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  • Professional tax registration for employers.
  • Expert-guided online professional tax registration(PTEC & PTRC) in India
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Register Professional Tax Registration Firm Online through Compliance Gurukul

You can easily complete Professional Tax Registration firm registration online through Compliance Gurukul. For a sole Professional Tax Registration, only the PAN & Aadhaar card of the business owner is required. We can help you obtain the following registrations in less than 15 days:

  • GST Registration
  • Zero-Balance Business Current Account with Compliance Gurukul Software

Once, you have registered for the Professional Tax Registration firm registration online on Compliance Gurukul, please follow the steps below and upload the following documents by logging into Compliance Gurukul Software.

  • Step 1: Login to Compliance Gurukul Software using the email address for payment.
  • Step 2: Go to Services Tab & Select Professional Tax Registration Engagement
  • Step 3: Upload your PAN & Aadhar Card Copy
  • Step 4: An Compliance Gurukul Registration Expert will file the registration application with GST Department and Bank for Current Account.
  • Step 5: Access to Compliance Gurukul Software is for GST invoicing, GST filing and other services.

Professional Tax Registration - an Overview

Professional Tax( P. Tax) is a state tax collected by state governments of India on employees, professionals, and businessmen. It is collected in the following states of India: Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Assam, Kerala, Meghalaya, Odisha, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Mizoram. This tax applies to business owners, employed persons, merchants, and other persons providing various professional services. Employees pay their self-employed employees by raising the tax directly from their salary, while self-employed individuals take it on their shoulders to register and pay personally.

Early registration is of prime importance to be released from penal cases. Adhering to Professional Tax laws comes with various advantages. It assures that state laws and regulations are followed thus it might help in staying away from fines and lawsuits and enhances the credibility in clientele or business partners. It also makes it easy to plan finances because it reduces tax obligations.

After successful Professional Tax Registration, a unique 17-digit code number is issued. This code is essential for future compliance with the scheme, such as making monthly payments and tracking contributions.

Every state government governs the collection of this tax. For example, in Karnataka, the law governs through Karnataka State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments Act, 1975. Besides, the application of professional tax in Karnataka covers certain categories, including corporations, firms, societies, and Hindu Undivided Families, or HUFs.

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Eligibility for Professional Tax Registration

  • For Employees: Your employer handles your professional tax.
  • For Self-Employed: You might need to register depending on your state's rules.

Required Documents for Professional Tax Registration

Professional Tax (P.Tax) is a state-specific tax collected from individuals and companies for their professional or trading activities. Individuals and companies are required to provide certain documentation during registration and return filing, including the PAN Card of the Company and a recent Bank statement. The general list includes proof of identity, address, and business registration. These include:

  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Address proof of Establishment
  • Cancelled cheque
  • Passport Size Photographs Of All Directors

    • PAN card

  • Address proof
  • MOA and AOA
  • Salary Details Of Employees
  • Aadhaar Card Of The Professional
  • Attendance Register And Salary Register
  • Financial Statements Of The Establishment
  • Identity proof

Timelines

A sole Professional Tax Registration firm registration can normally be done in India through Compliance Gurukul in max 2 weeks. However, the timelines for registration will vary from case to case, depending on the government and bank processing timelines.

Professional Tax Registration FAQ's

Professional Tax is levied by state governments, while Income Tax is imposed by the central government. Professional Tax is based on employment and profession, whereas Income Tax is based on overall income.

Professional Tax rates are determined by individual state governments and vary from state to state. Each state has its own slab rates based on income levels.

Paying Professional Tax on time ensures legal compliance, avoids penalties, and enhances the credibility of the business or professional entity.

The Professional Tax registration certificate is an official document issued by the state tax department, confirming that an individual or business is registered to pay Professional Tax.

Exemptions from Professional Tax vary by state and may include senior citizens, parents of disabled children, individuals earning below a certain income threshold, and specific categories of professionals. It's important to check the state-specific rules for detailed exemption criteria.

If there is an error in Professional Tax payment, it is important to contact the state tax department immediately to rectify the mistake. Corrections can typically be made by submitting a rectification application along with proof of the error.

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