EPFO Simplifies PF Transfers and UAN Generation: A Major Relief for Over 1.25 Crore Members


In a significant move aimed at improving the ease of living and doing business, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has rolled out major updates to simplify two critical processes: Provident Fund (PF) transfers and Universal Account Number (UAN) generation. These changes are expected to benefit more than 1.25 crore members and address long-standing grievances.

1. Smoother PF Transfers with Revamped Form 13.

Changing jobs often meant dealing with paperwork and delays in transferring PF balances. Until now, the process required approval from both the previous and current EPF offices, making it lengthy and sometimes frustrating for members.

What’s New?

EPFO has revamped the Form 13 functionality, eliminating the need for approval from the Destination (new) office. Now, once the Source (old) office approves the transfer claim, the funds are instantly credited to the member’s new account. This not only saves time but also makes the process seamless and automated.

Additionally, the new system will clearly show the taxable and non-taxable portions of PF balances, helping in accurate tax calculations.

2. Bulk UAN Generation Without Aadhaar.

In a move to further streamline operations, EPFO has introduced a facility for employers to generate UANs in bulk without the need for Aadhaar. This is especially useful for handling past PF contributions from exempted trusts or older pending cases.

How It Works:

Employers can use existing member data to generate UANs in bulk. These UANs will remain in a frozen state to ensure fund security and will become active only once Aadhaar is linked. This measure not only resolves past issues but also aligns with EPFO’s goal of faster service and better data management.

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