ComplyKart Services
Professional Tax Registration
Professional tax is levied by state governments, and every state does it differently - different slabs, different filing cycles, different forms. If you have employees in a state that levies it, you need to register, deduct, and pay. We handle it for each of your states.
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Fees and packages for Professional Tax Registration
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Professional Tax Registration Package Inclusions
- State-wise PT registration (employer & employee)
- Establishment documentation
- Application filing and tracking
- Monthly deduction slab briefing
- Certificate with return filing calendar
Overview
What professional tax is
Professional tax is a state-level tax on professions, trades, and employment, levied by many (not all) Indian states.
Employers deduct it from employee salaries based on state-prescribed slabs and pay it to the state government.
Each state has its own registration process, rates, payment cycles, and returns - there is no single national system.
Both the employer (as an entity) and the employees typically need enrollment under the state's professional tax law.
Benefits
Why employers register professional tax through us
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Your state's rules, not generic advice
Professional tax is a state subject - rates, slabs, and filing cycles differ everywhere. We work from your state's actual rules.
Full cycle handled
Registration, monthly deductions, periodic payments, annual returns - the full cycle for each state where you have employees.
Multi-state expansion covered
Expanding to a new state? We register you there before your first payroll runs.
Bundled with labour registrations
Professional tax registration often triggers alongside Shops and Establishment registration. We handle both together.
Documents
Documents required for professional tax registration
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Business identity
Verified against MCA requirements
Employee and enrollment details
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
Professional tax registration process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 6
Check if your state levies PT
Professional tax applies in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. Some states do not levy it at all.
Apply for PTRC and PTEC
PTRC covers deduction of PT from employee salaries; PTEC covers the employer's own enrollment.
Submit on the state tax portal
File on the state tax portal — for example, through Maharashtra's or Karnataka's PT sections.
Get the certificates
Typically issued within 7-15 working days.
Deduct PT from salaries
Deduct PT from salaries every month as per the state's slab rates.
File returns and pay
File returns and pay PT monthly or annually, depending on the state and your liability.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
State-specific, always
We don't give one-size-fits-all answers for a state-specific tax. Each state's rules are checked fresh.
One labour-compliance team
Professional tax, Shops and Establishment, PF, ESI - your labour compliance comes from one team.
Expansion-ready
New state, new office, new registration - handled before your first payroll there.
State-specific, always: We don't give one-size-fits-all answers for a state-specific tax. Each state's rules are checked fresh.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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It varies by state - some states levy it, some don't. We confirm your state's position before you spend anything on registration.
The employer deducts it from salaries and pays it to the state government. Rates depend on salary slabs set by each state.
No - each state where you have employees needs its own registration. Multi-state employers manage multiple registrations.
It depends on the state - monthly, quarterly, or annual payment cycles exist. We set up the right rhythm for each of your states.
Late payments attract interest and penalties under state law. If you have arrears, we help you regularise them.
Yes - professional tax is deductible under the Income Tax Act, and employers claim it as a business expense.
No. Professional tax applies to salaried employees and professionals; it is separate from GST, income tax, and Shops and Establishment registration.
Tell us your states and headcount. We scope the registrations, quote transparently, and typically complete registration within a few weeks.
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Sources & how we keep this page accurate
Primary sources we refer to:
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
- GST Portal
- Income Tax Department
- IP India (Trademark / Patent / Copyright)
Last verified: 6 October 2026
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