State-level tax registration for businesses and professionals, deducted from employee salaries and paid to the state government.
Professional Tax is a state-level tax levied on individuals earning income through employment, business, or profession. Employers must register and deduct professional tax from employee salaries and remit to the state government. The tax is applicable in most Indian states. Maximum professional tax payable per year is ₹2,500 (except for a few states). Registration is done with the respective state's Commercial Tax Department.
Identify if your state levies professional tax → Register on the state's Professional Tax / Commercial Tax portal → Fill in business and employer details → Submit required documents → Obtain Professional Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC) → Deduct and remit professional tax monthly/quarterly
Verify if your state levies professional tax
Apply on the state commercial tax department portal
Upload business registration and employee details
Obtain Professional Tax Registration Certificate
File periodic returns and remit deducted tax