Definition of ESIC Code Number

• The ESIC Code Number is a unique identification number issued to each registered employer.
  
• It is a 17-digit number provided upon successful ESIC registration.
  
• This code acts as the primary reference for all ESIC-related transactions.
  
• It confirms that an establishment is officially enrolled under the ESIC Act.
  
• The number is system-generated and does not require manual application.
  

Structure and Format

• The ESIC code contains numeric sequences that indicate region and establishment.
  
• It may include zone code, sub-region, and establishment sequence.
  
• Each part of the number has a predefined administrative significance.
  
• The format is uniform across India and used for tracking compliance.
  
• The structure allows ESIC offices to identify and classify the employer.
  

Purpose and Usage of the Code

• It is used to log in to the employer portal for filing returns.
  
• All contribution payments and challans are linked to this number.
  
• Employers use it to register employees under the same establishment.
  
• It is required for inspection, verification, and communication with ESIC.
  
• ESIC benefits for employees are processed through this code.
  

When and How It Is Issued

• The code is issued immediately after the online registration is completed.
  
• It appears on the acknowledgment page and is sent via registered email.
  
• No physical document is needed to receive the code.
  
• It remains valid as long as the establishment operates under the Act.
  
• In case of multiple branches, sub-codes are issued under the main code.
  

Importance of Maintaining the Code

• The code must be quoted in all official correspondence with ESIC.
  
• Employers must keep it confidential and secure for portal access.
  
• Any misuse or misreporting using the code is legally punishable.
  
• Employers should inform ESIC if any correction is needed in the records.
  
• Proper usage ensures smooth functioning of ESIC obligations and benefits.