Professional Tax Registration

Mandatory state tax applicable on salary earners, professionals, employers and business entities.

What is Professional Tax?

Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax levied on individuals earning income through salary, profession, trade or employment. Employers must deduct and remit professional tax to the state government.

Professional Tax Rules & Applicability

Applicable to salaried employees and professionals
Employer registration mandatory
Monthly deduction from salary
State-specific slabs and rules
Registration required within prescribed time

Professional Tax Slabs & Fees

Professional tax slabs vary from state to state. Maximum annual tax cannot exceed ₹2,500.

Salary up to threshold – Nil
Mid salary slab – ₹150 to ₹200 per month
Maximum slab – ₹2,500 per year
Employers must deduct and remit

Documents Required

PAN card of business / employer
Address proof of business premises
Employee details
Certificate of incorporation / partnership deed
Bank account details

Professional Tax Due Dates

Monthly payment for employers
Annual payment for professionals (self-employed)
Returns filing as per state schedule
Delay attracts interest & penalty

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Penalty for non-registration
Interest on delayed payment
Late filing penalty on returns
Legal action by state tax department

Other Professional Tax Compliances

Maintain salary & deduction records
Timely deduction from employees
Annual reconciliation
Display registration certificate

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