MCA introduces new e-form AGILE with 3 important registrations for GSTIN, ESIC and EPFO

New Delhi, Apr 1 (KNN) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified  e-form known as AGILE -Application for Registration of the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) registration plus Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) registration.

This AGILE form is part of SPICE Incorporation e-form and covers three important registration for businesses namely GSTIN, EPFO AND ESIC.

By filing e-form AGILE along with SPICE incorporation form at the time of registration, the company would be automatically enrolled for GST, ESIC and EPFO.

The notification that came in this regard said that the SPICE shall be accompanied by e-form AGILE with effect from March 31, 2019, as notified vide the Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2019.

The new e-form AGILE is also Known as form INC-35 and through this e-form any registering company can apply for GST Registration, ESI Registration and EPF Registration along with company registration in Spice Form.

Effective dates for applying registrations through e-form AGILE are as follows:
- For GSTIN: March 31, 2019
- For EPFO: April 8, 2019
- For ESIC: April 15, 2019

(KNN/YV)