LatestCorporate Compliance 28 September 2026
EPF After Settlement: UAN Stays Active
Withdrawing your entire EPF balance after a final settlement does not deactivate your Universal Account Number (UAN). When you start a new job, fresh PF contributions can be credited under the same UAN, keeping your account active and avoiding a new registration.
Withdrawing your EPF after a final settlement does not cancel your UAN. If you get a new job, fresh PF contributions can restart under the same UAN, preserving your account history.
- UAN remains active after full withdrawal
- New contributions are linked to the existing UAN
- No need to create a new account for future employment
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