Provident Fund (PF) is an important financial tool for employees in India to save for their retirement. The employee and employer each contribute 12% of the employee's basic salary towards PF. PF Form 19 is a crucial document for individuals who have left their job or retired and want to withdraw their accumulated PF savings. This article will provide an in-depth understanding of PF Form 19, its benefits, limitations, and the process of filling the form for PF withdrawal.
What is PF Form 19?
PF Form 19 is a form used for the final settlement of an Employee's Provident Fund (PF) account. It is a type of claim form that can be used by individuals who have left their job or retired from their company. The form is used to initiate the process of withdrawing the employee's accumulated PF savings, including the employer's contribution and interest. The form is typically filled out by the employee on the EPF member portal to complete the settlement process.
What are the details to be filled in PF Form 19?
Form 19 EPF has the following sections:
- Mobile number
- Member’s name
- Member’s father name or husband’s name (for married women)
- Date of birth
- Name and address of the business/factory/establishment you are working with.
- P.F. account no. and Universal Account Number (UAN)
- Date of joining the organisation
- Date of leaving service
- Mention the reason for leaving service/employment like health problem, termination, organisation has shut down or any personal reason.
- Permanent Account Number (PAN)
- Full postal address
- Mode of payment
- Member’s signature & employers’ signature
