New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Switching careers doesn't mean your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) process comes to an end. What matters most is the coverage status of your new role. Moving between EPF-registered organizations allows your Universal Account Number (UAN) to stay active with new contributions attached to it. However, transitioning into self-employment or an uncovered organization halts mandatory fresh contributions.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) treats the UAN as a permanent identifier for your entire professional life. When starting a new position, share your current UAN instead of registering for a replacement.

This transition remains the most straightforward. Your new company continues contributions using you...