The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has officially extended the SPREE 2025 Scheme by one month,
giving employers a final opportunity to register under the ESI Act until 31 January 2026
without facing past liabilities.
The Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE 2025) allows unregistered
establishments to enroll without inspections, past contribution demands, or submission of old records.
Employers failing to register by 31 January 2026 may face retrospective contributions, penalties, interest,
and legal action under the ESI Act.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is SPREE 2025 Scheme?
A. SPREE 2025 (Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees) is an initiative launched by ESIC to encourage unregistered establishments to enroll under the ESI Act without inspections, past contribution demands, penalties, or interest.
Q. What is the extended deadline for SPREE 2025 registration?
A. ESIC has extended the SPREE 2025 scheme until 31 January 2026, giving employers an additional one-month window to register their establishments and employees.
Q. Are employers required to pay past ESI contributions under SPREE 2025?
A. No. Employers who register within the SPREE 2025 validity period are exempt from payment of past ESI contributions, damages, and interest.
Q. Which employers are eligible to register under SPREE 2025?
A. All unregistered establishments that are otherwise required to comply with the ESI Act are eligible to register under SPREE 2025 within the notified period.
Q. Through which portals can SPREE 2025 registration be completed?
A. Employers can register under SPREE 2025 digitally through the ESIC Portal, Shram Suvidha Portal, or the MCA Portal.
Q. What happens if an employer does not register before 31 January 2026?
A. Employers who fail to register under SPREE 2025 by 31 January 2026 may be liable for past ESI contributions along with applicable penalties, interest, and legal action under the ESI Act.
Q. How does SPREE 2025 support the Code on Social Security?
A. SPREE 2025 supports the objectives of the Code on Social Security by promoting voluntary compliance and expanding social security coverage to more workers across India.
