LatestCorporate Compliance 13 September 2026
EPF 2026 Updates: Contributions, Claims, Withdrawals
EPFO’s 2026 updates: PF contributions can be lowered for up to three months, a court order delayed a ₹14 lakh claim by 35 days beyond the 20‑day rule, and new withdrawal rules require keeping at least 25 % of the balance while tightening amount and frequency limits.
EPF 2026 updates
- Contribution flexibility – Employees may reduce their EPF contributions for up to three months as allowed by the recent EPFO circular. Details: Upstox article.
- Claim processing delay – A consumer court ordered EPFO to extend settlement of a ₹14 lakh claim by 35 days, exceeding the statutory 20‑day limit. Full report: News24Online claim delay.
- Withdrawal rule changes – New rules mandate retaining at least 25 % of the PF balance and impose stricter limits on withdrawal frequency and amounts. Read more: News24Online withdrawal rules.
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