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    What is Professional Tax?

    Professional Tax (PT) is a direct tax levied by State Governments in India on income earned by individuals from their profession, trade, or employment.

    It is governed by the respective State Professional Tax Acts, not by the central government.

    • Who Pays Professional Tax?
    • Salaried Employees → Deducted by employer from monthly salary & deposited to the state.
    • Self-Employed Individuals (like doctors, lawyers, CAs, consultants, freelancers, shop owners, etc.) → Pay directly to the state government.
    • Businesses & Companies → Must register and deduct PT for employees.
    • Key Features
    • State Subject → Not all states levy it (e.g., exempt in Delhi, Haryana, UP, etc.).
    • Maximum Limit → As per Article 276 of the Constitution, max ₹2,500 per year per person.
    • Payment Frequency → Monthly, Quarterly, or Annually (depends on state).
    • Collected by → Commercial Taxes Department / State Tax Department.

    Professional Tax Registration (PTRC / PTEC)

    Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax levied on income from employment, trade, or profession. The Constitution (Article 276) allows states to levy it, up to ₹2,500 per year per person.

    There are two types of registrations:

    PTEC – Professional Tax Enrollment Certificate

    • For self-employed individuals / professionals (CA, CS, doctors, lawyers, consultants, freelancers, etc.).
    • They pay professional tax directly to the State Government (annually).

    PTRC – Professional Tax Registration Certificate

    • For employers who deduct PT from employees’ salaries.
    • Employers must register, deduct, and deposit PT monthly/quarterly to the government.

    Procedure for Professional Tax Registration

    Step 1
    Check Applicability in State
    • PT is applicable in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, etc.
    • Not applicable in states like Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh.
    Step 2
    Collect Required Documents

    (Varies slightly by state, but generally includes)

    For Individuals (PTEC):

    • PAN Card & Aadhaar Card
    • Address Proof (Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement, etc.)

    • Passport-size Photograph
    • Professional Proof (if applicable, e.g., CA/Doctor license)




    For Companies/Partnership/LLP (PTRC):

    • PAN of Company/LLP/Firm
    • Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement
    • Address Proof of Office (Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement, NOC from landlord)

    • Identity & Address Proof of Directors/Partners
    • Salary details of employees (for PTRC)

    • Board Resolution (for authorization)

    • Bank account details
    Step 3
    Apply Online on State Portal

    Example:

    • Maharashtra → MAHAVAT / MahaGST Portal
    • Karnataka → Commercial Taxes PT Portal
    • Fill the application form for PTEC (for self) or PTRC (for employer).

    • Upload documents + pay registration fees.


    Step 4
    Verification by Department
    • State Tax/Commercial Tax Department reviews applications
    • May ask for clarifications or extra documents
    Step 5
    Issue of Registration Certificate
    • On approval, you’ll receive PTEC/PTRC Certificate

    • Employers must start deducting PT from employees and depositing it
    • Individuals must pay annual PT directly

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