Ok so as I can understand, we only need to deduct TDS from salary since our turnover is not that much. And regarding ESIC, I checked their website FAQ section and this is what it says. Is it still applicable for our business i.e. Software developing company?
"7. WhataretheestablishmentsthatattractcoverageunderESI?
According to the notification issued by the appropriate Government (Central/State) concerned under Section 1(5) of the Act, the following establishments employing 10 or more persons attracts ESI coverage.
(i) Shops
(ii) Hotels or restaurants not having any manufacturing activity, but only engaged in
'sales'.
(iii) Cinemas including preview theatres;
(iv)Road Motor Transport Establishments;
(v) News paper establishments.(that is not covered as factory under Sec.2(12)); (vi)Private Educational Institutions (those run by individuals, trustees, societies or
other organizations and Medical Institutions (including Corporate, Joint Sector, trust, charitable, and private ownership hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic centers, pathological labs). "