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Full & Final Settlement Statement

A full and final settlement statement is the itemised computation of everything owed between employer and employee at exit. It shows earnings such as salary for days worked, leave encashment, bonus and gratuity, deductions such as notice recovery, advances and tax, and the net amount payable or recoverable.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT STATEMENT

F&F No.:
[Reference Number]
Date of Preparation:
[Date]

A. Employee Details

ParticularsDetailsParticularsDetails
Employee Name[Employee Name]Employee ID[Employee ID]
Designation[Designation]Department[Department]
Date of Joining[Date of Joining]Last Working Day[Last Working Day]
Total Service[Years] years [Months] monthsSeparation Type[Resignation / Termination / Retirement]
Monthly Basic + DA (₹)[Basic Salary]Monthly Gross (₹)[Amount]
PAN[PAN]UAN[UAN]

B. Earnings

S. No.ComponentBasis of CalculationAmount (₹)
1Salary for days worked in final month[Days] days x gross per day[Amount]
2Leave encashment[Days] days x [basic / basic + DA] per day[Amount]
3Statutory bonus / ex-gratiaAs per Payment of Bonus rules / policy, pro-rata[Amount]
4Gratuity (if eligible)15/26 x last Basic + DA x completed years[Amount]
5Variable pay / incentive dueAs per policy[Amount]
6Salary in lieu of notice (if employer-initiated)[Days] days x gross per day[Amount]
7Approved reimbursementsAs per finance clearance[Amount]
Total Earnings (A)[Amount]

C. Deductions

S. No.ComponentBasis of CalculationAmount (₹)
1Notice period shortfall recovery[Days] days x [gross / basic] per day[Amount]
2Salary / loan advance outstandingAs per finance clearance[Amount]
3Asset / admin recoveryAs per clearance forms[Amount]
4Employee PF contribution12% of PF wages for final month[Amount]
5Employee ESI contribution (if applicable)0.75% of gross for final month[Amount]
6Professional taxAs per state slab[Amount]
7Income tax (TDS)As per tax computation[Amount]
Total Deductions (B)[Amount]

D. Net Settlement

ParticularsAmount (₹)
Total Earnings (A)[Amount]
Less: Total Deductions (B)[Amount]
Net Payable to Employee / (Recoverable from Employee)[Amount]
Amount in words[Rupees ... only]
Payment mode and date[Bank transfer / Cheque No.] on [DD/MM/YYYY]

Employee acknowledgement: I have received the above statement and the net amount stated, and I confirm the computation has been explained to me.

Prepared by
[Payroll Executive]
Date: [Date]
Checked by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Authorised Signatory]
Date: [Date]
Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Employee and service details including salary structure
  • Earnings table: salary for days worked, leave encashment, bonus, gratuity, reimbursements
  • Deductions table: notice shortfall, advances, asset recovery, PF, ESI, professional tax, TDS
  • Basis of calculation shown in a column
  • Net payable or recoverable
  • Payment mode and date
  • Preparer, checker and approver sign-off

When to use it

  • Payroll is calculating dues for any employee who has left
  • The employee asks for a breakup of the final payment
  • You need an approval document for the F&F before release
  • Auditors review exit payments

How to customise this template

  1. 1Fill the salary structure as on the last working day
  2. 2Use your policy's per-day basis (for example 26 or 30 days, or calendar days) consistently
  3. 3Delete gratuity if service is under five years, unless fixed-term rules apply
  4. 4Add any variable pay, incentive or retention bonus payable
  5. 5Attach the exit clearance and finance clearance forms

HR tips

  • Show the formula or basis for each line to avoid disputes
  • Pay F&F within your policy and any legal timeline
  • Recover only amounts supported by policy or written agreement
  • Share a copy with the employee along with the payment

F&F computations depend on wage definitions, leave rules, bonus and gratuity law, and the Labour Codes and state rules now being notified. Use this sheet as a starting point and verify calculations against applicable laws and your policies, with professional advice where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in a full and final settlement?+

Typically salary for days worked, leave encashment, bonus or incentives due, gratuity if eligible and approved reimbursements, less notice shortfall, advances, asset recoveries and statutory deductions.

How is gratuity calculated in F&F?+

For eligible employees with five or more years of continuous service, gratuity is generally 15 days' wages for each completed year of service, based on last drawn basic plus DA, calculated as per the applicable law.

How is leave encashment calculated?+

It is usually the eligible leave balance multiplied by the per-day rate as per company policy, commonly based on basic salary or basic plus DA.

Is TDS deducted on full and final settlement?+

Yes, the taxable components are subject to TDS as per income tax rules, while some items such as gratuity may have exemptions within limits.