One of the primary disadvantages of hiring a professional tax preparer is the associated cost. Professional tax preparation services can be expensive, especially for individuals with complex tax situations.
4 easy steps to professional Tax Registration
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Fill up the Form.
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Submit the documents.
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Pay only professional fee.
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Get your professional Tax Registration
Process of Professional Tax Registration
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📞 Get in Touch with Us
Call or WhatsApp us for a free consultation. We guide you on whether PT registration is required based on your business type, location, and number of employees.
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đź“„ Document Collection
We collect PAN, Aadhaar, business registration proof (GST/COI/Partnership Deed), address proof, ID proof of signatory, employee salary details, and passport-size photo.
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đź’ł Fee Payment
Pay our professional fees and applicable government charges securely via UPI, bank transfer, or online payment gateway.
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📝 Application Preparation
Our team prepares your PT application accurately as per state-specific norms (such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Telangana, etc.)—selecting the right type (Employer or Professional).
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📤 Online Filing on State Portal
We file your Professional Tax application on the respective State Government’s portal, upload documents, and submit verification declarations.
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📬 Certificate of Registration Issued
Once approved, you receive your Professional Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC) and/or Enrollment Certificate (PTEC) as applicable, with login credentials.
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đź”§ Post-Registration Support
We assist with monthly/annual PT return filing, payment challan generation, renewals, and ensure you remain compliant with state PT laws.

Document for Professional Tax Registration
Certificate of Incorporation / LLP Agreement
MOA and AOA
PAN Card of Company/LLP/Proprietor/Owner/Director
NOC from the landlord, where the business is situated
Passport size photos of Proprietor/Owner/Director
Address and identity proof of Proprietor/Owner/Director
Details of employees and salaries paid
Professional qualification proof (e.g., CA, doctor, lawyer certificate)
Canceled cheque / Bank Statements.
Advantages of professional Tax Registration
Legal Compliance
Ensures adherence to state laws and avoids potential penalties.
State Welfare Contribution
Helps fund essential state-run welfare programs and schemes.
Employee Trust
For employers, complying with professional tax regulations builds credibility with employees by ensuring their taxes are handled diligently.
Disadvantages of Professional Tax Registration
Cost
Risk of Incompetence or Fraud
There is a risk of hiring an incompetent or fraudulent tax preparer, which can have serious consequences. Incompetent tax preparers may make errors or omissions on tax returns, leading to penalties or audits.
Less Personal Understanding of Your Finances
By opting for professional tax preparation, individuals may take advantage of the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of their personal finances. When individuals prepare their own taxes, they gain insights into their income, expenses, and deductions.
No Direct Benefits for Smaller Businesses
Unlike some other taxes, such as GST, which offer input credit or have broader benefits for businesses, professional tax is a tax on employment and does not have many advantages directly for small businesses. In essence, it’s a cost without significant immediate returns for businesses.
Requirements of Professional Tax Registration
Address proof
Passport size photos of proprietor
Proof of address of the professional
Salary details of employees
Incorporation documents
PAN card
Cancelled cheque
Financial statements of the establishment
Premises photo with business sign board
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Compare with other formation types
Pick a Business Structure That Works Best For Your Business
- Applicable Law
- Registration
- Number of Owners
- Separate Legal Entity
- Liability Protection
- Statutory Audit
- Ownership Transfer
- Perpetual Existence
- Foreign Ownership
- Taxation Liability
- Compliance Requirement
Here are some frequently asked questions about Professional Tax Registration?
How is professional tax calculated?
In India, Professional Tax is calculated on Salary slabs. Under minimum salary, there is no tax. The maximum amount paid as Professional Tax is Rs.2500 per year. The tax slabs differ from state to state.
How much professional tax is deducted from my salary?
Professional Tax appears at the top of the salary slip as it is deducted before calculating income tax. The employer deducts the employee’s salary and deposits it with the State Government.
Is it mandatory to pay professional tax?
Professional Tax is a mandatory tax paid by every individual, and there are penalties in case of non-compliance.
What is a professional tax and when is it levied?
The professional Tax is a state-level tax imposed on the income earned through profession, trade, calling, or employment. The Tax is based on the slab dependent on the payment of the individual who may be self-employed or working as an employee of an entity.
Who must pay professional tax in India?
Every person engaged actively or otherwise in any profession, trade, callings, or employment and falls fewer than one or the other class mentioned in the second column of the Schedule I appended to the profession tax act is liable to pay the professional Tax.
Who is assessed under the Professional Tax Act?
The employer must pay the professional Tax assessed under the profession tax .
Who is required to obtain a Certificate of Registration (RC)?
Every employer liable to pay Profession Tax on behalf of his employees, for whom he pays salary/ wages within the taxable limit, is responsible for obtaining a Certificate of Registration.
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