What Is Professional Tax?
Professional Tax is a tax charged by the state government on income earned from a job, a profession, a trade or a business. It is paid by salaried employees, professionals and business owners in the states that collect this tax.
The tax is small. As per the Constitution of India, a state can charge a maximum of INR 2,500 per person in a year. The rate and the slabs are decided by each state, so the amount differs from one state to another.
Employers deduct this tax from the salary of their staff and deposit it with the state government. To do this, the employer must first get a Professional Tax Registration. CA Arpit Gupta helps businesses, firms, companies and professionals complete Professional Tax Registration and file the returns.
Which States Charge Professional Tax?
Professional Tax is a state subject. Many states charge it, and some do not.
| States That Generally Charge Professional Tax |
States That Generally Do Not Charge It |
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Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal
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Uttar Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
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Delhi
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Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
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Haryana
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Kerala, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand
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Rajasthan
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Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Sikkim
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Uttarakhand
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Manipur, Mizoram, Puducherry
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Himachal Pradesh
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This list can change if a state brings a new law. Please confirm the rule for your state before you apply.
Who Needs Professional Tax Registration?
You may need to register if you are:
- An employer who has staff and pays them salary above the state limit
- LLP or partnership firm
- Proprietor or trader
- A professional such as a Chartered Accountant, doctor, lawyer, architect, consultant or engineer
- A director who gets a salary or fees from the company
- A business with branches in different states that charge the tax
What Documents Are Needed for Professional Tax Registration?
| Document |
Used For |
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PAN of the business or the owner
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Identity
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Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed or LLP Agreement
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Proof of the entity
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Address proof of the business place (electricity bill or rent agreement)
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Address verification
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Owner's Aadhaar and ID proof
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Identity of the proprietor, partner or director
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Passport size photographs
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Application
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Bank account details or cancelled cheque
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Payment records
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List of employees with salary
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For PTRC
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GST registration or Shop and Establishment licence
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Business proof, if asked by the state
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Digital Signature Certificate, for companies
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Online filing
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Board resolution or authority letter
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Authority of the person applying
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The exact list is different in each state. We share the full list after knowing your state and entity type.
How Does Professional Tax Registration Work?
- Call or WhatsApp us on +91-7081220600
- Tell us your state and business type
- We check if Professional Tax applies to you and which registration you need
- You share the documents and the staff details
- We fill the application on the state government portal
- Documents are uploaded and verified by the department
- Fee is paid, if applicable in your state
- You receive the registration number and the certificate
- We guide you on deduction, payment and monthly or yearly returns
Why Choose CA Arpit Gupta for Professional Tax Registration?
- State-wise guidance
- Correct registration type
- Careful filing
- Return filing and reminders
- One CA for all compliance like GST, TDS, ROC, Income Tax and Professional Tax in one place
- Simple explanation
- Easy contact
Get Your Professional Tax Registration Done Today
Do not let a small tax become a big penalty. Share your state and business details with CA Arpit Gupta, and we will complete your Professional Tax Registration and filing for you.
Call or WhatsApp CA Arpit Gupta at: +91-7081220600.