EPFO urges PF Trusts to use Amnesty Scheme 2026 before 28 December deadline
On 13 October 2026, the Labour Ministry said EPFO is driving Amnesty Scheme 2026 so Income Tax-recognised PF Trusts can retrospectively regularise exempt status before 28 December 2026.
Summary
Amnesty provisions in the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme 2026, notified on 29 June 2026, offer one-time retrospective regularisation for PF Trusts recognised under the Income Tax Act but lacking a formal exemption order under section 17 of the EPF&MP Act, 1952 or section 143 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. The six-month window expires on 28 December 2026. EPFO is running a nationwide drive with industry bodies including CII, ICAI and BSE as less than three months remain.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (EPF Scheme 2026)
- Purpose
- Retrospective regularisation of PF Trust exempt status
- Eligible trusts
- IT Act-recognised PF Trusts lacking formal exemption under EPF&MP Act s.17 / CoSS s.143
- Window ends
- 28 December 2026 (six months from 29 June 2026 notification)
- Agency drive
- EPFO nationwide awareness with CII, ICAI, BSE
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Until which date does the EPFO Amnesty Scheme 2026 window for PF Trust regularisation remain open?
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Correct answer: A — 28 December 2026
Amnesty Scheme 2026 mainly helps which category of PF Trusts?
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Correct answer: B — IT Act-recognised trusts lacking formal EPF/CoSS exemption orders