The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in India to facilitate the seamless management of an employee’s Provident Fund (PF) account. It remains constant throughout an individual's career and links multiple PF Member IDs assigned by different employers, ensuring continuity in retirement benefits. The UAN simplifies PF account access, withdrawal processes, and fund transfers, enabling employees to manage their savings efficiently. Employees can use their UAN to track contributions, update KYC details, and avail of online services via the EPFO portal.

Industries such as manufacturing, retail, logistics, e-commerce, and facility management services (FMS) frequently employ a diverse workforce that relies on UAN for streamlined PF contributions and social security benefits. Businesses managing contract workers, apprentices, and temporary employees must ensure timely UAN activation, accurate payroll processing, and compliance with provident fund regulations to support financial well-being. By integrating automated payroll systems, digital compliance tracking, and employee self-service portals, companies can enhance workforce transparency, simplify statutory contributions, and improve employee financial security.