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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced an extension for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) for the wage month of December 2025. This decision addresses technical and operational challenges reported by employers and stakeholders.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new deadline<\/strong> is January 20, 2026<\/strong>, providing an additional five days beyond the original due date. Employers filing ECR and making payments by this extended date will face no interest or damages.<\/p>\n

Please find the official notification below.<\/p>\n

\"pdf EXTENSION ECR FILING<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced an extension for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) for the wage month of December 2025. This decision addresses technical and operational challenges reported by employers and stakeholders.\u200b Key Details The new deadline is January 20, 2026, providing an additional five days beyond the original due date. 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