LatestCorporate Compliance 24 September 2026
2026 Exempt PF Trust Rules Align with New Labour Codes
2026 overhauls exempt PF trust regulations, forcing employers to align trusts with the new Labour Codes and EPF scheme. Changes cover lower permissible interest rates, stricter compliance reporting, and tighter trustee governance requirements.
Employers must now bring exempt provident fund trusts into line with the 2026 Labour Codes and the EPF scheme. The overhaul targets interest rate declarations, compliance duties, and trustee oversight.
- Interest rates: New caps on the rate trusts can declare.
- Compliance: More frequent and detailed reporting requirements.
- Governance: Stricter standards for trustees and trust administration.
[Read the full analysis] (https://www.mondaq.com/india/employee-benefits-compensation/1846874/aligning-exempt-pf-trust-rules-with-the-new-labour-codes-and-epf-scheme-2026-need-of-the-hour)
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