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Merger, Sale of Business or Insolvency: PF Responsibilities

By Kusum · Reviewed by Harish, Labour Consultant, Delhi on · Updated

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When a business is transferred (sale, merger, succession), PF dues up to the transfer can be recovered from both the old and the new owner, so buyers should check PF compliance before closing. Employees' service continues under the same UAN. In insolvency, employees' PF money is treated as their property and protected; the resolution professional must deal with it.

Buying or merging

  • Get ECRs, challans and passbook samples for 3 to 5 years.
  • Ask for notices, orders and pending cases.
  • Cover past liabilities in the agreement.
  • Report the ownership change to EPFO; see establishment changes.

Insolvency

The resolution professional or liquidator should pay outstanding PF, keep filing for employees still working, and mark exits. Employees can claim from EPFO for amounts already credited.

  1. Due diligence on PF
  2. Settle or provide for past dues
  3. EPFO records the change

Take legal advice for transactions; liabilities depend on facts.

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