What is Professional Tax? and who needs to pay?
Professional Tax is a State-level tax levied on professions and trades in India that has to be paid by every member of staff employed in private companies. The professional tax is usually a slab-amount based on the gross income of the professional. It is deducted from the employee’s income every month. The slab for professional tax varies across the different states in India.
Every employer not being an officer of Government liable to pay tax under section – 4 shall obtain a certificate of registration from Professional Tax Officer.
Process Flow


Filing with Ministry

Sharing Deliverables
Documents required
- Copy of Office Rental Agreement.
- Copy of Electricity Bill
- Income Tax Pan Card No
- Copy of ID Proof & Address proof of All the Promoters
- Copy of Bank Statement. & cancel cheque
Deliverables
- PT Certificate
- PT enrollment number
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the types of Profession tax?
Profession tax is basically two types
1. Enrollment (Form V Payments) Monthly deduction from salaries
2. Registration:-Profession payable based on the annual turnovers of the registered dealers.
Is Professional Tax levied in all states in India?
No, not all State Government levies Professional tax.
Who has to pay profession tax other than the employees and registered dealers?
Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employment.
Who is the Profession tax officer?
Jurisdictional Deputy Commercial Tax officer (Commercial Taxes Department) is the profession tax Officer.