EPFO: Good news for companies managing PF trusts! EPFO to grant major relaxations in rules..

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced on Sunday that establishments operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts are being allowed to regularize their legal status under the 'Amnesty Scheme 2026'. This facility will be available for a few months, starting from June 29, 2026.

This scheme applies to establishments that operate PF trusts recognized under the Income Tax Act, 1961, but lack a formal exemption notification issued by the Central or State Government (as applicable).

Which establishments will benefit?

Establishments wishing to regularize their PF trusts retrospectively—and which have already started complying with regulations as 'un-exempted establishments' or have opted to do so—will also be able to avail the benefits of this scheme.

Additionally, establishments that intend to continue operating as exempted establishments under the Code on Social Security, 2020, can also apply to regularize their trusts retrospectively under the Amnesty Scheme.

A special one-time opportunity