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Professional Tax Registration in India

Professional Tax registration is a state level tax which is required to paid by individuals and businesses. Experience our fastest processing and reliable registration at best challenging affordable rates.

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    PROFESSIONAL TAX REGISTRATION

    Professional tax refers a state level tax imposed on income which is earned by the way of profession, trade, calling or employment. The tax is based on slabs decided by different states depending upon the income of individual /business /employee of an entity. The maximum tax which can be imposed is restricted to the amount of Rs. 2500/-.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PT ENROLLMENT

    Photograph of Applicant
    Photograph of Applicant

    Digital photograph of proprietor/ managing partner in case of firm/ Designated partner in case of LLP/ directors in case of company.

    Identity & Address proof of Applicant
    Identity & Address proof of Applicant

    • Aadhar Card/ Passport/ Driving license/ Voter ID in case of individual.
    • PAN Card of company/LLP/firm.

    Workplace Proof
    Workplace Proof

    A proof of the workplace with NOC from the owner of that location.

    Bank Details
    Bank Details

    Latest Bank Statement/ Cancelled cheque of proprietor/ Company/ LLP.

    Contact details
    Contact details

    Mobile number and mail address of Authorized Person.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PT REGISTRATION

    Entity’s Address proof
    Entity’s Address proof

    • Address proof of Business place.
    • Copy of PAN Card of Establishment.
    • Cancelled Cheque/ Latest Bank Statement.

    Applicant’s Address proof
    Applicant’s Address proof

    Pan card/ Aadhar Card/ Passport/ Driving license/ Voter ID of Applicant.

    Employees Details
    Employees Details

    • Name of employees
    • Father’s Name
    • Gender of employees
    • Aadhar Number of employees
    • Salary of employees

    Establishment basic documents
    Establishment basic documents

    • Certificate of Incorporation in case of company/ LLP.
    • Partnership Deed in case of partnership deed.
    • Establishment Certificate (if any).
    • GST Registration (if any).

    TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL TAX REGISTRATION
    • PTEC registration
    • PTRC registration
    • Professional Tax Enrollment Certificate (PTEC) – PTEC is paid by the owner, business entity or a professional like Private or Public Limited Company, Director Sole Proprietor etc.
    • Professional Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC) – In PTRC employer whether Government or Non-Government deducts the tax from the employee’s salary and deposits the tax to the government.

    PROCESS OF REGISTRATION

    1
    Documentation

    Collection of all the required documents and relevant information of the employees

    2
    PF Application Filing & submission

    The application for PT Registration and enrollment will be filled with correct data and proper disclosure along with all the required documents. The filled application is to be submitted online and acknowledgement will be generated which can be used for tracking the application.

    3
    PT Registration Certificate

    After successful approval of application PT registration number is allotted and registration certificate is generated.

    PROFESSIONAL TAX REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY

    Eligibility shall be as per the slab. Every state has different slab for professional tax.

    Frequently ASKED Questions

    What is professional Tax?

    Professional tax refers a state level tax imposed on income which is earned by the way of profession, trade, calling or employment. The tax is based on slabs decided by different states depending upon the income of individual /business /employee of an entity. The maximum tax which can be imposed is restricted to the amount of Rs. 2500/-. Professional Tax Registration are of two types– PTEC and PTRC registrations.

    What is meant by Professional Tax Certificate?

    Professional Tax Certificate are of two types –
    Professional Tax Enrollment Certificate (PTEC): PTEC is paid by the owner, business entity or a professional like Private or Public Limited Company, Director Sole Proprietor Etc.
    Professional Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC): In PTRC employer whether Government or Non-Government deducts the tax from the employee’s wages and deposits the tax to the government.

    What is meant by enrolment certificate?

    Enrolment certificate is also known as the Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate (PTEC), PTEC registration is obtained for the payment of taxes by the employers.

    For whom is mandatory PT Registration & Filling of Professional Tax?

    Professional Tax in India is applicable for the individuals and entities like –
    Companies, Firms, Limited Liability Partnerships, HUF, Corporation, Societies, Associations, Clubs, Legal Practitioners, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Tax consultants, Management professionals, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Insurance Agents, Surveyors , Doctors, etc.
    Thus Professional Tax registration is the responsibility of every businessman, who for compliance of regulation shall deduct the professional tax from the salary employee’s salary and pay to the government department.

    How one can pay Professional Tax?

    All paid Professionals working/ trading in India. Every professional who is acquiring a regular monthly salary is required to pay this tax. The professionals would get a unique registration number by registering in the Professional Tax Act and paying the professional Tax either online or offline.

    Who all are exempted from paying Professional Tax?

    Following are exempt from paying Professional Tax-

    • Foreign employees.
    • Indians who are employed by the Foreign office and consultant.

    What are the advantages of taking Professional Tax Registration?

    The advantages of taking Professional Tax Registration are-

    • Helps in keeping your company legally compliant with state laws and actively running.
    • Employer and employee are safeguarded from heavy penalties.

    How professional Tax is calculated?

    Professional Tax is calculated on the basis of Salary slabs. The maximum amount paid as Professional Tax is Rs.2500 per year. The tax slabs differ from state to state.

    Is it compulsory to pay Professional Tax?

    Yes, Professional Tax is a compulsory tax which is to be paid by every person eligible and in case of non-compliance penalties are imposed.

    Why is Professional Tax Differ from state to state?

    The Professional Tax Rules differ and the salary slab structures for levying Professional Tax from state to state and thus each state can set limits and rates. But the maximum amount limit has been set to Rs.2500 per year.