Professional Tax Registration & Compliance

What is Professional Tax?

Professional Tax (PT) is a direct tax levied by state governments on income earned through profession, trade, calling, or employment. It is one of the oldest forms of taxation in India and varies from state to state.

Who Needs to Pay Professional Tax?

**Employers:**

• Companies with employees

• Partnership firms with employees

• Sole proprietors with employees

• LLPs with employees

**Self-Employed Professionals:**

• Chartered Accountants

• Lawyers & Advocates

• Doctors & Consultants

• Architects & Engineers

• Freelancers & Consultants

Applicability by State:

Professional Tax is applicable in these states:

• Andhra Pradesh

• Karnataka

• Maharashtra

• West Bengal

• Gujarat

• Madhya Pradesh

• Tamil Nadu

• Kerala

• Assam

• Bihar

• Chhattisgarh

• Jharkhand

• Meghalaya

• Odisha

• Sikkim

• Tripura

• Telangana

**Not applicable in:** Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and some other states

Our Professional Tax Services:

**1. Employer Registration**

• Professional Tax Registration Certificate

• Employer Code Allotment

• State-specific compliance setup

**2. Monthly/Annual Return Filing**

• PT deduction from employee salaries

• Monthly/Quarterly challan generation

• Payment of collected PT to state government

• Return filing as per state rules

**3. Certificate Issuance**

• Professional Tax Payment Certificates for employees

• Employer compliance certificates

**4. Amendment & Updates**

• Addition of new employees

• Deletion of exited employees

• Change in business details

Professional Tax Rates (Sample - Maharashtra):

Monthly Salary Slab:

• Up to ₹7,500: Nil

• ₹7,501 to ₹10,000: ₹175/month

• Above ₹10,000: ₹200/month (₹2,500/year)

**Note:** Rates vary significantly by state. We help you comply with your state-specific rates.

Documents Required:

For Employer Registration:

• Company Registration Certificate / Partnership Deed

• PAN Card of Business

• Address Proof (Office)

• List of Employees with Salary Details

• Bank Account Details

• GST Registration Certificate (if available)

For Individual Professional:

• PAN Card

• Aadhaar Card

• Professional License/Certificate

• Address Proof

• Bank Account Details

Filing Frequency:

Varies by state:

• Monthly filing (Maharashtra, Karnataka)

• Quarterly filing (West Bengal)

• Annual filing (Some states)

• Half-yearly filing (Gujarat)

We track and ensure timely compliance.

Due Dates:

Each state has specific due dates:

• Maharashtra: Monthly by 15th of next month

• Karnataka: Monthly by 20th of next month

• West Bengal: Quarterly

• Gujarat: Half-yearly

Late filing attracts penalties and interest.

Penalties for Non-Compliance:

• Late Filing: ₹5 to ₹50 per day

• Non-Registration: ₹1,000 to ₹5,000

• Non-Payment: Interest @ 1.25% per month

• Prosecution: Possible in some states

Benefits of Timely Compliance:

✓ Avoid Penalties & Interest

✓ Smooth Govt Inspections

✓ Employee Certificates for IT Deduction

✓ Professional Business Operations

✓ No Legal Hassles

Our Compliance Support:

**Monthly Services:**

• PT calculation for each employee

• Deduction from salary

• Challan generation

• Payment to government

• Return filing

**Annual Services:**

• Annual reconciliation

• Certificate generation for employees

• Compliance report

• Renewal (if applicable)

**Advisory:**

• State-specific PT rules

• Exemption eligibility

• Rate changes and updates

Why Choose Us?

✓ Multi-state PT compliance expertise

✓ Timely filing and payment

✓ Dedicated compliance calendar

✓ Software integration support (Tally, Zoho, etc.)

✓ Penalty-free track record

✓ Affordable monthly packages

Industries We Serve:

• IT & Software Companies

• Manufacturing Units

• Retail & E-commerce

• Professional Services Firms

• Healthcare & Hospitals

• Educational Institutions

• Hospitality & Restaurants

Contact us for state-specific Professional Tax registration and compliance packages.