Can I Have 2 EPF Accounts?

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Can I have 2 EPF accounts?

Having two active UANs at the same time is against the rules

. A member should have only one UAN having all his EPF accounts linked to it. EPF accounts are non-transferrable in case of .

Can I have 2 PF accounts with same UAN?


One can merge their various EPF accounts using the Universal Account Number or UAN

. The UAN allows one to link all EPF accounts under a single account. UAN helps you to keep track of the multiple EPF accounts opened by different organisations you have worked for.

How many PF accounts can a person have?

NEW DELHI: If an individual's contribution to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) exceeds Rs2.

Can I get PF from 2 companies?


You can get PF from 2 different companies at one time

. As PF laws don't have any clause to the contrary.

Can I get salary from two companies?

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Yes One person can draw salary from two different company, there is no any issue

. But he should disclose to any Employer company (at his option) that he is in receipt of salary from another company for the purpose of Compliance of TDS provision.

Can I work in 2 companies at same time?


yes, definitely you can work on both companies

.

Can I work in 2 companies in India?


No , there is no such specific legislation in India to stop dual employment

in India, there is a section 40 in Factories act which stops the labour to work in more than one factory but for employer there is no such legislation to stop dual employment.

Can I delete my PF account?


A EPF account cannot be opened and closed like a normal Bank account

. And now with UAN being issued for all the employees it very difficult to close EPF accounts as every new Employer will ask for the UAN from your previous Employer as it's being made mandatory.

Can I have 2 UAN numbers?


It is illegal to have two UANs at the same time

. A member should have only one UAN, and all the EPF accounts must be linked with it. Therefore, an EPF account that is linked with one UAN will be transferred to another EPF account linked with a different UAN.

Is dual employment illegal in India?

Dual Employment Law in India

Under the employment law in India,

there is no specific provision that talks about the legality of dual employment in India

. Section 60 of the Factories Act, 1948 talks about the restriction on double employment in India, on people working in factories.

Can new employer check my PF account?

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Yes, employer can very much see the UANs allotted by EPFO to the members of his/her establishment

. He /she has to go to the UAN Menu, where there is an option ‘Download UAN List'. Just click ‘Download UAN List', you will be able to see the UANs allotted to your members at a glance.

Do you pay more tax if you have two jobs?

So when you ask ‘do I pay more tax on a second job? ‘, the answer is no. But it can increase the rate you're liable for overall.

You combine the income from both jobs, and pay tax on the whole

.

How much are you taxed on second job?

Working more than one job at the same time

Normally your employer at the second job will have to take basic rate tax at

20% from all of your wages

.

Can a person work in two companies at the same time when both companies will deduct the ESI and PF?


Yes, it is legal

.

Are 12 hour shifts legal in India?

Under the new rules, employees in India may be able to enjoy a four-day workweek, as opposed to the current five-day workweek from 2022-23. This means, an employee will have a 3-day holiday/week but there is catch.

During this 4-day workweek, employees need to work for 12 hours to keep the weekly work hours in check

.

Can new employer create new UAN?

If you do not provide your existing UAN,

a new UAN can be generated by your new employer

which results in duplicate UAN numbers being allotted to the same EPF member.

Does UAN number expire?


The UAN is a permanent number and remains valid throughout the life of the member, irrespective of change in employment

. UAN number also helps in automatic fund transfer and PF withdrawal. The EPFO has listed out a few benefits of UAN, to help understand its importance.

Can UAN be closed?


The old UAN is usually deactivated and the EPF amount must be transferred to the new UAN

. Given below are the different methods to deactivate a UAN: Method 1: In case you have two UANs, the issue must be reported to the EPFO or the new employer.

What happens if we get 2 UAN number?

It is illegal in India to have two UAN numbers. You should have one UAN number with all the EPF accounts mapped to it. Therefore, when you have two active UANs, you should

deactivate the previous UAN and transfer the EPF account to the new one

.

Do you have to tell your employer about a second job?

Strictly speaking,

if moonlighting isn't prohibited, you don't have to tell your employer about a second job, provided that the policy doesn't require disclosure and/or approval

. However, it's always best to be honest with your employer. It says a lot about not only your work ethic but your integrity, too.

What is restriction on double employment?

60. Restriction on double employment. —

No adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in any factory on any day on which he has already been working in any other factory

, save in such circumstances as may be prescribed. tc “60.

What happens if I don't transfer my PF?

Therefore, if the period of employment in the previous organisation is less than 5 years and you do not transfer the account to the new employer, then

the amount received from the previous employer including the interest earned will become taxable on withdrawal

.

Is it mandatory to transfer PF to new employer?

Currently, as per the EPF rules, once a member changes his/her job, a new EPF account is opened with the new company.

The employee is required to transfer the money held in the EPF account with the previous employer to his/her new employer

.

How can I avoid emergency tax?

  1. give your employer your Personal Public Service Number (PPSN)
  2. ensure your job is registered with Revenue.

How can I delete old PF account from UAN?

  1. Inform your employer to close the old UAN.
  2. You can also directly send an email at

    [email protected]

  3. Mention your UANs and related information in the email.
  4. The EPFO will verify these and all your old UANs will be closed.
  5. Only the most recent UAN will be operational.

Can I withdraw my previous company PF after joining some other company with same UAN?


Yes, you can withdraw your EPF balance now

. You can contact your previous employer and fill up the necessary forms. Alternatively, you can also file your withdrawal request directly with EPFO if you have a Universal Account Number (UAN) and meet certain requisites. You can get more details here.

Can I withdraw PF from my old UAN?


EPF withdrawals are possible via the UAN member site

. The member must first activate his UAN before logging into the site to make an online withdrawal. The portal may also be utilized to transfer money from his old PF account to his new one.

How can I add previous employer PF to UAN?

When changing employers, a member must always get the PF account transferred from the previous employer to the current employer by

submitting Form 13(R)

. Alternatively, the member can also request for a transfer online by logging into the EPFO portal with a valid UAN and password.

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Carlos Perez is an education expert and teacher with over 20 years of experience working with youth. He holds a degree in education and has taught in both public and private schools, as well as in community-based organizations. Carlos is passionate about empowering young people and helping them reach their full potential through education and mentorship.