EPF & PF Claim Resolution
The Employee Provident Fund (EPF), commonly referred to as PF, is a government-backed retirement savings scheme in India managed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). During your employment in India, both you and your employer contributed a percentage of your salary to this fund, which continues to earn interest over time.
The NRI Challenge Once a person becomes an NRI, they are often unable to take the time to clear claims related to EPF and PF which were missed once they left their Indian company. Navigating the EPFO portals, resolving KYC mismatches, and handling these government-related formalities can be extremely tedious and time-consuming from abroad.
The Claim Process for NRIs
Many NRIs are unaware of the specific rules regarding their provident fund. If you are relocating abroad permanently, you do not have to wait until retirement age; you are eligible to withdraw your entire EPF balance under the "Abroad Settlement" clause.
Online Process:
If your Universal Account Number (UAN) is correctly linked to your Aadhaar and PAN, the withdrawal can be processed digitally.
Offline Process:
If your accounts are not linked or your previous employer has not updated your exit date, the process requires physical forms, employer endorsements, or even embassy attestations.
How NRIQ Services Helps At NRIQ, we help in complete claim resolution. From tracing old UANs and fixing KYC details to filing the correct withdrawal forms and tracking the payout, we manage the entire administrative burden so you can recover your funds without the stress of dealing with government portals.
Engagement Process & Pricing
We believe in a transparent, flat-fee pricing model for government liaising work. You pay for our administrative expertise in resolving bottlenecks, with no hidden percentages taken from your retirement funds.
Step 1: Account Tracing & Assessment
Members:
Complimentary review of your EPF status.
Non-Members:
Initial consultation fee of $10.
Objective
To locate your UAN, assess the KYC status, and determine whether your claim qualifies for the standard online route or the complex offline route.
Step 2: Claim Resolution Packages
Based on our initial assessment, we will assign your case to one of the following flat-fee categories:
Standard Online Claim Processing:
$100 - $150 (Flat Fee)For cases where your UAN is active and correctly linked to your Aadhaar and Indian bank account.Includes: Portal navigation, filing the correct withdrawal forms (Form 19 and 10C), tax compliance checks, and end-to-end tracking of the digital payout.
Complex & Offline Claim Resolution:
$250 - $400 (Flat Fee)For cases with inactive UANs, unlinked Aadhaar, missing "Date of Exit," or uncooperative previous employers.Includes: Substantial manual resolution, coordinating with your ex-employer, preparing offline forms, guiding you through foreign embassy attestation, and physically submitting documents to the regional EPFO office in India.
Recover Your Hard-Earned Savings
Don't leave your retirement funds locked in inactive accounts. Let NRIQ Services cut through the red tape and bring your money home.
Recover Your Hard-Earned Savings
The NRI Challenge Once a person becomes an NRI, they are often unable to take the time to clear claims related to EPF and PF which were missed once they left their Indian company.
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