Professional Tax Registration

Professional Tax Registration

Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax levied on individuals earning income from employment, professions, trades, callings, or business. It is one of the oldest forms of taxation in India and is collected by the state government. Employers are responsible for deducting and remitting professional tax from employees' salaries on their behalf.

States Where Professional Tax Applies

• Maharashtra — Max ₹2,500 per year.
• Karnataka — Max ₹2,400 per year.
• West Bengal — Based on salary slab.
• Telangana & Andhra Pradesh — Based on salary slab.
• Tamil Nadu — Max ₹2,400 per year.
• Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and others.

Who Must Register?

• All employers with salaried employees — for Employer Registration (PTEC/PTRC).
• Self-employed professionals — doctors, lawyers, CAs, architects, consultants.
• Businesses and firms engaged in any trade, profession, or calling.

Documents Required

• PAN Card of the employer/business entity.
• Proof of business address.
• Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Proprietorship proof.
• List of employees with their salary details and date of joining.
• Bank account details of the business.
• Aadhaar Card of the authorized signatory.

Registration Process

1. Determine applicability — employer registration (PTRC) and/or self-employed registration (PTEC).
2. Prepare and submit the professional tax registration application to the state PT authority.
3. Upload all required documents on the state PT portal.
4. Receive Professional Tax Registration Certificate from the state government.
5. Commence deduction and monthly/quarterly remittance as per state rules.

Timeline

5–10 working days depending on the state.

Why Choose Tax Precision?

• State-specific expertise — we handle PT registrations across all applicable states.
• Employer (PTRC) and self-employed (PTEC) registration handled simultaneously.
• Post-registration monthly compliance and return filing available.
• Advisory on PT liability for each employee and salary slab.
• Multi-state PT registration for companies operating across multiple locations.