The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced the Amnesty Scheme 2026, offering a one-time six-month compliance window for eligible establishments to regularise their Exempted Provident Fund (PF) Trusts. Announced by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the initiative aims to bring employer-managed PF trusts under a uniform statutory framework, enhancing transparency, governance, and employee confidence.
The scheme is designed for establishments operating recognised Exempted PF Trusts that have not completed all statutory formalities under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act. Eligible organisations can apply retrospectively by submitting the required documents to their concerned EPFO Regional Office within the six-month period.
By providing a structured compliance opportunity, the Amnesty Scheme seeks to simplify provident fund administration, improve regulatory compliance, and safeguard employees’ retirement savings. The initiative also ensures that employer-managed PF trusts continue to provide benefits equal to or better than those offered under the EPFO system, strengthening trust in India’s social security framework.
