ??
2. If yes will i get both mine & my previous employer’s contribution post 60 days of resignation?
3. If i will get full amount will it be taxable as i am withdrawing it before 5 yrs?
4. If i fill form 15G with PAN & get full amount in my account, in that case does that amount is taxable in the year in which withdrawal has happened?
5. Is there any additional taxes other than this that i have to pay??
please help..
Kamlesh
Dear Kamlesh,
Thank you for the appreciation.
1 – Is your old EPF a/c linked to UAN? If yes, 99% chances that EPFO may reject your withdrawal application in case if you link your new EPF a/c (but if you submit withdrawal after 60 days from leaving the job and if you are unemployed then you can withdraw, else you have to transfer).
3 – Read : EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
4 – Yes, if service period is less than 5 year.
सर मी नोकरी सोडून दोन वर्षे झाली आहेत मी मल्टी स्टेट सो मध्ये नोकरी केली आहे मला माझा पीएफ काढायचा आहे. कसा काढायचा आहे ते सांगा
Dear Hari..Kindly try to post your query in English.
सर प्लीज मुझे आपका मो न दिजीये
DEAR SIR,
WITHOUT RESIGNATIONS CAN I WITHDRAW EPF WITHDRAW AMOUNT
Dear Ravindra..No, not possible. However, one can make partial withdrawals.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Hi..
I left the company , after 3 month of my joining . So will i get the PF of 3 months ? Pls. suggest.
Dear Prasad..Yes, you can withdraw full PF provided you are unemployed for atleast 60 days.
Dear Sreekanth,
Why we are not suppose to withdraw our old PF amount, when we are currently working.
If we do so what will be the consequences.
The person might be in some big problem and might be in need of money, instead of borrowing from another person or from any banks, he can make use of his saved money.
Kindly explain, please…
Thanks,
Bharath
Dear Bharath,
If your EPF a/cs are linked to UAN, the EPFO may reject your withdrawal applications.
Read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
dear sir,
I have submitted the form to withdraw my pf amount on 1st march 2016 through my compony . Still now ( 07/07/2016) I didn’t get the amount. Please advice when I ll get??????????
Dear aarthi..Due to lot of confusion with respect to proposed new rules the EPFO I believe could not process most of the withdrawal forms received between Feb to April 2016. You may contact the EPFO for more details or you may submit the forms once again.
Hi Sreekanth,
I worked for Company A for 11 years, I quit the job in Feb 2016. Applied PF withdraw after 2 months.Company A took some time to submit my Forms in PF Office.Now i again got another job.What will happen now? Pf office will process my withdraw request or is there any way they can track my new job and reject my request? I want my Pf money now and i can not quit my job also.I hope they normally process and it happened for many cases?
– Guna
Dear Guna,
If you have old EPF a/c linked to UAN and in case after joining new company, if you link new EPF a/c to your UAN, then EPFO may reject your withdrawal application (if not processed).
In such a scenario, you have to TRANSFER the old PF a/c money to new EPF a/c.
Thanks Sreekanth,
I did not link my new EPF A/c to UAN yet. Hope EPFO will still process ?
Dear Sir,
I have been withdraw my EPF O amount by March 2016, so now can i get 2015-16 interest money please advise
Ananda Saha
9735083942
Dear ANANDA..If you have already withdrawn then interest amount till March (as per previous fiscal year interest rate) would have already been included in your withdrawal amount.
Hi Sreekanth,
I planned to resign my current company and gonna join in new organisation from August 1 2016.
I have exactly 3 years of work experience.
I will be claiming to withdraw PF in my current company on July 29 2016 and it will take take 2-3 months from that time.
=>Till 042016, Employee Share=37,580 and Employer Share=11,717
1-So which rule will be applicable for me (the new rule or Existing rule as per the article)?
2-If in the above case, what will be my PF amount? (Employee share + Interest on it) or (Employee + Employer share + interests )
3- What will be TDS in my case?
4-Am I advisable to withdraw money or to hold (your opinion pls)
please help me.
Dear ARUNKUMAR,
1 – New rules have been scrapped.
3 – Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
2 & 4 – As you are going to join new company, suggest you to TRANSFER the funds to new EPF account (if your new employer is offering EPF scheme).
Thank you Sreekanth
Dear Sreekanth,
I had worked in a company from 2011-2014 and after that joined another company. I have not withdrawal the PF contribution for my previous company till date, please guide me whether I can withdraw my full PF amount or I should choose to transfer it to my present account.
Thanks
Dear Sumit ..Advisable to transfer the old PF money to your new EPF a.c.
Hello sir,
I hope you can clear my confusion about this, If i quit my present job & join a new organisation & dont wish to transfer the money , instead take it & have a new pf account starting with the new organisation . Is that possible ?? If yes will i get both mine & my previous employer’s contribution? (of course i have to wait for 60 days to apply for it)
Dear Charan..You will get both shares (full PF balance).
thank you for honest reply.
Dear Sreekanth Reddy Sir,
I have UAN account, but I forgot my password and now my registered mobile no# also lost. Can you please guide me regarding this issue.
Thanks in advance sir.
Dear M Raju ..Kindly read this article : UAN helpdesk portal..
New Rules are worst
Dear murali..Kindly note that new rules have been cancelled.
I am working with a company from last 4 years . Can i withdraw my PF after 5 years. Whats is the process for that. And how much amount i can withdraw.
Some one told me that pf dept is going online and we can file on-line claims also
Dear Rajinder..If you are employed then you can only make partial withdrawals. Yes, we may expect ONLINE WITHDRAWAL facility to be live in this fiscal year, let’s see.
Hi,
Sreekanth,
My name is Imam . I had worked in company for five months and currently i’m not working. I want to know can i withdrawal pf amount . If yes then please let me know what is the proces.
Dear Imam..You can withdraw full PF balance. Read : New EPF withdrawal forms..
Hi,
Sreekanth,
My name is chandershekhar. I had worked in company for two year’s and currently i’m not working. I want to know can i withdrawal my full pf amount included EPF Pension. If yes then please let me know what is the process.
Regards
Chandershekhar
Dear Chandershekhar..Yes, you can withdraw full PF balance and EPS amount too.
Read:
New EPF withdrawal forms..
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Hello Sreekanth,
This is Ajay, I am working in IT company as a Consultant (Not permanent employee) and every month company is deducting 10% TDS per month and refund service tax with 15% per month which service amount I need to submit Service department.
Suppose my Salary is 20 L per annum so 2.4 L is deducted by company as TDS amount (20L– 2.4L = 17.6L is my net income)
Should I need to pay TAX in 17.6L with 30% slab?
I don’t have any options to show HRA, PF, Savings, Child Education, Home loan (not in possession stage) because this not applicable for Consultants.
Could you please guide us what all expenses I can show as a Consultant?
How can I save much amount from my income?
If you have any good CA or company in your knowledge who can guide me and complete all paper related work as required by Income tax department?
Please help me.
Thanks,
Ajay Kumar
Dear Ajay,
As of now we are not associated with any CA. You may ask your friends who are taking help of a CA for filing their income tax returns .
Read: List of Income tax deductions.
1. CAN INDIVIDUAL OPEN PF ACCOUNT ?
2. A CONTRACTUAL PERSON WHICH TERM IS LESS THAN ONE YEAR CAN OPEN PF ACCOUNT ?
3. IS PF COMPULSORY?
No, Still not open individual PF Account, if i can open individual PF Account so this will be TAX free amount for Consultant & Waht is min and Max amount?
My contract is for 1 year and later on this can be continue for next year.
no , PF account is not mandatory or compulsory for me.
I just want to know what all expenses i can show to Income tax department to save Salary after the TDS deduction with 10% for consultant?
Thanks
Ajay Kumar
Dear KAUSHAL,
1 – Your employer has to offer EPF scheme. (an individual can open PPF account )
2 – Employer has to offer EPF scheme.
3 – Employer has to offer EPF scheme if they employ minimum 20 members.
Dear,
please i am in trouble i was in working in educomp soulation ltd. the company is not giving me pf status i have already sent mail for the same but company is not replying me. i want withdrawal my pf money due to some extreme need. also chk online pf system that say something is wrong or pending from company side… plz guide me…
please help me… if any one have any idea!
Dear sanjay..Are you currently employed and contributing to EPF scheme. In such a case try to transfer your PF fund to your new EPF a/c. You may also submit your grievance to EPFO at this link, click here..
Thanks sir for guideing me but I m nt working with the company I leave it 2 year later. And now I am not employ of any company..
Dear sanjay..If your UAN is active and KYC details are verified you can submit new EPF withdrawal forms directly to EPFO.
Kindly note that it is mandatory to mention UAN number on withdrawal forms.
Hi Sreekanth,
As per the given linkg I am unable to know the status of my EPF amount as it is saying “STATUS for Member ID: DLCPM002084600E0120230” No Records found. Please advise.
Dear venkat ..Which link are you referring to?
Dera Sir,
I worked in a company for 04 years and i am already resign from the company ,So,I want to withdrawn my PF full amount .Will I get full amount in three types of particulars-(Contribution Employee Share, Employer Shar and pension contribution.)
Kindly suggest me .
Dear GUNIN..If you are unemployed for minimum 60 days, you can withdraw full PF balance.
Dear Sir,
Last year company hase not deposited epf (Employer Shar ) amount .How can i complain against this matter ????
Kindly give me your valuable suggest……….
And now i am working in onather company and also create another EPF No.
So, i want to withdraw from my previous EPF amount .
Hello Sir,
My total experience is 6 years and from last 1.8yrs I am with my current organisation. I have withdrawn my previous PF’s from respective organization.
I have booked a FLAT 8 months ago and now I wish to withdraw my 1.8yrs PF. So can I do this?
What will be the procedure. Please suggest.
Dear suraj..As you have withdrawn your earlier PF monies, your service would not have been carry forwarded. You may not be eligible to make partial withdrawal for the said purpose.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Hi Sir,
I want to withdraw my PF now.Will I get full amount or any cuttings will be there.
I am working in same comp from last 5 years and 6months.
Could you please help me with the details and to whom i should contact for this.
Dear Suresh..If you are unemployed for more than 60 days, you will get full PF balance.
Read : New EPF withdrawal forms.
Hello sir,
I am working since 2014-jan in a Indo-German collaboration company .
very soon I am going to Swiss my job. just tell me how much % I can get.
if I need all the amount so what can I do for it?
& suggest me also if I want to withdraw my EPF amount without resign my job (if any emergency case) what I will do in such case?
Dear Sunil,
The new rules have been cancelled. You can get full pf balance as withdrawal amount.
Regarding emergency purposes , kindly read this article : EPF partial withdrawal rules.
Dear Sir,
I have read the information furnished by you here and it is really very helpful, but I am little confused one points
* Employee can withdraw his share and interest only or he can withdraw the employer’s share also before attending the retirement age.
Kindly guide me.
Regards,
Moumita Sarkar
Dear Moumita..Kindly note that the new rules have been cancelled. If one is unemployed for minimum 60 days, he/she can withdraw full PF balance.
Dear Sir,
Thanking you for your reply. Another confusion is striking my mind that an employee can also withdraw the amount accumulated in the pension fund after 60 days before attending the age of 58 yrs.
Regards,
Moumita Sarkar
Dear Moumita ..Yes, if the service period is less than 10 years.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for the prompt reply. Can you please guide me that if an employee provides service for 10yrs or more than this.
Regards,
Moumita Sarkar
Dear Moumita..An employee can start receiving the pension under EPS only after rendering a minimum service of 10 years and attaining the age of 58/50 years.
Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for all the informative replies.
Regards,
Moumita Sarkar
Dear sir ,
As I am retiring at the age of 58 yrs . I need your advise whether to withdraw entire amount or it is better to keep entire amount for 3 yrs .
I heard PF can pay interest upto 3 yrs from retirement.
Could I continue my contribution to PF .
Plz advice urgently.
Dear PRADEEP,
I believe that you have to withdraw your PF but you have the option to continue your EPS amount till 60 years. After 60 years you can get monthly pension (with additional 8% over and above the pension if you had withdrawn at 58 years).
Dear Sree,
I am working in a company for about 15 months and now I want to quit the job and want to start my own bussines , can I get the full EPF amount,
What if after setting up my bussiness and handed it to my family members and if I want to join a new company can I use the same UAN number
Please Suggest me coz I am eager to know wheathe I get my PF Amount which can be helpful to start my bussiness
Dear Mubasheer,
Yes, you can apply for full balance PF withdrawal after 60 days from the date of leaving your company.
You can use the provide the same UAN number to your future employer and get the new EPFa/c (Member-ID) linked to your UAN.
Hi Sreekanth
I am working for a leading BPO Company. But the PF is Trust here. I am trying to withdraw the PF advance
1. for transferring the properties from mother`s name to my name or
2. for my mom`s treatment.
For transferring property from my Mom`s name to my name, the PF person is saying that we cannot provide the facility for the same and he is saying that we need to submit a huge list of documents for submission.
For treatment – the doctors are not ready to give an estimation as they are saying that it may go up and down from the quote we are giving.
Please provide some clarity as to how to get the PF withdrawl done and what documents are to be submitted.
Regards
BVKV
Dear KUMAR,
1 – Agree with your employer/EPFO.
2 – Request them to provide an Average quote as it is very important.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules..
Dear srikant sir
I am working in a private Radio taxi company from last 14 months. Now I want to resign the job and want to go to another
Company & i withdraw my pf & close my pf account it is possible because some emergency.how can I withdraw all EPS and EPF plz tell me sir what is the processor……
Dear SAGAR..If you are going to contribute to EPF scheme (new job) then you have to TRANSFER the PF money to your new account.
i m not continue the job because i m open the own buisness than i m withdraw the all pf
Dear sagar..In that case you can withdraw the entire EPF balance after 60 days from the date of leaving your current company.
Read: New EPF withdrawal forms..
Hi Sreekanth,
My wife is working in software company for the last five years (completed). Now she is planning to resign and join another company. Can she withdraw full PF amount (Emplyee + Employer + Interset). And will she get gratuity as she has completed five years. If yes then how to apply for gratuity.
Thank You
Dear Natarajan,
1- If she is joining a new company and going to contribute to EPF scheme again then she HAS to transfer pf money to the new a.c.
2 – Kindly read: Gratuity benefit – Calculation & Income Tax implications.
Dear Sreekanth,
Yes she is joining a new company and will have to contribute to EPF. Is it possible to withdraw full EPF amount of existing company (at least employee contribution).
Regards,
Dear Mr. Sreekanth
I am an international worker (foreign citizen) working with multinational company with establishment in India. I have joined the establishment for slightly more than a year and have resigned recently. Is the existing EPF/Income Tax Act permit me to make full EPF withdrawal with my service in India less than 5 years and my age is below 58 years old.
I am confused on the advice from my employer which contradict with the EPF officer which clarified no age limit for my intended withdrawal application. Appreciate if you could advice.
Thanks & Regards
Jeff
Dear Jeff..If you are not going to contribute to EPF scheme further (new company, if any), you can surely withdraw your EPF balance.
Hi Sreekanth,
I quite my Old company 32 months before and recently Joined to new Organization, Can i apply for PF withdrawal of my previous organization.
If No..Can you explain me why and what will happen if i go and apply still…
Please suggest…
Dear Bharath..Suggest you to transfer your PF money to your new EPF account.
Read: How to consolidate old EPF a/cs?
i have pf for the last 3 years now planning to quit this job, and i would like to withdraw my pf amount, is it possible?
Dear TEENA..Yes, if you remain unemployed for 60 days.
Hi Sreekanth,
If someone is applying to withdraw the PF amount in the month of Jun then what are the fields it would include.
Example- (Employee Share + Employer Share + Interest)
or
(Employee Share + Interest)
Dear Pratyush.. Employee Share + Employer Share + Interest. The proposed new rules have been cancelled.
Dear Sir,
Please let me know under what circumstances I can apt for HRA as well as Home loan interest.
Dear Pradeep..Kindly read this article, can be useful..Click here..
Dear srikant sir
I am working in a private finance company from last 6 months. Now I want to resign the job and want to go to M.tech.
Company saying that I don’t get any PF?
Am I eligible for PF withdrawl? how can I withdraw it?
please tell me sir
Dear Nag..You can apply for withdrawal after 60 days from the date of resignation.
Read: new EPF withdrawal forms..
Hi Sreekanth Sir,
I am Ravi , Initially I was working with one IT employer called (A) for 4 years and contributed my PF to that company PF account which was their own Trust .
I left the previous employer (A) and joined in another IT employer called (B) and contributed my PF for 2 years which was Public .
Also I have transferred my PF from employer (A) to employer (B) when I was joined in company/employer (B) and got transferred the amount successfully.
Recently 2 months back I quit my job from company / employer (B) . Now am not working anywhere and doing my own business in my hometown.
Now in my PF account I have the PF balance of last organization (B) PF amount (i.e. 2 yrs PF amount ) and my first organization (A )PF amount (i.e.4 yrs PF amount) .
Now I am planning to withdraw my total PF amount , please advise me on below points:
1. Am I eligible to withdraw my total PF amount now??
2. In my case , am I contributed my PF for continuous services of 5 years ?? coz, I was contributed PF for 6 years with out break but contributed through two different company PF accounts.
3. Is TDS will be deducted if I withdraw? if yes how much??
4. what is process to withdraw my total PF which is 6years PF and please let me know the forms which are needs to be submitted
Thanks,
Reagrds,
Ravi.
Dear Ravi,
1 – Yes.
2 – Yes, it is considered as > 5years.
3 – No.
4 – Kindly read: New UAN based EPF withdrawal forms.
Many Thanks for your quick help sir.
Hi Sreekanth Sir,
I have contacted with my x-employer for PF withdraw , they told me to fill the Form-10c , Form-19 and Form-15G .
I understood the Form-10C and Form-19 but what is Form-15G .
why do we to submit the Form-15g ?? really I did not understand theuse of Form-15G
could you please clarify about form-15G.
Thanks,
Ravi.
Dear Ravi,
Kindly read below articles:
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.How to fill new Form 15g?
Hello Sir,
I worked in a company for 4.6 months. My total PF with companies cotribution has been worked out by the company. I am going abroad for higher studies . I will not be working in any company for 2 years from now. Aferward I may do job in US or in India.
In this situation whether to keep the EPF account inoperative or withdraw the amount. If I withdraw whether TDS will be applicable. How do I claim refund for this deducted amount.
Kshama Pathak
Dear Kshama,
If you withdraw now or even after 1 year, TDS may be applicable in your case as the num of contribution years is less than 5 years.
Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
You may claim the refund by filing the income tax return.
Kindly note that as per the latest govt notification, you will get interest payment even if the EPF a/c becomes in-operative.
dear shreekanth,
I have resigned from the current company mid june-16. Will I get my entire PF amount as per the UAN passbook .
Hi Sreekanth sir,
I have posted one query regarding PF withdrawl on 17th June with the name of Kiran Kumar, could you please suggest me at earliest as I have some financial urgent.
If Possible ,Kindly provide me your contact number sir ,so that I can contact you .
Thanks,
Kiran Kumar,
+91-8884732390
Dear Kiran,
As you are employed and contributing to EPF Scheme (ZZZ company), you have to transfer your PF amount to new EPF a/c.
Read:
EPF online transfer – OTCP portal
EPF partial withdrawals rules.
Hi Sir,
Thank you for the update , but I want to withdraw my PF which is having in YYY company PF account as I have some financial emergency.
I don’t want to transfer my PF to ZZZ company from YYY company PF.
Can you please suggest me am I eligible to withdraw my PF of YYY Company (i.e XXX company PF – which was already transferred to YYY com PF acc + YYY company PF )
If Yes is there any TDS deduction or shall get full amount ??
FYI: PF contributed to XXX company is 4.4 years which is Trust PF acc , later it was transferred to YYY company PF account after that again I have contributed PF to YYY PF acc for 2 years which is public PF account.
Now I have joined in ZZZ company and contributing PF to ZZZ comp from last two months which is again trust .
Any how I cant with draw the ZZZ PF now.
Please advise me sir , since I don’t get proper info anywhere reg this.
Hope you will get clarity on my query , please help me sir.
Thanks,
Kiran Kumar
Dear kiran..As mentioned in my previous comment, legally you can not withdraw your PF and can only transfer (as you are employed now).
TDS is not applicable if EPF is withdrawn after 5 years of contribution.
Kindly read my article on EPF partial withdrawals, can be useful to you
Hi!
I have retired in May 2016.
I want to know what is the procedure to withdraw my pf amount ? Secondly what is the pension scheme? can I withdraw the amount in my Pension Account all at once, or I have to take it on monthly basis?
Dear Seema,
If you have UAN & your KYC details have been verified by your ex-employer, you can submit the new UAN based EPF withdrawal forms directly to EPFO, else you can route them through your employer.
Read: New EPF withdrawal forms.
EPS (Pension) you may get monthly pension.
Hi Sreekanth,
I was employed in India till Jan 2013 and the India office moved me to their another branch abroad in that month. I am slated to join back the India office in Jan 2017. I have submitted a request for withdrawal of EPF to my India office in Jun 2016 since its been almost 2.5 years since my last contribution (more than 60 days of being unemployed in India). Can I still withdraw my EPF even though I am going to join the India office back in Jan 2017. I need money to pay for housing loan. Kindly advise if the withdrawal request is as per current EPF and/or new EPF rules. I read through your article on EPF withdrawals however couldn’t get the answer to my question. Hence, reaching out to you directly.
Thanks and Regards,
Dear Vinod,
For how many years have you contributed to EPF scheme? Your EPF a/c would have become INOPERATIVE one. You can withdraw full PF balance.
Read:
Inoperative EPF a/c helpdesk.
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
EPF Partial Withdrawal rules.
Hi Sreekanth,
Thank you for your reply.
I contributed from Apr 2008 to Jan 2014. Just a correction to my earlier post. (“I was employed in India till Jan 2013”). I was employed in India till Jan 2014. Hence, the EPF account is more than 5 years old while leaving India and not its around more than 8 years old. I thought the account becomes inoperative after 3 years of no contribution. Incase it is inoperative what should I do?
Thanks and Regards,
Dear Vinod,
As per the latest notification, EPFO pays interest amount even on the Inoperative EPF accounts’ balances.
You can submit your request through EPF inoperative account helpdesk.
thank you
Hi Sreekanth sir,
My name is Kiran , Initially I was working in XXX company for 4.4 years and contributed the PF which is their own trust .
After that I have joined in some other company YYY and I was contributed the PF for 2 years which is having the public PF account.
Also I have transferred the my PF amount from XXX company to YYY company and got transferred successfully .Now I have total PF amount in YYY company account only.
I left the YYY company on 28th March 2016 and Joined in new company ZZZ on 30th March , now am contributing the PF from last two months to new company PF account which is again trust.
Now I want to withdraw my total PF amount of 6.4 years (4.4 yrs of XXX PF+ 2 yrs of YYY PF = 6.4 yrs of YYY PF) contribution from YYY comp PF account .
Am I eligible to withdraw my total PF (i.e. pervious PF ) without any TDS?? since I do not contribute to single PF account for 5 years but I have contributed to different accounts for 6.4 years.
Kindly suggest me sir , am struggling like anything since no one is giving the information on this.
Thanks,
Kiran Kumar
+91-8884732390
dear shreekant sir,
this is for such an informative site.
sir, I need your suggestion that I’m unable to create a PF a/c for withdraw the whole amount, while creating a/c the quarry came across that is “Mismatch in UAN and Member ID”.
regards,
Mallikarjun Badiger|9060303058
Dear Mallikarjun..Kindly note that an employee can not create an EPF a/c (member-Id). Your employer has to generate one for you.
Are you currently employed and contributing to PF scheme?
Dear Sir
Any persons left the organisation ,& that send to withdrawal form within one month from leaving date .That form is accepted or rejected due to time duration of withdrawal date.
Dear Satyendra..Generally the employers shares the Employees’ Exit Date details with EPFO, so mostly the application can be rejected.
Dear Sreekanth,
I have resigned from my current job and i have not completed my 5 Year in the last organization, i want to withdraw my pf amount. Will you please guide me, how much TDS would be deducted from my PF Amount.
regards
govind
Dear Govind..Kindly read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Dear Shreekanth,
I have worked for an Airline company almost 6 year back and i haven’t withdrawn my PF yet now iam planning to with draw my PF can i do so iam planning to with draw full amount pls suggest whether TDS will be deducted or not plus i have PF pending for 2 more organisation and could also pls help me with UAN number as in how this will be helpful
Dear tashu,
Are you currently contributing to EPF scheme? Suggest you to go through below articles, can be useful.
How to consolidate old EPF accounts?
Inoperative EPF A/c helpdesk.
EPF withdrawals & TDS rules.
Hi,
I have been employed for over 10 years now and wish to withdraw my EPF for repayment of home loan.
Please advise if I can withdraw full amount or only part of it.
Additionally, will there be any rules coming into effect for EPF withdrawal in coming months that government has already notified about.
Thanks!
Paresh
Dear Paresh,
New rules have been totally scrapped.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
HI
My Name is Abhay Singh, I am currently working in IBM India Pvt Ltd for 8 years. My mother met with an accident and she got her hip bone borken. I admitted her in hospital where she went major surgery for implantation . I would like to withdraw some money from my PF account. Need your suggestion on this for process and procedure.
I would like to get one more clarification, can I get money only prior to the surgery?
Thanks
Abhay
Dear Abhay,
Yes you can make partial withdrawal from your PF account. The advance can be taken for all major surgical operations or for treatment of critical illness. You have to submit proof of hospitalization.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
Dear Sir,
I have been working with my organization since 9 years and 5 month completed and 6th moth running. If I wish to withdrawals some PF amount for down payment of new flat than can I withdrawal and If withdrawal than TDS appearing or not ?
Also one question after 9 years and 5 month pf amount going to pension fund or after completed 9 years and 6th month ?
How many percentage amount can I withdrawal ?
Regards,
Christopher
Dear Christopher..Kindly read: EPF Partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
I had quit in the year 2014 and did not withdraw my pf.. So can I withdraw the full amount now and Will I get any interest on the amount for the tenure between I quit and didn’t withdraw the pf
Dear Shirish..If you are not contributing to EPF scheme now, you can withdraw full PF amount. Yes, interest will also be paid on the accumulated balance.
Hi Sreekanth,
I have completed 12 years of service in IT industry and planning to withdraw my entire PF amount to settle down my bank housing loan (pre-payment of exisint housing loan). Can I eligible to get entire EPF amount Or, only 36 times of basic salary? Please guide and assist.
Best Regards,
Sanjay
Dear Sanjay..Kindly note that if you are employed and contributing to EPF Scheme, you can make partial withdrawal only.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
Hi,
I just want to know about PF Withdraw Process as per new guidelines
I was joined XXXX Company in June 2010 and resigned i.e. last working day was 29th Jan 2016. (Almost work 5.7Years)
As per new PF Guidelines, below are my query…. regarding PF Withdraw…
1 : – Can i get complete PF Amount?? Total PF Amount is (Employee Share , Employer Share and Pension Contribution)
2 : – is this taxable Amount ?? if i have already completed 6 years in same company.
3 : – i am eligible to withdraw for Employee Share without any TAX Deduction?
4 : – i am eligible to withdraw for Employer Share without any TAX Deduction?
5: – i am eligible to withdraw for Pension Contribution without any TAX Deduction?
I have checked PF Passbook via UAN # and found that Interest part is not there for “Int. Updated upto 31/03/2016)
Please help and confirm because i need to pay all my PF amount to bank for Homeloan.
Thanks & Regards
Shailendra
Dear Shailendra,
Kindly note that the new rules have been cancelled.
1 – Yes.
2 – Not taxable.
You may soon get the interest amount credited for FY 2015-16, as the notification on applicable interest rate has been recently notified by the Govt.
Thank you Sreekant for the confirmation, I have one more query…
1 : – For PF withdraw should i need to submit the form 15G?? along with Form 19 & 10C? (to get tax free PF amount of all part Employee , Employer Share and Pension Contribution
2 : – If Interest rate is not yet decided then i will lose my interest part for FY 2015-16?? if i can submit my withdrawal form before end of June with 19, 10C & 15 G?
Please clear my doubts and confirm when i can submit (right time) my withdrawal form to get TAX Free PF amount + Interest part also for FY 2015-16.
Thanks & Regards
Shailendra
Dear Shailendra,
1 – Surprisingly, the EPFO is asking for Form15G even from the persons whose income is more than basic exemption limit. So, you may have to submit Form 15G.
Read: How to fill Form 15G?
2 – It has been already decided. You will get your interest payment.
Hi!
I am resigning from my current work and moving overseas. The last day of my working is 15th Jul 2016. I have been working with the organization for 8 years now.
1. Can I have a full withdrawl of PF?
2. After 60 days from resignation will this new rule which is technically applicable from 01st Aug 2016 be applicable in my case?
3. Will I have to apply only after 60 days? or can I do it immediately overseas for work.
Please suggest.
Dear Rahul,
1 – Yes.
2 – New rules have been scrapped.
3 – In your case you can apply immediately (may have to submit documentary evidence that you are going to be employed in a foreign country). Kindly check with your employer/EPFO too.
Hi, Shreekanth you are really providing a helpful information, I too have a small consultation I am working in KARNATAKA my PF account is in New Delhi South is it possible to submit it here in Karnataka, I have got my UAN Portal account too will you pls help me out here.
Dear HARI..As of now the EPFO is still following decentralised data system, (soon they are going to have centralized data servers), so you may have to submit your withdrawal forms to the concerned PF regional office only.
Kindly read:
New UAN based EPF withdrawal forms..
EPF Withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Hi Reddy,
I Worked in one organisation for 4 years and 358 days and i missed 5 years terms and I went for PF withdrawal and today i received my PF withdrawal cheque and i found there is TDS deducted from my PF and its huge amount.
and know i realized to return the cheque and transfer the PF amount to New organization.
kindly suggest how to go forward on same.
Dear ravinder..Ideally if you are employed and contributing to EPF scheme then you should transfer and not withdraw.
Read:
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
I am working in a NGO and my age is 54+ years. Can I withdraw my PF (both employers and employee,s share)?
Regards
Nilotpal Sarma
Dear NILOTPAL..if you are still employed, you can not withdraw full PF balance. You can withdraw once you attain 55 years.
You can withdraw up to 90% of your entire PF balance (employee share + employer share) on attaining 54 years of age or within one year before actual retirement, whichever is later.
Dear Sir,
I want to withdraw my full PF amount of last 5 years , served with two multinational organization.
now i have joined the new organization and working in it. well i want to withdraw my Full PF amount for my marriage purpose.
Could you please tell me according to new PF rule ,how much tax deduction or any more deduction will be going to apply for my PF amount.
Many Thanks!!
Deepesh
Dear Deepesh,
If you are currently contributing to EPF scheme, you can not make full balance withdrawal.
New rules have been scrapped.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
Hello,
I will leaving my company on 4th July 2016. I have completed serving 6.5 Yrs.
I would like to know if i will get the complete amount of my PF ?
How much Interest will be given on the PF?
Are the New rules of PF still in effect?
Kindly reply .
Rgds,
Kumar
Dear Santosh,
New rules have been scrapped.
The interest varies year on year. The current rate of interest for FY 2015-16 is 8.8%.
You can submit PF withdrawal forms after 60 days and can get full PF balance.
Read:
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
New EPF withdrawal forms.
Dear Sir,
I had been working in a company (where the PF is managed by a trust) from June 2010 to Mar 2016 (5.7 years approximately). I have joined a new company on Apr 2016. Please help me to get following queries clarified.
1. Can i make a partial withdraw of PF amount in 1 or 2 years for purchase of a plot or construction of house. Will it be taxable during partial withdrawal.
2. Will the VPF i am contributing (to reduce teh tax every month) be considered in the above amount. That is will the partial amount be the partial of total amount of PF+VPF.
3. What does the partial means. Is it partial PF = (Total PF – Employer Contribution of PF)
Dear Mohamed,
1 – Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
2 – You can make partial withdrawals from VPF too.
3 – Partial means a portion of your total available EPF.
Hi Sreekanth,
I have left my job by Feb end this year. I have a UAN. I had linked my previous organisation PF account also to this UAN ( note: I had not transferred it earlier).
Now I would like to withdraw my PF money. What is the procedure? Should I get that done through both the organisations separately ? Or can I do it online. Kindly let me know.
Thank You!
Dear Vaseela,
Kindly read : New UAN based EPF withdrawal forms..
Online PF withdrawal facility is not yet launched.
Hi Sreekanth, Greetings form our office,
As we are running a transport organisation in HYD. In this we provide the cabs, Bus’s and shuttle services for IT company’s. For this we are paying S.T as per govt rules, but now we are facing a problem with our vender’s like they are saying that we need to pay PF for all the drivers who are working with us, but actually we are operating with maximum tie up vehicles only. For this we make some agreement with owner of the vehicles stating that we will pay some amount for the service along with S.T for the same.
Can you please give us any suggestion to get out of this problem. Is there any rule for this services providers not to pay PF.
Thanks & Regards
Sreenu
Dear sreenivas,
In case if you have employed more than 20 people (it can be on contract basis too), your company may have to provide EPF benefit to your employees. Kindly consult a CA.
Hi Sir. I recent applied for withdrawal for which i received a sum of INR 25 k. This smount is far too less than tbe expected amount (2 lakhs). My pf account is in hyderabad and i stay in delhi. Can you help me in understanding as to what might have gone wrong.
Dear Sandeep..That can be your EPS amount. Kindly wait for sometime to receive PF amount.
Hi Sreekanth, I have resigned my current company and migrating along with my family to abroad. Can I withdraw the PF? Is there any kind of documentation I need to show/attach with the PF Forms as a proof that I am migrating abroad with my family? Also, my wife is also resigning and will travel along with me. She has close to 8 years of PF accumulation. Can she withdraw completely by attaching the same proof of migration as me and all my family members will be migrating. Please advise.
Dear Narasimhan,
Yes, I believe that you (both of you )can submit proof of employment in a foreign country and withdraw full PF balance. You may also check with your employers too on this.
Dear Mr. Sreekanth Reddy,
One of my college was working with HMT and worked for 10years. He has withdrawn his PF but pension fund could not withdraw. He has applied for the transfer but did get through. Could you please suggest how to handle this case and resolve.
Thanking you,
Bhuvannehwari Naidu
Dear Bhuvanneshwari,
You may kindly submit a grievance, click here..
Dear Sreekanth,
I am quit the job on January I apply for P F in may 15th when is my P F amount will be credited my account do you have time period I am not working In india now other country working now .Kindly check and do the needful
Thanks & regards,
M.shankar
Dear Shankar..Kindly note that we can not check the status, but you can let you know that you may mostly get your PF balance within 30 days.
Dear Sreekanth reddy,
I have working for my company from 2 years, i am planing for my job was resigned from July 2016. Now can you Please guide me what should I do with the PF account. How can I withdraw my EPF balance. A small doubt sir, receiving full amount (employee share+employer share with pension contribution also) or not
Please guide and assist.
Thanking you sir,
Srinivas.
Dear Srinivas..Are you joining new company? If yes and you are going to contribute to EPF again then you have to transfer EPF money to new account.
Yes sir, I am joining new company. But there are don’t cutting for EPF
Dear Srinivas ..You may full balance withdrawal but submit withdrawal forms after 60 days of your resignation.
Read : New UAN based EPF withdrawal forms.
Dear Srikanth ji,
I have plan to withdraw my PF amount to settle the loan borrowed for purchase of a house and to construct 1st floor.
I have a UAN No. and working for a Pvt Co. since 4 years. I have transferred my earlier Co. PF to new one, the service for the earlier Co. was 7 years.
Please guide and assist.
Regards,
A Rehaman.
Dear Abdul..Kindly go through this article, can be useful : EPF Partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
Hi Sreekanth,
First of thanks for such an informative article . I have one query . I have completed 10 years of service and want to withdraw full PF amount (my contribution + Employee Contribution ) to pay housing loan. Whether I am eligible for that .
Dear Amit..Kindly note that you can’t withdraw full balance for the said purpose.
Read: EPF Partial Withdrawal rules & guidelines.
I had been working at First Soure from last 1 year and my LWD was on 17th Sept 2015. Until then i had not applied for the PF. And now i m pursuing my higher education. So my question is that can i withdraw the employee and well as employers contribution, and while joining the UAN account had not been given to us so it is necessary to mention the same in PF Form.
Further till which date can we apply for the PF where the new ruls of withdrawing will not be applied and i can transfer whole amount i.e. employee as well as employers contribution.
Dear Umesh,
It is mandatory now to quote UAN number on PF withdrawal forms. You can withdraw full PF balance.
Read: How to generate UAN number online?
The new rules have been cancelled.
Dear Sreekanth
I have worked for a company for 2 years and resigned in september 2015. I have applied for PF withdrawal as my current co is not PF registered.
will i get my amount>
Dear Abhishek..You will get PF balance..
Dear Mr. Sreekanth,
I am Vivek Chandrakant Pradhan working with M/S Bajaj Steel Ind. Ltd. Nagpur,
I completed my 58 years on 7th March 2016 but my company gave me 2 years extension that is up to March 2018 but due to some financial problems I want to withdraw my PF amount & stop the cutting of PF from my salary, please advice me how I can do this.
Regards,
Vivek
Dear Vivek Ji,
You can’t cut the deductions but you may consider making a Partial PF withdrawal for certain purposes or withdraw complete accumulated PF balance till date as you have crossed the retirement age.
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
Hi Srikanth,
I have left my previous job on 27th May 2016 (I completed 7 years) and joined new company on 30th May 2016.
I have taken a new PF account and want to with draw full amount from my existing PF.
Is is possible to do so?
Please help
Dear Ravi..No, you have to transfer your old EPF money to your new a.c.
Sreekanth.. Even after 2 months also Ravi cannot able to withdraw full PF amount??? I am facing the same issue, is there is any possibility to withdraw the full amount in this scenario.
Dear Pandi..Based on other bloggers’ experiences, people who have submitted withdrawal forms during Feb to April, EPFO has not yet processed the forms. So, kindly check with your employer or EPFO and you may re-submit the same.
Dear Sir
I left LG electronics 5 years back and I would like to withdraw 100% PF, please suggest
What to do…
Dear, Sreekanth
My DOJ was 1 Oct 2010 and LWD was 7 Apr 2016 (termination of employment was not in my control as it was a company lay off
>Medical treatment – Father getting treated for cancer.
Also let me know if there will be a TDS deduction considering the above conditions.
Dear Ravi,
You can apply for full balance withdrawal, in case if EPFO rejects your withdrawal application (citing 60 days of unemployment clause..) then you can apply for atleast Partial withdrawal for medical treatment purpose.
Kindly read:
EPF partial Withdrawal rules..
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Your withdrawals may not be subject to TDS/Tax.
Hi would tax be levied for withdrawal of PF after 4 yrs 9 months services?
Dear Sir, Is This Possbile That Our Pension Amount Also Included In Pf, Hmmm…. I Was Leave a Job Before a Pension Age, So…. What About My Pension Amount. How I Will Get It. Is There Any Solution, That I Get My Pension Amount Before Pension Age.
And Thank You So Much For Last Help. I Was Register For Grievance And Now My Pf Under Process. Thank You So Much Sir.
Dear sir
i want to need your help my mother are work in company but they are want to resign now because physical problem
then after that resigning they can’t work any where then 100% epf balence will be withdrawal or not plz reply
Dear Abhishek..She can apply for full pf balance withdrawal after 60 days from the date of resignation and if she remains unemployed for such duration.
dear sir.
i worked for the company for 15 years.in 2007 because of increament of salaries the fight between the management and the union escalated, the company transferred several employees. union people approched the court. mow the issue is the court. mean while the company was sold to other company but they not obsorved the marketing people. now from last 3 years iam not joined any company doing a small business. now when i asked for to withdraw my pf amount they are saying ur not eligiable as you are transferred employee.and the issue is in the court.but my account is not operational from last 3 years.
please give suggestion how to withdraw my pf amount.
Dear Rajkumar,
Kindly submit withdrawal request through inoperative helpdesk and I believe that you can withdraw your PF balance.
Read: EPF inoperative a/c helpdesk..
Hi Sreekanth,
I was working with an MNC and got a PF account open through them. But after working there for a year I absconded my job without informing the HR and joined a govt bank where my NPS account was opened. Now can you plz guide me what should I do with the PF account. How can I withdraw my EPF balance or continue my contribution in the account.
Dear Anil,
You can not contribute to your old EPF a/c.
How old is your EPf account? If your a/c is linked to UAN and kyc is verified you can withdraw EPF balance directly.
REda:
New EPF withdrawal forms.
EPF a/c Inoperative helpdesk.
This is very useful information and i would like you to request that post the latest information about any amendments in act like PF, Bonus etc.
Thank You
Abhishek
Hi Sri,
Last week I came to know that the first company for which I had worked 2004-2005 for had a PF account linked and the account was turned inactive. I reached out to PF Office via email, to which they promptly responded with the balance as on today. While the amount if not much since I worked for my first company for roughly about an year, I would like to withdraw that balance.
1. Can I withdraw the PF balance from the old account? OR only be transferred to my currrent PF account?
2. If I can withdraw, what is the procedure I need to follow?
Thanks,
Shashi Harige
Leave it for the government, Since you are not even able to work for 2 years in a company, Stability missing ma so saad
I don’t think I understood your response
Dear Shashi,
1 – You have to transfer..Read : EPF balance transfer otcp portal..
I have been working for a company for 4 years with EPF coverage and now I am working for a small company without EPF coverage
So can I get the full withdrawal as the old company is saying that I need to transfer my number
Dear Revathy..Yes you can apply for full balance withdrawal.
read: New EPF withdrawal forms..
Dear Sreekanth,
i was working with my pervious company for 2 yrs, i left the company 6 months ago with unemployment .now i rejoin the another company pf will be countinue or not ?
Dear Sir,
i was working with my pervious company for 3 yrs, i left the company 6 months ago with unemployment .now i rejoin the another company pf will be countinue or not sir pls advice me
I left my job on 30 oct 2015 .now i idel 10 jun 2016 i will join new company. the pervious company pf will countinue
Dear pradeep..You can transfer olf EPF a/c money to your new EPF a/c when you join the new company. If you have UAN, you can share it with your new employer, they will link new EPF a/c to your UAN.
Read: EPF online balance transfer..
Hi Sreekanth,
Nicely kept the facts in a single page, was really helpful.
I was working in India 6 months back and i left India. Is it possible for me to withdraw the whole PF amount? If so, what would be the procedure.
Thanks
Titan
Dear Titan,
Yes you can withdraw full balance.
Kindly read:
New EPF withdrawal forms.
How to fill Form 15G?
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Hi Praveen,
I was working an organization for 2 years. Now am idle and searching for a job. My Last working day with my previous company was 30th Mar 2016. Am waited till now Since i have to wait 60 odd days to initiate to withdraw my PF, As per the new amendments in PF withdrawal, Can i eligible to withdraw the whole PF amount ?
Please advice?
Thanks,
Kumar
Dear Kumar..Yes, you can withdraw full balance if 60 days have been completed.
Hi Shreekant,
Won’t it be taxable since 5 years not over?
Dear Aparna..It is taxable. Kindly read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Hi Sreekanth,
I am trying to avail an PF loan for education for self, but it has been rejected by the PF office saying education for self is not applicable. But if I check the PF website **** its says we can avail education loan for self also, can you please advise
Thanks praveen
Dear Praveen..I believe one can apply for PF advance for Education purpose, 7 years of service is the condition.
Dear Sir,
i was working with my pervious company for 3 yrs, now i left the company 8 months ago, am i eligible to incash my complete pf Amount
Dear sudev..If you are employed now and contributing to EPF then you have to transfer the old EPF money to new a/c, else you can withdraw full Pf.
Dear Sir,
Suppose concern person is not available and family member wants to withdraw.so is it possible for his/her’s family member to withdraw fund.
Dear Ravi..Yes , nominee or legal heir can withdraw PF balance.
Hi shreekanth,
Actually i have a question regarding pf, as i worked for an organisation for 5 months.But the company payroll has been changed due to which new pf account has been created, and they are providing pf form to withdrawl. Can i take my pf of 5 months,which i have work in the organisation.
Dear vineet..You have to transfer your old PF a/c funds to new one.
Dear Sir,
My BOJ is 1 Apr 2007, ( 9 yrs 2 month), Now I wish to withdraw my EPF & EPS balance, for my personnel need.
my company is ready to do process which is as per EPF rule.
If I do not withdraw within 2-3 month , the balance of EPS will going to Pension scheme and can’t withdraw till retirement age.
Pls advice me .
Ajay
[email protected]
plz read (BOJ) as date of Joining (DOJ)
Dear Ajay ..Are you currently employed?
yes
Dear Ajay..If you are contributing to EPF scheme, you can not withdraw funds. However you can make partial withdrawals (if eligible).
Read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
Sir,
I have purchased a Plot before 2 yrs, I wish to withdraw some money for payment to builder,
Dear Sir,
This is to inform you that i was a X-employ of M/s,Abhishek Motors Pvt Ltd,Silpukhuri.Ghy-3.Here my dealer refue to sign my EPF claim form.
Pl advise me to do the needful . I had visit EPF RO Guwahati office on yesterday 26.05.2016 but EPF employ also not received my claim form ,which was fill by me.
Now pl tall me where i can complain against this issue.
Dear Bishnu,
If you have an UAN & your KYC details are verified then you can submit withdrawal forms directly to EPFO.
Read: New EPF Withdrawal forms..
Hi,
I worked for a company for 5 years and 1 month, and joined another company. But i have not linked my UAN in new company company, when i download online passbook the last entry shows Dec – 2015 that is when i left my previous organisation. i have already initiated for PF withdrawal.
Will i get my entire PF amount including EPS.
Dear Manikandan..Is PF amount being deducted at your new company?
Yes
Dear Manikandan..Have they generated one more UAN?
Hi Sreekanth,
Appreciate your answers.
I have 5.8 yrs of experience in total. Currently working in a third company. I have transferred my pf accounts from 1st company to second and second company to current company.
Now i am planning to resign my current job.
1. Am i eligible to withdraw my EPF money [without tax deductions]
2. While transferring the epf money i found that my eps amount has not transferred. COuld you please let me know what happened to the EPS and how to transfer eps money.
Dear Mani,
1 – Yes.
2 – Ideally when an employee transfers the PF amount his/her EPS money also gets transferred, provided the new employer has his own PF trust. Else the amount will be settled and the service details alone will be with EPFO.
Hi Sreekanth,
I was working in a pvt college for 5.2 yrs and then I was releived from my post on 31st Dec. 2015. My age is 32yrs. May I know if I would be eligible to withdraw my whole PF amount.
I would appreciate ur reply since I am in need of money.
Dear Rajesh..If you are not contributing to EPF scheme now, you can withdraw full balance.
Read: New EPF withdrawal forms..
Hello ,
I would like to know that by new rules of the EPF withdrawal what does actually mean by partial withdrawal as old rule says we can take out 90% of the amount, but in new rule percentage is not given and the age is mentioned i.e. 57
Also they said pf can be withdrawal while resigning. so what should be our actions to get the amount before the new employer payment starts.
Thank you in advance!
Dear shraddha,
The new rules have been totally withdrawn.
Regarding partial withdrawal rules :Kindly read this article – EPF Partial Withdrawal rules.
Hi Sreekanth,
My Company is getting shut done on 31st may and we going to fill PF form on 31st may 2016. So am i eligible to remove full PF amount.
Dear Jitesh ..Yes you are eligible to get full amount provided you are unemployed for the next 60 days and do not contribute to EPF.
Dear Sir,
My last working day was 7th April 2016, and my total balance of PF is 4.95 lakhs (both employee, employer contribution and interest put together), it also includes the transfer of 1,20,621 from my previous company.
Total overall work experience of 9.8 years. As the new guidelines have been withdrawn and I have joined my uncle’s business hope I can withdraw the full provident fund of 4.95 lakhs, request your clarity on it, also I would also like to know that will these amount of 4.95 lakhs will be taxable.
Regards
Mohith
Dear Mohith..You can withdraw full PF balance and the amount is tax-free in your case.
Sir,
I have worked 12 years in one co, as on date Employee share 89 K Employer share 27K & pension contribution 44k is there if i apply for PF how much i will get
Dear Lakshmi..You can withdraw full PF balance except EPS amount. If you have more than 10 years of service, you can not withdraw EPS amount, pension will be given after retirement.
You may also have an option to avail pension, provided you have completed 10 years of service and age between 50 yrs to 58 yrs. To avail such early pension, an employee must not be working.
I was working with teamlease consultancy india pvt ltd for 18 months and after leaving the job i applied for pf and they made the account error and its show the transfer of pf in the error accounts. When i check with the bank as it was and account error the it was rejected then again i send my cheque soft copy to the mailing id they process and send me after 20 days buit only the pf transfered and not the pension as i kinow that the pension and pf transfer on the same days. please let me know what to do
Dear Ayoob..Kindly submit your grievance to EPFO. click here..
Hi Sreekanth,
I have a couple of questions. I have completed 5.5 years in an MNC. I have now moved out of India to work in US. I am not intending to come back to India anytime soon.
I will be submitting my documents to withdraw my PF. Here are my questions:
1) When I submit the claim forms form 19 and form 10c with all documentations, will I get all the components or just the employee share?
2) Is the new rule effective from April 1st or has it been scrapped?
3) From when is the new rule effective?
Dear Chetan,
1- All components, entire PF balance.
2 – has been scrapped.
Thanks for the prompt response, Sreekanth.
A couple of clarifications:
– What about the pension amount? Will that also be paid out?
– When I see my passbook, I don’t see the last financial year interest credited to my PF account yet. Would
you know when this would be reflected in my passbook?
Dear Chetan,
1 – If service period is less than EPS can be either withdrawn or transferred (if new job).
2 – I believe that EPFO has notified the FY 2015-16 interest rate yesterday only At 8.8%, so you may soon see the interest amount entry in your passbook.
Hi Sreekanth,
I was working with a pvt co for last 4.2 years till Aug-15. Now could you please let me know whether I can withdraw full PF i.e both Employee contribution + Employer contribution since I am planning to buy a House.
Also let me know if there is any TDS will be deducted from my PF balance (or) Do I need to submit Form 15 G/H for the same.
Dear Krishna,
If you are not employed & not contributing to EPF scheme now, you can withdraw full balance (Employer+Employee shares + interest) & EPS amount.
Regarding TDS : Kindly read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
I have completed almost 10 years of service in two successive companies.Now I am in another company.My UAN no is continued in this new firm. My EPF has been transferred in my previous company. Now I want partial withdrawal. Please guide me how to proceed.
Dear Binod..Kindly go through this article : EPF Partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
Hi Sreekanth !!
Hope you are doing well,Thanks for replying to my earlier query , This would be my last question.
I have applied for full PF withdrawal ,My UAN is activated and I am not an employee of any company any more.
After not getting response(email alert) on PF withdrawal,I raised a grievance in their online portal on 5th May and on 19th May I got response that “PF & EPS claim has been approved and amount will be credited shortly”
May I know how much more time will it take to get the amount transferred to my account? What is the average time in any case?
Dear Ankit..Ideally you should receive it within few days if not within 30 days.
Kindly do not say that this is your last query 🙂
Keep visiting..
What is deadline for new noms ? is this 1 august?
Dear Anwar..The new rules have been scrapped/cancelled.
When? It means i can withdraw my pf whenever i want? There is no deadlines?
My daughter had joined CO ,but CO is deducting their portion of PF from her salary only.CO is not showing that their portion is deducted in the salary slip.when asked for why they are paying lower salary than agreed.They told that both portion of PF will be deducted from your salary. Then why they are hiding that both contribution is deducted from my salary slip.Only 16 employees have opted for PF.Whether I Should not opt for EPF.Pl Guide me.
Dear Shrikant Sir,
Can I withdrawl also full Pensin saving (EPS) along with Full EPF withdral at the time of Resigned my Job ?
I have done 13 Years service period and now I am 34 years Old.
please reply
Dear Nirmal..If service is more than 10 years, you can not withdraw EPS. You can get pension after the retirement age. To avail such pension, an employee must have completed 10 yrs of service and age must be 58 yrs or above.
sr,
i have withdraw my 4 year PF .but please tell me , how to be taken pension.
Dear RAMBHAROSE..You have to submit EPS withdrawal form. Read: EPF new withdrawal forms.
Dear Sreekanth, I am employed at one of MNC japanese company which was started last year. As soon as total employee reached at 20 nos. this year in Feb,with the effect they had started deducting PF n EPF contb from my salary which is a part of said CTC.
Now on 10th May I have resigned n would be relieved on 31st May,can I opt to withdrawal the entire amt deducted past 3 months?
What will be be procedure to withdraw?
Please revert and solve the query at earliest before i leave to enable to proceed and do the needful for withdrawal formalities.
Dear Arun..Are you joining another company which offers EPF scheme?
If yes, you have to transfer EPF a/c monies to your new EPF a/c.
Hi, Dear Mr.Sreekanth Reddy, This is krishnaraj from tamilnadu, actually i have doubt in PF withdrawal, my PF balance is Rs.30000 to 33000 , and i got resigned from my company and there i was worked nearly 4 years and 4 months, currently i’m not working anywhere from January 2016, now my doubts, 1) can i withdraw my full PF amount now…? 2)I want to submit form 15G to withdraw above mentioned amount..? 3)if yes, pls give me link to download latest form 15G. please guide me to handle this.
Dear Krishna..Kindly refer to our chat on Linkedin.
Dear SreeKanth Reddy Sir, How Many Days Pf Will Come After Submit A Form. Because I Think One Month Complete And Still No Message Or Notification From EPFO. So In Case Can You Help Me.
Dear Ashish..Generally it is within 30 days, you may submit your grievance, click here.
Thank You Sir, I Will Try That
Dear sir I resigned my job in 10the may 2016 I just want to know that can I withdrawal my full PF amount now or not now.
Dear dilip..You can wait for 60 days and then can apply for full balance withdrawal (if you remain unemployed and do not contribute to EPf scheme).
I have been employed with TCS ltd and resigned after getting employment under Govt. of India. Will my PF balace under EPFO can be withdrawn or it can be transferred to my GPF a/c under GOVT. of India? Please advice me along with the rules for such withdrawl/transfer.
Dear Santosh,
Mostly you may have to contribute to NPS and to EPF.
But EPFO is contemplating to provide a choice to employees to opt for either NPS or EPF (not yet announced).
If EPF is not offered by your new organization then you can withdraw full PF balance.
I have left my job in FEB 2014 and not yet transferred to my new PF account. I want to withdraw the same as I am starting my new business. is it possible to withdraw 100 % as I have heard about new rule doesn’t allow you to withdraw all of your money.
Dear Sachin,
If you are not employed now, you can withdraw full PF balance.
Hi Sreekanth
Is there any time period that we have to withdraw or transfer our Previous company EPF amount to present company EPF Account
One of my colleague told me that with in a year time we should withdraw amount else there after we can’t withdraw , is this true?
Please help
Dear Wenuu,
There is no time-line as such.
If both the EPF a/cs (old & new, if any) are linked to UAN, then the transfer can happen automatically.
Thank you, I will check with ex-employer.
Hi Sreekanth,
I have changed 2 organization and now moving abroad, so wanted to withdraw my PF.
From the 1st organization I have transfer the PF to 2nd. But, when I am trying to withdraw the PF, I am only able to see the latest company PF details in account. The transfer amount is not reflecting in the account.
How do I check old PF account balance ? Or how do I know the transfer has completed ?
Please let me know, thanks a lot for the support.
Sreenath S
Dear Sreenath ..When did you apply for the transfer? Hast he transfer been verified/approved by your employer?
Have you activated UAN? Is the new EPF a/c linked to UAN?
Thank you for the reply.
I have transferred it in 2013 Jan, But I do not know it has verified/approved.
Yes, I have activated UAN and linked all the PF accounts.
Dear Sreenath..Oh 2013??
Kindly check with your ex-employer if the transfer has been done or not.
Else you can lodge a grievance request with EPFO, click here..
Dear Sreekanth ,
I have resigned in the month of April’16 can I claim the total amount of the PF & Pension amount .
After 3 month will be doing the job .Don’t want to transfer the amount . If I claim the will getting the PF & Pension amount or only Pf Amount with the interest amount.
Dear Suamn,
As you are joining new job, suggest you transfer your old EPf a/c monies to the new one (if your prospective employer offers EPF scheme).
Else you can withdraw PF full balance along with EPS amount after 60 days of unemployment.
Thanks Sreekanth for you immediate response. Even a paid Consultant will not respond like this. Kudos to you.
Can you cover the following point also?
Is there any special or separate rule because i have worked in a State government Public sector undertaking?
Can the Management say that they have a rule framed within the company like the above to discourage employees from leaving the company?
Is it legal to have a rule like that?
Dear SUBRAMANIAN,
As far as I know, there are no special rules as such regarding EPF withdrawals.
The management can say many things to retain their employees, but no special rules / guidelines as such.
Dear Sreekanth,
i have been working in a state governement Public sector undertaking for the last 3 years (first employment). I have got a new job in a private sector private limited company. My Questions are:
Can I withdraw my entire PF balance (Empoyers contribution + interest on that + Employee’s contribution + interest on that)
Can my employer say that since i have not completed 5 years, I can get only Employee’s contribution and interest transferred to the new employer, But Employer’s contribution and interest on that will not be transferred and this will be forfeited and i have to lose this portion.
Can my employer say that I can withdraw only Employee’s contribution + interest but not Employer’s contribution and interest, which will be forfeited and i have to lose this portion.
Is there any special or separate rule because i have worked in a State government Public sector undertaking?
Kindly advise, as I am realy worried if I have to lose the entire employer’s contributions + interest thereon accumulated for thepast 3 years.
I am not able to decide whether i can accept the new job if i have to lose the amount as i mentioned before.
Dear SUBRAMANIAN,
You can get full PF balance. However you can make a withdrawal claim only if you are unemployed for minimum 60 days.
In case if you join before 60 days and your new employer offers EPF scheme then you can transfer entire balance to your new EPF a/c in future.
Hello Sreekanth,
I quit my job in 2012 and after that i worked at a private firm which included my pf in my salary itself. Now can i withdraw the pf accumulated from my first job? I am unemployed for the past 2 years.
Thanks
Swetha
Dear Swetha,
Yes you can withdraw your PF balance. However your old EPF a/c would have become INOPERATIVE.
So, submit your request through EPF inoperative helpdesk portal..
Hi Sreekanth,
I had a EPF account with my previous employer ‘XYZ’ which didn’t pay us salary from mid 2012 onwards , however had contributed towards my PF till March 2014.
I had partially withdrawn my PF from the said account and resigned from the organisation in June 2015 and till date the account has a xxxxx rs as balance.
I joined a new organisation ABC in August 2015.
My query is,
1) Can I withdraw the remaining balance from the PF amount which was opened by earlier organisation XYZ and close that account?
Note: The new organisation ABC has also not been able to pay us salary ever since I have joined.
Please advise.
Regards.
Dear Rahul,
If they are not paying salary, suggest you to look out for a new job.
You may transfer old PF a/c monies to your new EPF a/c.
Read: EPF online transfer claim – OTCP portal.
Hi Sree,
I am currently working in PVT LTD company and contributing to EPF. I would like to withdraw PF amount to Clear my Housing principle.
My question to you is
Can I withdraw PF amount to clear my housing loan?
If yes, What is the Percentage would I take it out?.
Please guide me on this.
Thanks in advance.
Dear Sankar ..Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
Dear sir already i resigned my job before 1 year and last month apply to my companey to claim my PF, now am waiting for amount can i get full my PF amount ???
Dear Raj..Yes you will get as the new rules have been scrapped.
I need PF for personal benefits. Have few personal loans which i want to close. can i withdraw PF for the same?
Dear Girish..Not allowed for the said purpose. Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
I am contributing to PF for the past 8 years ( Employee + Employers CPF). I resigned my job and got released about 80 days ago ( Feb 2016). I am now joining a new MNC in a week after a break of 90 days. Can I withdraw my PF? will they open a new PF account in the new company?
Dear Srinivas,
You have to transfer your old PF a/c funds to the new EPF a/c.
Read: EPF online transfer claim – OTCP portal.
HI,
I am Rohit KUmar & workingt in MNC company from 2008. I want to know that can i withdraw my PF amount for my sister marriage. If Yes so how much ?
Dear Rohit..Kindly go through this article : EPF Partial Withdrawal rules & guidelines.
Hi Sree, i am the only person in HR in our organisation, We have recently started the pf exactly from the month of Feb 2016. Few employees with existing pf account and UAN and also with present basic greater the 15000 wanted to withdraw their account… Is it possible?? we have not included them in our pf list.. is it mandatory that they should transfer and the continue the pf account? can they close the account and withdraw the full amount(employer+employee+interest)…
Waiting for your response
Best Regards Keerthi”
Dear Keerthi,
If they are currently employed and contributing to EPF scheme, I believe that they can not withdraw the funds.
They have to transfer the funds to new EPF a/cs.
They are employed by not contributing to EPF scheme…so in this case can they withdraw??
Dear Keerthi,
If they have earlier contributed to EPF and if your company has EPF provision then I believe that they have to contribute to EPF scheme.
Hello sir,this is Ms.Anitha,I’ve worked in a private institution for 4 years and 7 months and just I resigned my job,for my further job process in Saudi Arabia and am having passport, visa,and offer letter,can I get the p.f settlement as earlier,,,, it’s possible ah sir…
Dear Anitha..Yes you can submit your EPF Withdrawal claim form immediately. Do enclose your letter of offer copy along with the claim forms.
Hi,
I worked in a pvt ltd company for 4 years from 2009 to 2013 and now i am mapped with another PF account,could you please let me know if i can withdraw the full ammount.
I have heard i can only withdraw if i am unemployed ,is it true
Dear Sidharth,
Yes it is true.
Suggest you to get the old EPf a/c funds transferred to your new a/c.
Read : EPF balance transfer – OTCP portal.
I was working for Pvt. company from 2006 to 2011 I left my company before completing 5 years i was working out of country,I applied my pf many times unfortunately I didn’t get can i withdraw my pf wat is the procedure kindly guide me.
Dear Ash..What was the reason for rejection?
Your EPF a/c would have become INOPERATIVE.
Kindly read: In-operative EPF a/c helpdesk..
Hello Sir,
I have worked in a MNC for 19 months and quit the job .I have joined psu organisation now where there is NPS no EPF.
I want to withdraw the pf amount now .please suggest me how to do it.which formto fill.My uan in activated and linked to adhar as well.can i withdraw whole amount?
Dear misty,
You can withdraw full PF balance.
Read:
New EPF withdrawal forms..
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Hi Sreekanth,
I was working until May 2015. Thereafter, i am not having any job. Can i get my EPF refunded to me without paying any Tax? Also, the 5 year period for my account will be completed in 2017 only. Can you pls suggest what would be the optimum way for me. Many Thanks.
Regards,
Rohit
Dear Rohit,
TDS will be applicable on your withdrawal claim. Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
not clear from when these new rules are applicable august or may ??
Dear Komal..New rules have been scrapped.
How many days PF INSTITUTION will pay Interest after last contribution . My meaning is present PF interest
rate 8.80% .No bank is paying this much interest . If an emlpoyee retires and will not claim his amount keeping
higher rate of interest in mind .How many days he will get the interest on his PF balance.
Sir,I have submitted my resignation with 30 days notice period. My relieving date will be 4th July 2016. Am I eligible to withdraw my PF and pension fund in full as i am unable to complete 60 days unemployment before 30th July 2016
I am not working from past 5 years and would like to withdraw my EPF …what’s the process and do I have to approach the previous employer for the same.
Dear Renu,
Your EPF a/c would have become non-operative.
Kindly read this article: Inoperative EPF a/c – Trace & Find – Helpdesk.
Hi Sreekanth,
I have read somewhere if you are withdrawing money before 5 yrs of service:
In addition to the normal tax payable by you, you will be required to pay all the tax concessions availed by you so far on account of contribution to such recognized PF. Further, the total employer’s contribution plus interest thereon, which was not taxed earlier, shall be taxable as profits in lieu of salary.
Could you please elaborate the lines here with example.
Dear Mr Rana,
Kindly go through this article : ‘8 ways you could lose your Income Tax Benefits’.
Hi Sreekanth,
I worked for 16 years and plan to stop working. Can I withdraw my entire PF amount without TDS? Whats the procedure?
Thanks,.
Rajasekhar.
Dear Rajasekhar,
Yes, you can withdraw full PF balance.
You can submit EPF withdrawal forms for EPF & EPS .You have to also enclose PAN card copy, cancelled bank cheque leaf and Form 15G (if required).
If your EPF a/c is linked to UAN and your UAN is seeded with Aadhar,bank & PAN details then you can submit withdrawal forms directly to EPFO.
Read:
New EPF withdrawal forms.
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Thanks, Sreekanth. One more quick follow up question.
I have two PF accounts, current one and old one(both having different UAN). Do I need to consolidate them first before withdrawal? Or I can withdraw them individually? Whats recommended?
Thanks,
Rajasekhar.
Dear Rajasekhar,
I believe that you are referring to two different Member IDs. Because an employee should have only one UAN.
How old is your first EPF a/c?
My first PF account was maintained/updated upto June 2014. Then my new company created another PF account with different UAN unknowingly, which is active currently. And both accounts have different UAN. Will there be any problem with this and what should I do?
Hi Sreekanth,
Any inputs on this? Can I withdraw from both accounts independently and will there be any tax applicable for any of them? Also, is there any limit for the amount in PF account beyond which tax is applicable? Thanks and appreciate your inputs on this.
Rajasekhar.
Dear Rajasekhar,
An employee should have only one UAN. Suggest you to contact the EPFO and get the old UAN deactivated. You can then transfer your old EPF a/c money to the new one.
Read:
EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
How to consolidate multiple old EPF a/cs?
Hi Sreekanth,
Thanks for your response. One last question, when you said withdrawal is not taxed if we have five years of continuous service, does it have to be in the same organization? I have 10 years of service in one organization(associated with one PF account) and 2 years of service with another organization(for the 2nd PF account). Does this mean, withdrawal of my 2nd PF account will be taxed?
Thanks,
Rajasekhar.
Dear Rajasekhar,
In case if you have transferred or transfer your old EPF a/c money to the new one, then total contribution Years is treated as 12 and hence no tax on withdrawals.
Else the second PF a/c withdrawal can be taxed.
Read: Latest EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Got it. Thanks so much, Sreekanth. Appreciate it.
Hi Sreekanth,
This web site is very helpful for a lot of people in many ways. Great work! I have already searched for my issue but still have some concern before I decide, hence need your help.
I worked for a company for 5 years and quit last Aug. Now, when I wanted to withdraw PF, I sent a mail to them. They sent a lot of docs to fill and it contained one doc which is a self attested doc that says I am not currently employed etc. But I am currently working.
My questions are:
1. According to the new rule, can I withdraw if I am working?
2. Can I fill that doc saying I am currently unemployed and submit to them? Will it be checked if person is working or not, what is the consequences even if they check and find that I am working? (I see many people doing this ;))
3. What is the growth rate currently of PF amount?
Thanks a lot for your help in advance. This site is an eye opener for a lot of new and experienced working people who’re not having knowledge on tax, PF, savings etc ! Keep doing the great work… !
Dear Adi,
1 – No. If you are working and contributing to EPF scheme, you can only transfer the funds to your new EPF a/c.
Kindly read: EPF online transfer claim & OTCP Portal.
2 – If you have an active UAN and your EPF a/cs are linked to it then your withdrawal request can be rejected.
3 – The current applicable rate of interest is 8.8%.
Thank you for your kind and motivating words. Keep visiting 🙂
Hi Sreekanth,
I was working in a pvt co for 2.5 yrs and then went onto work in a subsidiary of that company for almost 1yr. Now I am in another company. My age is 54. May I know if I would be eligible to withdraw my whole PF amount since I have submittted all the papers to the PF Dept but I am unable to get into a conclusion if the amount could be fully taken or not.
I would appreciate ur reply since I am in need of money.
Dear Narasimhan,
If you are contributing to EPF scheme now, you can transfer all your old PF a/c monies to your new one.
Hi Sreekanth,
Kindly guide on the below mentioned points:
1. I have resigned from a pvt sector bank in india after 10 years of service and joined another pvt sector bank. Can I withdraw my PF maintained with my earlier bank?
2. will such withdrawal be taxable?
Your views shall be much appreciated.
Regards
Dear Samik,
Are you going to contribute to EPF scheme or NPS now?
PF withdrawal after 5 years of service would be tax-exempted.
Kindly read : EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
HI,
I have resigned from my company and now have joined new company. my previous company has own PF trust and now they are saying to, I am not eligible to withdraw my PF and I have to transfer my PF amount in new employer ,So is there any way to withdraw my full PF amount.
Thanks in advance
Dear Sanjay ..Your ex-employer is correct. You have to transfer your old Pf a/c monies to your new a/c.
Dear Srikanth,
In my seconds company I worked 4.9 years and resigned my job on April 20th 2016 at USA (Indian company) and joined another American based company and there’s no option to transfer my EPF. Since they following different scheme (401K), also my visa in H1-b and not sure when I will be return back to India.
In this case will I be able to withdraw full PF amount (Emp + Employee + Interest accumulated). This s my second withdrawal, when I did the first time with different company and that amount is lesser value so I didn’t worried about the TDS. This time Amount would be high and recent rules chances to apply TDS, so please help if we have to take full amount then will TDS apply in less than 5 years ?? to avoid the TDS what I have to do ?
Also is there any chance to hold my EPF account till 4 months to complete the 5 years in the EPS account, which is the best option to avoid the TDS and get the full amount. Please guide me, thanks !
Dear Baskaran,
Yes you can apply for full balance withdrawal.
Read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
I believe that even if you hold for 4 more months, your total experience will be counted as less than 5 years only.
please tell me that what ID proof is needed to withdraw my pf
Dear juliet,
You have to submit PAN card copy, blank cancelled cheque leaf & Form 15G (if applicable) along with the withdrawal forms.
HI,
My previous employer had not provide any UAN number, now i want want to withdraw some amount form my PF but in form its is asking for UAN number.
Can anyone help me on this.
Dear Gaurav..You can create UAN number online by yourself. Read : How to generate UAN number online?
By the by are you currently employed and contributing to EPF scheme now?
hey shreekant i submitted the withdrawal form for pf on 10 feb will i get the full amount or i get the amount as per the new rules
new rules has stoped permanently
Hi Srikanth
I am moving to Canada as a permanent resident later this month. I am serving my notice period with employer in India. will I be able to withdraw full PF amount (Emp + Employee + Interest accumalated). I haven’t withdrawn PF in the last 9 years of my employement. Is there any special provision for such migration cases?
You said that that I can withdraw full PF balance after 60 days from the date of your resignation or date of reliving from the company because date of reliving might take another 90 days, does that mean I need to claim after 90+60 days.
Mukesh once again
your reply on this would be highly appreciated because I put down my papers on 27th April and reliving might take 27 th july and in between can I claim after 60 days or do I need to wait till 27th july and leave a gap of 60 days and then start applying.
Dear Mukesh,
As per the EPFO guidelines it says ‘from the date resignation’, one can immediately apply for EPF full balance withdrawal if an employee is permanently migrating to a foreign country.
So, suggest you to check with your employer & EPFO too on this.
Dear Sreekanth,
Good to see you as a financial counseling & engaged in blogging.
My DOJ in my current compnay is 13-NOV-2009; it is around 5.5 Yrs now i have been working.
I would like to avail loan from PF. pls. suggest/guide us on the process
Hey Sreekanth,
This is Nobel once again (I had posted a question on April 25, 2016 at 6:28 pm). I guess I should have been more clearer in my question. When i asked whether I ll be able to with draw my full PF amount, I meant including my pension contribution. (Just to recap, I have been working in a company in India for 6.5yrs and have now moved abroad to work.)
Thank You.
Sir,
Please clarify about the following situation:
I worked for a software company for 11 months and resigned from the job in October 2012 for further studies. For the period of 2 years, I was studying and without a job. In December 2014, I got a job in a public sector bank (governed by NPS Scheme and not Employee Provident Fund Scheme) and since then, I am working in that bank.
Now in April 2016, I have applied for PF withdrawal for the period I worked in the software company for 11 months. The balance in my PF account is less than 50000. I am submitting form 15g for PF withdrawal.
In view of the above, these are my queries regarding form 15g:
1. What will be the Assessment Year (Column No. 3 in Form 15g)?
2. What to fill in Column No. 22 in Form 15g? (Estimated total income from the sources mentioned below: Dividends,Interest on Securities, NSC etc.) – Let me mention here that this column will be NIL because I do not have income from any of the sources mentioned there.
3. What to fill in Column No. 23 in Form 15g? (Estimated total income of the previous year in which income mentioned in Column 22 is to be included) – Is taxable income needs to be mentioned in this column that is, shall I include my current annual salary less deductions which I am earning in the bank.
May I also mention over here that my current income in the bank is taxable. So, if I include my taxable income in Column No. 23 then, will TDS be deducted from my PF balance even if it is less than 50000?
Please respond to the above query. Thanks in advance.
Dear Debaditya,
As the PF amount is less than Rs 50k, TDS is not applicable and there might not be any requirement to submit Form 15G.
However, you may go through this article : How to fill Form 15G?
Hi Sreekanth,
I am aware of the fact that submitting Form 15g is not mandatory since the PF balance is less than 50000.
But my former employer has instructed me to fill Form 15g for the entire process of PF withdrawal.
So, if you could look deeply into my case and clear the doubts that I have raised in connection to the various columns in Form 15g.
Dear Debaditya ..Are you referring to old Form 15G.
Kindly go through the link that I have shared in my previous comment.
Hi Sreekanth,
Yes. I am referring to the old Form 15G. That is the form which has been provided to me by my former employer.
Sir,
I am working in pharma lmt company more than 5 years 9 months. I withdrawn my full pf can we possible?. More over this pf amount taxable or not?
Dear kalpesh..If you are working and contributing to EPF scheme, you can not make full balance withdrawal.
Kindly read: EPF Partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
Sir
I am taking home loan of 20 lack & I want to withdrew my full pf balance for repaid of home loan. So I canwithdrew my full pf balance? I am working more than 5 year 9 month in pvt company & resign in feb-2016. & now I am also working in other Ltd company also a pf member
Dear Kalpesh,
You can not make full balance withdrawal.
Kindly go through the link that have been provided in my previous comment.
Partial withdrawal amount is not taxable.
But partially Pf withdrawal Amount taxable or not?
hi srikanth,
I am working in Limited company, and i have resigned and my last date is 30th april 2016
so can i able to withdraw my full pf amount. pls ans.
Dear Praful,
You can submit withdrawal claim after 60 days. You can withdraw full PF balance.
Hi Sreekanth
I am working in a private company for more than 8 years. Now, I am planning to move abroad for studies.
Will I be able to withdraw my full Pf amount( employee+employer+interest)?
How long will it take to get the money?
How much tax will be deducted for this?
Thank you.
Dear Debaleena,
You can withdraw full PF balance.
Generally within 30 days.
Kindly read: EPF withdrawals & new TDS rules.
Thanks for your response Sreekanth.
The link that you have given for TDS has cleared my confusion.
Where can I find the rule for withdrawal time limit, so that I can plan accordingly?
Dear Debaleena..There is no rule as such for the withdrawal processing time-line. In most of the cases, EPFO has been processing the requests quite quickly.
Hi Sreekanth
By time limit I meant after how many days I can apply for withdrawal?
Can you tell me the rule for that? and also can it be done online?
It would be very helpful if you refer through any link.
Dear Debaleena,
As the reason being ‘moving to a foreign country’, I believe that you can apply for withdrawal as soon as you resign from your job.
i had worked in an orgnisation about 2yr 10months .i want to withdrawl full pf amount, can i do this?
Dear Debananda,
I hope you can understand English…..
Read the above information you will come to know.
Hai Sreekanth,
First up, I let me just say that I found your site to be very informative. However I do still have some doubts which I would like to have cleared. I have been working for a company for the past 6 and half years. I submitted my resignation on 31st march and have moved abroad to work. Please let me know whether I ll be able to withdraw my full pf amount (including employers share and interest). How long is the actual process (ie after resignation) and how soon will the amount be credited. If I am not entitled to receive the full amount as per the new rules is there any other way I can withdraw the entire amount say for like housing or education purposes. Thanking you in advance.
Nobel.
Dear NOBEL,
Kindly note the new proposed rules have been scrapped.
Yes, you can apply for full PF balance withdrawal after 60 days of leaving your company.
Generally one can get PF amount in <30 days.
Dear Sreekanth
I have crossed the age of 58 years and I am currently on a 1 year extension, which would be coming to an end by the 6th of June 2016. My questions are
1. When can I apply of withdrawing my complete PF? Should I wait till I get the final settlement from the company?
2. How long will it take to get the PF amount transfered to my Bank?
3. What are components that are calculated to get the final PF amount? In the passbook, I see components like “EMPLOYEE SHARE”, “EMPLOYER SHARE” AND “PENSION CONTRIBUTION”
Dear Harikesh Ji,
1 – Yes, your PF claim has to be submitted by your or by your employer after 60 days of leaving the company.
2 – In majority of the cases, the time-frame is less than 30 days.
3 – You will get EPF balance (employer+ Employee share+interest) and monthly pension (EPS).
Hi Sreekanth
Many thanks for your response.
I have worked in five different company in 9 years and have neither got it transferred nor withdrawn PF from these companies.How can I withdraw my PF from these Companies?Please help.
Dear Ghulam..If you are employed and contributing to EPF scheme now, you may transfer all the old Pf a/c monies to your new EPF a/c.
Else you can apply for withdrawal through respective ex-employers.
Read:
In-operative EPF a/c : Find & trace it.
EPF online transfer.
I am with a company for almost 7 years and now I am planning to move abroad.
Will I be able to withdraw all the PF amount?
Will I be taxed in any way?
How long will it take for me to get the money?
Please suggest
Dear Rajiv,
Yes, you can withdraw full Pf after 60 days from the date of leaving your job.
No taxes will be applicable in your case.
Generally the EPFO will process the applications quickly (these days) and you can get the credit in <30 days.
Thanks Shreekanth, for your response. Now the next query that comes to my mind is when I leave the company they would apply for my PF to be transferred as per the new policy. What I am been told is that they cannot apply for withdrawal. In this case how can I ask the company to apply for withdrawal or is it possible that there is any other way for withdrawal.
Dear Rajiv,
If an employee applies for PF withdrawal through an employer, generally the employer will submit the withdrawal forms after 60 days. So, suggest you to follow it up with your employer.
Kindly read: EPF new withdrawal forms, you can submit forms directly to EPFO.
I am moving to Canada as a permanent resident later this month. I am serving my notice period with employer in India. will I be able to withdraw full PF amount (Emp + Employee + Interest accumalated). I haven’t withdrawn PF in the last 9 years of my employement. Is there any special provision for such migration cases?
Dear..You can withdraw full PF balance after 60 days from the date of your resignation.
I was leaving my last job from to october 2015 i am getting UAN no. after i was working in different organisation but i was not providing my uan no. then i want to withdraw my all the pf amount then please suggest me…
Dear uday..unable to understand your query, kindly re-phrase it.
Dear sir,
I was working with an NGO covered under EPFO from July’ 11 – March’ 14 (33 months). Since, April’ 14 till today i am working for employer not registered with EPFO, due to which i cannot transfer my accumulation and had not withdrawn the amount as on date.
Will I be taxed, if I withdraw the amount in July’16 (ie. completion of 5 years of service of which 27 months I worked for employer not registered with EPFO) ?? Please guide on this.
Dear Sohail..As your no of contribution years is less than 5 years, I believe that TDS rules are applicable.
Dear Sreekanth,
Many thanks for the response.
So is there any possibility where i can claim exemption / relief against the contribution withdrawal, as the entire amount will be treated as other source of income in the current financial year? ??
Dear Sohail,
If your income is below the basic exemption limit and if EPFO deducts TDS then you can claim it as REFUND by filing the income tax return.
Dear Sir,
As new rules have been withdrawn, what will be suitable for me?
I am working in a private company and got selected for govt. job. There I will not have PF account and i will get release on 15 june from my private job.
Do I have any option to transfer my PF accumulations?
What is the meaning of below line? Does it hold any significance for me as i am going to join govt job?
If EPF member joins an establishment belonging to or under the control of the Central or State Government and becomes a member of Contributory PF or any old age Pension scheme.
If there is no option to transfer my pf, can you please tell me whether i can withdraw my full pf or not? If yes, plz tell me the process in detail.
Dear Ankit,
The mentioned ‘guideline’ will no more be applicable now.
You can withdraw full Pf balance after 60 days from the date of resignation.
Dear sir,
This is totally against middle class and no body agree for this .Request to withdraw this otherwise bjp looses its own image. People elected you for black.money and tightening such people Not poor or labours.
If you so strong in.policies pl ensure all the employee in.job till there retirement like in.govt.
Pl.work on.others other wise all labours will come to parliment
This is absolutely a nonsense part of government for withdrawal of EPF. How they can block public’s money? There is no rationale behind non- withdrawal of employers money since in some cases above 15,000 salary the whole pf contribution even employers contribution is being recovered from employees salary. And now the government wants to hold all money. before passing any rule government should think about common people.
R/Indian Govt
Terrorist kills a comman man can be seen directly ,but such policy of govt.kills a person as like slow posion .because due to heavy inclination of prices in day to day life routine if a person want to fulfill his small wish with help of his PF money which he earns after devoting his golden days of life can’t utilize it .as this policy or step of govt.for PF accounts is nothing but the harm to the emotions of a common man.
plz stop or improve it./
Dear Sir
This new government forget middle class and particularly private sector employees.What will happen if you loose job and can not get new job.The EPF was only help for this category of people.No increase in income tax limit and with this restriction,I am sure people will send this government to retirement in 2019.The circular dated 10 th Feb 2016 should be immediately withdrawn.
This a poor planning of the BJP govt. They never put their hand to the poor people savings.
the old rule should continue
This is very sad news to hear. So many people are depending on their PF amount. Really this is a foolish thinking. Please kindly keep the old rules. PF organisation is working for PUBLIC not for politicians benefits . please don’t do this.
Some how I did a mistake “Vote to BJP” .
!!Need to think for next time!!
if this is the reason not to vote for bjp then propably i could find many more plethora of reasons not to vote for non bjp parties…
People in India will be dependent on PF for various reasons, After Looking into day to day Increase on all daily needs its very difficult for middle class and BPL person to do savings, People withdraw their PF for Medical reasons, Marriage, Education, housing and Many more, If government comes with all New Amendments how can common man trust the Government for next time, According to the New a Employee should wait for 58yrs for the PF withdrawal buts what’s the guarantee whether he will survive till 58yrs and his Nominees will get the PF, the person who couldn’t get his hard earned money when he was alive. At end I can only say is this EPF new Norm should be rolled back by Government and they should come up with something which is helpful from their side to the employee.
Hi
This new rule has been cancelled by Government. Hattsoff to all who supported.
“The notification issued on February 10, 2016 is cancelled. Now the old system will continue,” Union labour minister Bandaru Dattatreya said at a press conference here.
If this is the case then Govt. can ensure private jobs till 58yrs of age ?? When there is no guarantee of private jobs then how one can contribute and wait till 58yrs to withdrawn the PF amount.
Our FM knows well that majority of private employees will not be there in job up to 58 or may not be alive…
that will help to increase in unclaimed amount of PF…
This is the indication of failure of financial planning of a Government….
Rich ministers and MPs cannot see the poors..
It is shame on government new pf withdrawal scheme who lives 58 years in factory industrial helpers when private industrial only age between 23 to 40 years worker capacity who will wait his/her money 58 years
Expecting a successful PIL against this unlawful rule enhancement..
Enriching Government employees and making poor workers as salves ….
Central Government employees are earning more than private sector employees.. tax money from the poor is using for their salary…
Honourable PM Modi is using public money for his foreign tour…
New EPF policy is not lawful it is against the working class . But your comments on Foreign trip of Modiji is not correct .
There should not be any discrimination between Govt employees and Private sector employees as far as retirement pension is considered. How can you expect from a person who has worked for 30 – 35 Years in private sector and gets bare minium of Rs 1000 Pension per month or so whereas Govt is giving old age pension and widow pension much better than that.
Moreso there is no DA announced for EPFO pensioners whereas every after 6 Months Govt sector employee pension gets increaseed when DA is announced.
Govt and All majdoor Sanghs and Labour unions should look into this issue and provide a better old age facilities to EPFO Pensioners so as they do not feel they have been cheated by so called British Laws.
And Lastly EPFO made changes after 20 years whereas Pay commission is announced every after 10 years.
REgards,
The whole intention behind the new rule is not for the benefit of PF contributor but Govt want to utilize this fund as they like.
if the Finance Minister is incapable to find out the way to make fund, better quit and go… As existing rule was so convenient to the employees… why such non sense changes?.. helpless opposition even for questioning…
Remember public will not give one more opportunity to this government. Danger of absolute majority …..
Govt can create a new facility of adding amount for each pf holder based on the amount and provide additional money at time of retirement. If the person takes his regular PF in the middle for any reasons he is not eligible for that facility.
Govt cannot decide the the years of maturity.
Dear Sreekanth Reddy,
Hi i worked in a private company for four years i left the company on January 5 Th moving out of state will i be able to with draw my full EPF amount, and when is the best time to do it in case company trying to cheat me.Kindly reply. Thank you in advance for your time.
It is not right at all what the Government is doing. shame on Modi playing with people’s lives. This is the last time he is going to rule no votes coming his way for sure.
In case of emergency can you withdrawn full EPF amount if required, let us say for daughter’s marriage or medial emergencies?
Hi Sreekanth,
I have one doubt…I will be grateful if you can provide some inputs about it…my question is that in your point 4 u have said that full EPF accumulation can be balance can be withdrawn on some condition…
(i) Is that condition valid for all (for those having < 5 years of service )
(ii) is the amount withdrawn under these condition would be taxable…?
Thanks,
Rohan
Dear Rohan..As per the latest news, the new rules have been totally withdrawn.
Hi Sreekanth,
Thanks for responding. I have got the news too. but my question is still valid –>
1. I just want to know, let’s say I have completed 5 years in service and I am still in job; how much of the total corpus (my contribution + employer contribution) I can withdraw? Can I draw in full?
2. I have seen some where it says that I can draw up to 36 times of my basic salary (for the buying of property). But presently 36 times of my salary would be greater than my total accumulation. Is that I can withdraw more than that?
Thanks in advance,
Rohan
Dear Rohan,
Kindly note that ‘Salary’ for calculation for PF is not the entire salary but only ‘basic salary’.
Read: EPF partial withdrawal rules.
This rule is the worst rule i have ever seen in my life time. The govt does not have any authority to hold the PF of a common man as its their own hard earned mony which they have the dreams to utilize the money for some causes like children school fees ,for hospitalisation charges to purchase some assets or for some unexpected causes.
people working in private sector do not work till they attain the age of 58 years as they are scrued in the early ages and they come out to do some other works.
Can the govt explain how do one person get his money after 58 years? is it from online or he\she has to ram to companies where he has worked to get his own money in that age?
How can the govt make their own laws on public money its foolish and stupid decissions.
Modi Government need to target black money holders instead of common people, this is not a good sign for the country….don’t be over smart in terms of making funds within the country by doing all these nonsense……
Life Insurance, Term Insurance, Mediclaim Policy all for the benefit of an individual after retirement, if die’s for nominee, mediclaim in situations of emergency. What is the objective of PF Rules. Im young, i have to settledown… its my money, i want it now. With so many life insurance schemes, with minimum amount, i can secure my future and of my dependants. This stupid rule sucks..you deduct 24% (12% employee, 12% employer)..really….modiji time to wake up….employee protesting in Bangalore..more chaos…now this protest will only spread…
Dear Narendra Modi, This is really insane, Why are you targeting the working class people’s money who pay the tax promptly and you are taking our 50% of our PF amount now, Who knows whether a person will be living till 58 years or not what happens if he loses his job and does not get any ? He dies with all suffering and whom you will give this amount to. Secondly when coming to private sector we cant stick to one company till we attain 58 years and in the current volatile world of private sector we cant even think of working till 58 years. Not sure what made your government to think of such a proposal, If this continues I guess all the employ class will be against your government and 2019 would be a cake walk for opposition. We still believe in your government as of today that this decision will be rolled back.
ITS A STRATEGY TO INCREASE THE GOVT. FUND…ITS VERY WRONG FOR MAXIMUM CITIZEN.SPECIALLY FOR THOSE PEOPLE,WHO WORKING VERY LOW POSITION IN LOW WAGES.
ITS A VERY VERY WRONG DECISION.
Dear Lawmakers,
This is really injustice and cheating to people like us. What if I die before the age of retirement? Who is going to take risk of my death? I need the answer….
This is what cant be accepted.
Nothing more to ask.
please see the poor people needs & there requirement that is petrol rate is raised . road is not good , so many people dont have own house , please build a new house for those dont have house , reduce all eatable items prices,
dont accept this new rule , this is very bad rule
DONT ALLOW THIS RULE , THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR POOR PEOPLE & MIDDLE CLASS PEOPLE . THIS IS A FOOLISH RULE ,
Respected narendra modi,
As per the new rules of pf withdrawal, why you thinking like this please any amendment made before you think twice or thrice about middle class people & how to expect a common man live upto 58years in a now days.so many middle class & poor people pf amount can used for their children edcuation& marriages or to buy (or) construction own house to full fill their life dream. you made this like of amendment ,middle class & poor people very fain full.
Government is going to postponed of implementation date 1 May to 1 August 2016 after Banglur’s agitation against EPF withdral Rule as per Telivision News .
This postponed is another bakwas step of Government ,they should roll back immediately New EPF withdrawal rule and keep the Old Rule only ,which was before this year 2016-17 bugged.
I have left the job on dated 29-02-2016 and I want to withdrawal full amount after 60 days i.e. 01-05-2016.
Please tell me is it possible as per new rules.
Hi Modi,
Wel come to As per new rule PF with drawl, Congratulation modi Ji, Very benefit after 58 year, Who was not accepted the new rule but Simple logic all Employee go to directly withdrawal your amount without employer signature and after 58 years u have submitted age certificate submitted remaining PF withdrawal Full amount this is government idea.
Hi Whether Aadhar Card and form15G is must and should to withdraw total PF amount since i Dont have Aadhar card but UAN is Updated and KYC docs are not updated kindly confirm
Dear Kiran,
If your expected gross income is below the basic exemption limit, you can submit Form 15G. If you are submitting the withdrawal form to your ex-employer then Aadhar card info is not mandatory.
Dear Sir,
I am working in an new company however my PF is not deducting in this one. So Can I withdraw the Full PF amount of the previous Company? As my amount of PF is also under 15k. please reply
Hi,
I am contributing 6k every month towards vpf, do i get that in case if i quit my job..
This is not acceptable by all. How can you play around with our hard earned money .Make the rule applicable from now on only.It is just a big blow to our dreams.
hello,
thanks for the nice article & the answers to so many reader’s question.
My question is: this withdrawal limitations apply ONLY to contributions made after 1-Apr-2016 or it applies to the complete corpus? For e.g. I have been working for more than 10 years.
regards,
neil
Dear Neil..Good question. This is applicable on entire accumulated corpus.
Rather worried about brothers and sisters who are taking part in the EPF strike in Bangalore.
An alcoholic person will buy a bottle of liquor if its cost touches the price of gold also.
Increasing the price of liquor is not the solution.
Rather not allowing the citizens to get full EFP, is also not the solution.
As a public voice, would have took the challenging step to band liquor completely like Gujarat.
Also regarding EPF, how can anyone stop the wages which has been kept for future as a back bone.
If anyone tries to remove the backbone of a public, they will not be silent.
But this time we are not fighting for freedom nor for rights, indirectly we are fighting with our own brothers and sisters, instead of understanding and amending a proper amendment for EPF, adding parameter to achieve it, when the achiever is the one to save it.
Hi Sreekanth Reddy,
Is it wrong to post a link here, beacuse I posted the link of the petition here and still that comment is not displayed or deleted.
Kindly allow the comment, so that people who come here can sign the petition.
Even the petition has a link to your website.
Thanks,
Bharath.
Dear Bharath,
Poor Software (does not think like a human being), it blocks comments which has urls. So your comment was in Spam folder 🙂
I have approved it manually now.
Hi Sreekanth Reddy,
Thanks for the prompt reply and manually approving the comment.
Thanks a lot for this wonderful website with all the required info presented in simple manner and the prompt way of answering everyone.
Thanks,
Bharath.
Dear Sreekant,
Thanks in advance for your kind attention and advise.
I am working in a private company since April 2007 to till date.(9 years of employment).
Now I am planning to buy a small plot with old house for my residential purpose.
Can I withdraw my full PF amount (Own contribution + Employer contribution + Interest)… ?
I have very limited source of money and was in hope of fulfilling my dream of own home tightly with the aid of my PF amount also. But now came to know the government has put some serious restrictions to withdraw our PF money.
As a common man, I am very much disappointed with the new rules of the Govt.
Mr.Modi may require money for his one man show of thousands of crores announcements. But it is very unfair to steal the common man’s pocket. How the government can assure a citizen will live till the age of 58? Has govt. put forward any social or medical supporting scheme to enable the common man’s survival till 58?
And can the Govt. assure that the hard earned sweat of the very common man will get enough interest to compound? No. No. No. No.
Sorry, I wrote some words which may irrelevant to you, but hope you can understand and advice me if there is any chance of full withdrawal possibility to hope.
Your attention and reply will be well appreciated….
Varun VP
Dear Varun,
Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & guidelines..
The above said provisions/rules will be effective from
01-Aug-206
and the necessary notification will soon be released in the official Gazette of India. (These points are based on the latest press release. I will try to update this post if required…)
Anyone who want to sign the petition in change.org. Here is the link-
https://goo.gl/eUrDCT
Kindly sign the same.
Thanks,
Bharath
i have changed 2 companies in last 3 years.. i left 1st company in Apr 2015 and the 2nd company feb 11 2016… should I eligible to withdraw full PF amount..
I have worked in Company for 15 years and now when i want to withdraw my PF for my important purpose they put the Stupid rule. I feel all my 15 years saving gone for toss as i have changed 4 company’s.i am currently 40 so i have to wait for another 18 years.
1. Intertest will go down and down further in next 18 years and may reach to 3-4 % so my saving money will be like peanuts after 18 years.As avg inflation is 8-10 %.
2. How we will merge this 3 company money to one account number whether PF transfers is allowed or not?.
3.Who will receive the money if account holder died?.
4. After 18 years again we have to one place to another for the peanuts??.
5.Company should make PF optional then this government will understand.Why i invest hard earned money for 3-4 interest rate. we can use for other investment options.
awesome Aryan you are absolutely right.
Dear Aryan,
2 – Yes, you can transfer and carry forward the PF a/c monies to new EPF a/c.
3 – Nominee or legal heir.
i resigned a company on Oct 2013, after 2.6 yrs i dint Claimed my PF nor did i transfer it.
What will happen to my PF amount with these new updation?
Dear Jnanesh ..If you are employed and contributing to EPF, suggest you to transfer the amount to new EPF a/c. If not employed, you can withdraw full balance.
Is there anyway we can stop this new rule?.. Why the hell Govt. will take a control on our money. Its our hard earned money which we saved with them and they are eating it up.Stupid Modi………………Govt….They are planning on saving the money all the ways. What if we are dead before 58 years. It will be useless if something is not help ful for us when we are alive.. Govt.. Please refrain.. Indian are really being cheated by politicians in every aspect.
We have to remove this Stupid Modi.
To
PM Ji
I Left my job on 02nd of March 2016, and i had planned my future with my pf amount, I am not a big person as government worker have. please let me know what you are trying to prove by taking our money in your “RAJ Kosh” this is very bad decision for all private limited sector employees. I had taken loan from market with huge Interest amount, but now i am shocked to see your new rule.
sir I am very small person belongs to small family. No one is in my financial support. My mostly problem will be resolved with this PF amount.
Please take your decision back. People of your country is now harassing with this rule.
Need to know if the new rule w.r.t to EPF withdrawel is based on the date at which the PF is applied or depeding on the period of service. For example – I resigned from my previous job in July 2015. I am yet to apply for the EPF. Now that the new rule states I will only be able to withdraw Employee’s contribution (My contribution). Though I am yet to apply for EPF, i got relieved from my services before the new rule was implemented. Will I still be able to only withdraw my contribution?
Dear Subramanian,
As per the latest notification, you can apply for full balance withdrawal before 1st August 2016 (provided you are unemployed and not contributing to EPF scheme).
Dear Sir,
My quotation is most of the companies, contractor’s, H.R. Person, location of company or Employee will be changed after so many years most of the peoples will change approx 3 – 4 companies so at that time how they can withdraw there Balance Employers contribution.
Practically it is possible. If yes then How?
Dear Santoshkumar..One can transfer the old PF a/c monies and carry forward the amounts to the new EPF a/c.
Dear Sreekant,
I have completed only 4 years of employment. I am planning to quit my job and relocate to US. I have an infant too.
I want to withdraw my ePF money before waiting for 60 days of unemployment. Is there any clause where, being a female citizen I can accelerate the process of withdrawal with maximum amount?
Dear Aanchal,
There is a clause that two month waiting period is not applicable for female employees resigning form the services of the establishment for the purpose of getting married or an account of pregnancy or child birth.
Dear sir ,
This is utkarsh from june-13 to may-15
I worked on contract basis
2 Years.
Now that old EPF account
Not active coz of our contracter change from june-15
Can i withdraw all Old EPF
Please reply sir.
Dear utkarsh ..if you are contributing to EPF scheme now, you cant make full balance withdrawal except for certain conditions (kindly refer to above article).
HI Sreekanth,
I have resigned my job on feb 29th 2016, I want to withdraw my EPF. My 60 days of unemployment effects from april 30th. whether these rules apply to me ? please rely sreekanth sir
thanks & regards
Dheeraj panjwani
Dear Dheeraj..Very tricky question, I am not sure how EPFO considers your case. Kindly contact them directly and get more details.
All commentators are requested to go on Link change.orgepf and sign that petition so that government will roll back the same EPF withdrawal rule. and also suggest more and more peoples for doing the same.
Hi,
This kumar working for the pvt bank for more than 16 years when i decided to leave the company and started
doing the business i have taken up call for doing and resign to withdrawal the my pf account . But finial i call the
call ; with my HR saying that PF cannot be withdraw for 100% .
Q. my question is i worked for 15 year it is hard of my money for 15 year with the that i planned to go for higher
education on my daughter and my business .
A. But my company says that only your contribution with the interest can be withdraw who are there to stop
my pf money and with who’s agreed to do so.
If this is the case i will take up the call with the higher department.
thank.
i have withdraw pf for purchase of flat in 2004 can i draw again for purchase of new flat
Dear suresh..No. Kindly read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
i have withdraw pf for purchase of flat in 2004 can draw again for purchase of new flat
In last post less than 9.5 yrs is the working period.
Dear RAVINDRA,
Once can withdraw EPS if the service period is less than 10 years.
If EPS member completes 10 Yrs of service or attain the age of 58 or 50 Yrs of age then he/she can get pension.
Dear Sir
I am private company employee and has worked in 3 companies before this fourth one.
My problem is that my EPS is not being transferred from previous organisation .
I have applied thru form 13 and it has been rejected by 2 organisation without citing reason.
One organisation does not respond and and other insist on Scheme certificate application.
Which is the right and better way to get the EPS transfer.What is the rule of EPS.
I have worked less that 6.5 years in both the organisation.
Please advise.
Dear sir
I am worked in apspdcl in anantapur distic my date of joing date 25/03/2013 my pf ammount,1,20,000 i have total ammount withdra plese explan in pross
Sir, we knew about new amendment for EPF withdrawal. now some of the information is hearing that, present rule may be withdrawal by Indian govt. is there any possibility to take decision Back? please reply
Hi Kittu,
There is a petition started in change.org to rollback the amendment. Kindly sign that petition so that government rools back the decision.
Thanks,
Bharath.
Hi Sreekanth,
I have resigned my job on March 4th 2016, I want to withdraw my EPF. My 60 days of unemployment effects from May 4th. Whether these rules apply to me ? . This applies to one who quits company after May 1st.? please give a clear reply not generic. Thanks in advance
Hello, I left my company on 1st of March. Can I withdraw PF full amount or Only My part of share + Interest. Please confirm.
Hello sir, I submitted pf application on last month. Still I not got my pf. There is any chance I can get full amount of PF?
Hello Sir, I would like to request you please reply me asap.
I worked in a company for 6 months only in 2012. Am i eligible to get full my pf amount if i will apply now for the same.
You are eligible for full amount
Dear Isha,
Your PF account would have become in-operative, but still you can withdraw full pf balance (assuming you are not employed now and not contributing to EPF).
Read: Inoperative EPF account helpdesk..
I am a normal private employee.i resigned 12th of feb can i take full balance or not
.
I really dont understand why the government will make these kind of rules which is not beneficial to a normal man.
Rules made should benefit both normal person and government but not just government.
People who make these kind of rules should consider all possible cases .
Finally we are sufferers. I kindly request to dissolve this rule and save the lives of normal employed people.
thank you
We should join Our hands to fight against this rule
Dear Ramprasad..If you are employed and not contributing to EPF scheme now then you can make full PF balance withdrawal.
Read: EPF new UAN based withdrawal forms..
Hi Sreekanth ,
I have left the company in last October and moved to Europe . But my employer has not yet filed my PF withdrawal application and they are outsourced to the external agency . The agency is informing that The Bangalore PF office is not accepting any withdrawal application in April. Is this true ? I’m planning to escalate this issue . What do you think ?
appreciate your response.
Regards,
Latha
Dear latha,
I believe that in the first week of April, EPFO was not accepting the withdrawal requests. But I believe that they are accepting the withdrawal claims now.
Suggest you to get this done before 1st May 2016. Else you may submit your grievance to EPFO,click here..
Read: New EPF withdrawal forms..
Hi Sreekanth ,
Thanks a lot for your information. Being away from India, I’m finding very difficult to handle these :). Anyway once again thanks for the information .
Regards,
Latha
My daughter resigned fro Cognizant Tech Solutions in 2014 April. Joined in Genpact during June, 2014. After marriage she resigned the job during Feb, 2015. Her PF is lying with both the organisations. As per new rules the amount is to be withdrawn before 30th April, 2016 or else she has to wait till attains 58 years which is not feasible.
Now she cannot get any approval from her earlier employers as she is not staying in the places where she worked and difficult to contact them after almost 2 years. Can you please advise us how to proceed? Is there any organisation which will help her in Chennai to proceed in the matter of withdrawal without consent from the employer.
Dear Murali,
Both are professionally run companies, I am sure they will assist your daughter in getting the PF.
Else, if her UAN details are kyc verified, she can submit the withdrawal forms directly to EPFO.
Read:
New EPF withdrawal forms..
EPF Withdrawal & new TDS rules.
Dear sir,
When we have contacted the Emlpoyers they have shared forms 10C , 19 and proforma of AFFIDAVIT CUM INDEMNITY BOND (which requires to be signed by an Advocate and I class judicial magistrate}. But when we are reading on line regarding the rules of withdrawal of PF; AFFIDAVIT CUM INDEMNITY bond needs to be submitted only the EPF account is dormant for more than 3 years only. In case of my daughter the EPF accounts are inactive since 2014 &2015 only. Pleaase advise whether the AFFIDAFIT/INDEMNIT BOND is to be submitted after getting the signatures of the required even within 3 years of dormant EPF account. We feel difficulty in fulfilling this form.
Murali Krishna
9848484806
Dear Murali ji..Kindly refer to our FB chat.
this is not fare to labours because it was the only thing that pf amount which was supportive to labours in emergency periods because labours don’t get loans and other financial facility as they could not fit in criteria for loan requisition from banks as what will happen the govt. not eliminating the poverty they are eliminating the poors
Hi, my last working day will be April 30th. I will be self employed after that. Will I be able to withdraw EPF immediately? PLS REPLY ME
Dear Karthi..As per the existing rules, you can withdraw your share + interest thereon after 60 days from the date of your resignation.
sir,
can i transfer my bf amount to my new pf account?
Hi, my last working day will be April 30th. I will be self employed after that. Will I be able to withdraw EPF immediately?
Dear Kumar..You can apply for withdrawal after 60 days from the date of resignation. As per the existing rules, you can get your share + interest thereon. The remaining portion (employer’s share) will be available for withdrawal at the time of retirement.
Sir ,
I have worked in a school for 6 yrs . Now I have left that job . Now what I have to do if I want to windrow my Pf amount?
Dear Shailendra ..Kindly read: New EPF withdrawal forms..
Dear Sir,
I am working in a private sector company since last 3.5 years. Now, I have been selected for a government job. So, I have resigned from my current job and serving the notice period. I came to know that we will not have PF account in my future government job. Instead, we will be contributing in PRAN (NPS). So, there is no option available to tranfer my PF. Please let me know if there is any other option available.
If no, then what should I do? PF withdrawal seems not a suitable option to me.
Dear Ankit,
I believe that as per budget 2016, it has been mentioned that the existing EPF members will be given an option to port to NPS, but as of now no news on this.
Suggest you to file your grievance with EPFO and explain your case to them and ask if you can withdraw full PF balance, visit this link.
In case if you get an update from them, do share it with us, will be useful to all the blog readers. Thank you!
Dear Sir,
Thanks for your quick reply.
I want to know one more thing. Can we link PRAN to UAN?
If yes, please tell me the procedure.
Dear Ankit ..I believe that it is not possible.
Dear Sir,
Good day.
I am a normal private employee.
I really dont understand why the government will make these kind of rules which is not beneficial to a normal man.
Rules made should benefit both normal person and government but not just government.
People who make these kind of rules should consider all possible cases .
Finally we are sufferers. I kindly request to dissolve this rule and save the lives of normal employed people.
Thank you.
What is the best option to transfer PF from from old to new employer. Attestation from new employer or old employer? which should be best option.
Dear Rob,
If both the member-Ids are linked to your UAN, ideally the transfer has to happen automatically.
If not, suggest you to try to get it done through your ex-employer.
What will happen if we die before that date ? Moreover I think its not a good move from the Govt. side. Please remove that new rules made by the Govt.
Middle class people will have to commit suicides if the BJP government makes these type of amendments in the existing PF rules. The CTC structure and the pay slips we see on a monthly basis will be come fake documents in future and don’t make any sense. This is the only saving we have & I request Modi-ji, Arun-ji and his financial planners please save this nation and protect the middle class. please discover ways to make your public happy. LIC is already giving the death benefit and we don’t want such of benefits any more.
Respected Modi Ji
We are always thinging that u r the right person for India, who will change the life style of middle class family. But the EPF New Rule is very painful for PVT. Employees. We are facing so many problem in our daily life, and we always think that after our service the PF amount will help our children. Please do not exploit us any more. We request u plz change this rule.
TO PM JI,
As per the new rules of pf withdrawal, it effects us very badly. We people are working in a private limited & we have no future as good as government employees. The only which we are saving thru’ PF is our assets for our future planning, etc but your govt. is grabbing our that much amount, which is our own property/fund creates very much problem. We people do not expect that type of decision from you sir,
Kindly consider our request & try to understand to those people of India who choosed Modi JI as our PM for ache din by withdrawing the rules.
Dear PM – This is terrible news to us Middle class people. Jobs these days are NO longer secured, stress levels are so high at work places, when we leave the organisation out of no choice lease we expect is our own MONEY back in TIME.
please reverse this rule and let us have our own money when needed.
Regards
M Dcosta
My PF claim form was accepted on 5/4/2016 and on the claim site it shows that it is under process. Would i get the Full PF balance ? or would i just get employee contribution + interest if the settlement is made after 1st May.
Dear Praveen..I believe that you may get full balance amount.
TO PM JI,
As per the new rules of pf withdrawal, it effects us very badly. We people are working in a private limited & we have no future as good as government employees. The only which we are saving thru’ PF is our assets for our future planning, etc but your govt. is grabbing our that much amount, which is our own property/fund creates very much problem. We people do not expect that type of decision from you sir,
Kindly consider our request & try to understand to those people of India who choosed Modi JI as our PM for ache din by withdrawing the rules.
Above said All views regarding PF withdraw are genuine, what govt is thinking i don”t know, They want to use that many for many year, No one is thinking about private employees that are facing many problem during their job. This is Not Fair. Govt should take back this decision. AA gaye ashe din.
DEAR MODI SIR,
THIS IS NOT CORRECTED NEW EPF RULES, PLZ MAKE IT CHANGE AND PROTECT THE MIDDEL CLASS
Hi,
Just need a clarification. Is there any option to transfer amount in EPF to NPS.
Dear BJP Gov’t,
We are not earning money through scams like politicians. Being a private employee we should need our money back when we left from the company.
Your Government is not at all bothering about middle class people.
Please concentrate on public problems not on publicity.
Dear respected Pm sir
I am a big fan and follower of BJP. And modi government. We have got a very big professional group who are working for promotions to BJP.
I think the decision what present govt has taken is unfair decision. And not at all supportive decision.
Our govt has got very good name and heading with very dynamic service. But the amending like PF policy without allowing individual to touch their own money is not at all good decision. Many crores together pvt sector employees are fully dependent on their salary and their PF amount. And government should know that how a pvt company provided PF deductions. Employers will not be paying their contribution from their own money. They deduct employer contributions also from employees salary. Government should bring strict rules on this. Rather looking at poor people PF amount. It is really worst and unfair decision.
Hope the government cancel l this kind of rules. Govt has got very good future of winning people’s likes. Else no option we all should look for good party who will be supportive.
Still we r requesting govt to take back the new rule of pf withdrawal and win people heart how u did so far.
Good luck for challenges
This is a very bad decision of PM Modi ache din to nahi aai bure din dekha dia PM Modi ne
We need PF amount for our surviving expenses & not for our death expenses. Present govt. should understand that.
Respected PM
This policy is not good for privet employees need to stop this policy immediately.
Regards
Murthy
Dear PM Ji
App ko public ne bhari mato se jitaya tha taki aap achhe deen lane wale the, Lekin ab to aap Garib/middle class worker ka PF bhi unke liye nahi chhod rahe ho,O bhi khane ke piche lage ho.
Agar koi employee 1yr or 2 yr Kam karke chhod deta hain to usaka PF amount kaha jayega ,yadi company band pad jati hain to employee kya karega, PF withdrawl karneke liye to employer ke sign lagati hain,
You have to think about all type of employee not only for government sector,
FIRST CHECK THE REAL CONDITION OF PF WITHDRAW REASON AND THEN TAKE ANY DECISION,
IF SOME PERSON DIED BEFORE 60 THEN WHO HAVE AUTHORITY TO WITHDRAW PF AND WHAT IS THE SURETY THE EMPLOYER SUPPORT HIS FAMILY ,
AT THE TIME MEDICAL EMERGENCY,EDUCATION PURPOSE,WHO HELP THEM ,ARE YOU ABLE TO GIVE A CERTAIN AMOUNT TO THEM FROM YOUR END AND HE RETURN IT AFTER RETIREMENT IS THAT OK
SO THINK ON ALL THE POINTS AND THEN TAKE A DECISION…………
WITH LOTS OF HATE……….
REPLY
Em agree with ur point..
TO ,
PM\FM
IT IS VERY PEN-FULL FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WHO BELONGS TO PVT SECTOR IN INDIA.
THE NEW RULES IS IN FAVOR OF GOVT. NOT FOR MIDDLE CLASS WORKER.
AND WHAT IS THE GURANTEE THE EVEN IF WE WANT WE’LL BE EMPLOYED TILL 58 YEARS OF AGE.
Main Mitha Ram Parmar, P. F. vibhag me hue naye nirdesh ka khandan karte hue Aadarniya Pradhan Mantri Ji se anurodh karta hoon ki is nirdesh ko vaapas liya jaaye………. ya…… 58 saal ki umra tak jinda rahne ki gaarantee di jaaye.. taaki 58 saal per hum apna pasine ki kamai ka hissa utha sake, or tab tak ke liye agar haumko apne bachhon ki padhai ya shaadi ke liye paiso ki jarurat ho to Pradhan Mantir kosh se sahayta ki jaaye…………. ki jaane vaali sahayta ki rakam 58 saal par PF ka Paisa milne par vaapas lauta di jaayegi.
Krupya samasya ka samadhaan kare….. samasya paida na kare.
Mitha Ram Parmar, Sunrise Palace, Mount Abu- Rajasthan.
Dear Concern,
PF is a part of Employee’s hard earn money, every employees expect this amount at the time of jobless and in private sector there is no guarantee for job period as i think this rule is not good for private sector’s employees.
As Humble request to Honourable Prime Minister, please think on it once again……….. OR………. assure to every employees for there job security up to 58 years guaranteed in private organization too.
Chetan Banodha & Muzaffar Khan, Mount Abu- Rajasthan.
Modi Ji ,i think u are not bothered about the people who are in private sector. I am working in a hotel and i know the value of money because we get very less salary and in India your gov’t.makes us feel like you don’t care about private employees and companies are screwing us like anything.Now you have amended the rules and provisions in epf which is not beneficiary for us.Don’t think of gov’t employees all the time they are rich enough. Think about us also .
Thank you
Modi Ji
We need PF amount for our surviving expenses & not for our death expenses. Present govt. should understand that.
PL,,, Roll back gareb k paysa withdwaral karne do Marne k bad paysa key karna
Hi Mr. Sreekanth Reddy,is there any changes can be deserved on new withdrawal norms ?B’coz otherwise will take help of court.
Dear all,
we need to join our hands tied and fight against this worst rules .
this is our life time hard earned money and we have thousand of dreams based on this money.
entering 3 rd person in our personal life is very worst !!!!!!!!
pl all try to get some information , how to get the court help.
dhanasekar
dhanasekar
This is not fair for middle class family members.. I didn’t withdrawn my PF amount because I want to withdraw same amount on right time where I m in trouble.. If in future if require money for urgent things like operation or like anything then what we will do??????? And if I die then my old parents they have to visit to PF office in this age how they will manage..
If Modi Govt need fund then why don’t you people bring back money from outside & from corrupt politicians why you guys targeting middle class people…
This was worst decision . There are many more things to say… I request To change this rule…
Dear Amberkar..You may kindly go through : EPF partial withdrawal rules.
dear modi ji
childhood se kaam kar raha hu private sector me, last 4 saal se ek new sector me job kar raha hu jisme pf kata tha, socha tha 2-4 saal aur kaam karke apna khud ka small business karunga, par aapne sara paisa mera rakha liye, ab kya puri jingai dure ke paas khata rahunga,
new rule wapas lijiye, aur agar sach me garibo ke liye or middle class pariwaro ke liye kuch karna chahte hain to ye niyam khatam kijiye.
aap ka bhala hoga, aur karodo garibo ki duaye milegi.
If a Employee die before getting retired than whom will get that pf money. Nominee also may not be alive, or family may not have about PF knowledge, then is it money will for govt.
Dear Sir
This is not fair. A needed person where collect the money for his requirement present time.Only pf is one way of help.This is very harmful for a middle class family.so please break the rule such that for half pf.
Modi Ji,
Please roll back new PF withdrawl rule.
We middle class people are already stressed due to financial requirements and are striving hard for survival. The private sector has never been able to provide job security and the PF scheme is the only saving which helps the middle class in seeing an amount which helps during emergency situations.
We see increasing deaths in the 40’s, there is no guarantee for anyone to step into the 50’s. Most of the deaths are due to cardiac issues. MODI JI.. The Government with this new PF withdrawal policy is giving us another silent cardiac issue/stress factor.
1. What is the use of the money after I fall sick/ in death bed at the age of 58?
2. With prevailing number of issues and years to go ahead, who is going to process our claims when we ourselves cannot remember about the account?
3. I am required to settle a loan at present without which I see a criminal complaint being filed against me /summoned by court for appearance of cases filed by lender banks/pressurized from agencies for repayment/attachment of property etc. Even assuming that I am alive at the age of 58, How is the money going to help me in the age of 58 and above after all this suffering in the present times?
Lots can be talked about this. This is nothing but “Adding fuel to fire”… Please withdraw. Help us exercise our rights over our hard earned money.
Hi I have worked from sept,2014 Till feb,2015 for 5 Months with Sap then for 2 months with Accenture. Now I am not working and wanted to withdraw my pf in full. Because,I was working with these orgs on a third party payroll. So,ater 57/58 of my age no gaurantee of existance of either me or them. These kind of cases were not be observed while making the new rules I think. After my 58years of age, in case if I need any information to apply for pf and that third party consultancy does not exist then how I can withdraw money?. This is my frustration, I have been to pf office previously and employee there suggest please withdraw pf as it is your money. Showing the lot of files kept as walls between one department to another. See these many people have not withdrawn pf just because procedure is difficult,no time,employee died. I seriously does not understand how beneficial it is for me?.
Sandhya.G.M.
Dear Sandhya..If you would like to withdraw your PF balance, you may do so now. The EPFO is accepting the full PF balance withdrawal applications till 1st May 2016.
please change this rures very dangerous rules for middle class
Please change it, because this money will be usefull for my marriage iam very poor please do needful
very disappointed by new rules of EPFO.
its just a trick to block money of working class and use it further.
I dont think so at the age of 58 i will be remembered that i am having any account which should be withdrawal if i worked for few years only.
our govt has forgotten their responsibility towards their own people.
After reading this i feel, i am putting my amount on dead policy.
Hi Sreekanth Reddy Sir,
I have completed more than 6years of continuous service in different organisation, always transferred the PF balance. Now I am planning to purchase a site. Is the new rule withdrawal with respect to Employee share of contribution applies to purchase of site / repayment of loan.
Dear Prasanna,
You can make partial withdrawal claim.
Read: EPF partial withdrawal rules & guidelines.
Dear Sir,
With due respect.. I believe you have forgotten that an individual who earn monthly salary from their respective companies earn for a living. Your decision of PF withdrwal at the age of 58 makes no sense. That means an individual has to wait for his\her money no matter what financial emergencies they are going through. Thts totally insane. I guess u need to reconsider your thought. There are other things that need to change in our country n u very well know what aspects…
I have submitted my EPF withdrawal form on 29.3.2016, On dated 8.4.2016 i have received some amount. i am nor received full amount. how can i check my actual EPF Balance. site not working.
Dear Mahesh..Read: Check EPF balance through SMS..
Modhiji you were suppose to bring back the black money from Swiss Bank but you are taking our PF money even after paying tax every month. We work in private sector thinking we will work for few years and start our own business with that money to make our life stable and secure our future. Most of us would not live till 58 years, even if we live do you think we would be in a position to withdraw our PF.
DEAR SIR
I WAS DOING JOB IN PVT SECTOR AND RESIGNED THE JOB 31.03.2016. NOW MY PF HAS BEEN BLOCKED . HOW CAN I AVAIL THIS MONEY. THIS THE WRONG RULE. SO PLEASE CORRECTED THIS
WITH REGARD
NIKHIL GIRDHAR