Professional Tax Registration

Professional Tax is the tax levied by the various State Governments of India on salaried individuals working in government or non-government entities. It is also levived on persons in practice of any profession, such as CAs, Lawyers, Doctors, etc. or persons carrying out some form of business, are required to pay professional tax. Professional Tax is also payable by members of staff employed in private companies. Professional tax is imposed at the state level in India. Different states have different rates and methods of collection. It is not imposed in all states. The states which impose professional tax are Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, and West Bengal. Professional Tax is deducted from the salary of the salaried employees by the employers and same is deposited with the State Government.

Professional Tax Registration is mandatory within 30 days of employing staff in a business or, in the case of professionals or persons carrying out some form of business within 30 days from the start of the business. Professional Tax should be done as the tax needs to be deducted from the salary or wages paid; the amount varies by state and amount, but is capped at Rs. 2500 per annum. The professional tax registration is a source of revenue for the State Government which helps them in implementing schemes for the welfare and development of the region. At Registration Arena, we are continuously available to help you with Professional Tax Registration. Professional Tax Registration in India can be done through Registration Arena in all major cities including Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata & all other Indian cities.