Professional Tax (PT) Registration

State-Level Tax Compliance — Register Before You Pay Salaries

✦ Employer EC + RC Registration ✦ Monthly/Quarterly PT Filing ✦ All States Covered
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What is Professional Tax?

Professional Tax is a state-level tax levied on salaried employees and self-employed individuals by state governments under their respective Professional Tax Acts. Despite the name, it applies to all professions, trades, and employment — not just professionals. PT is NOT applicable in states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and UP.

As an employer, you have two PT obligations: (a) Employer Enrolment Certificate (EC) — registration for the business entity, which pays a flat annual employer PT; and (b) Employer Registration Certificate (RC) — for deducting PT from employee salaries based on salary slabs and depositing it with the state government, with monthly/quarterly returns. VITTAX handles both registrations and manages ongoing PT compliance for your entity and employees.

⚠️ PT is NOT applicable in states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and UP — VITTAX advises on state-specific applicability before registration.

Who Needs PT Registration?

All Employers

Any business with employees in states where PT is applicable

Self-Employed

Self-employed professionals (CAs, doctors, lawyers) in applicable states

All Businesses

Companies, LLPs, firms paying salaries in PT states

Pricing Plans

PT Registration

₹1,499 one-time

EC + RC in one state

Ideal for: Businesses starting operations in a new PT-applicable state

  • Employer Enrolment Certificate (EC)
  • Employer Registration Certificate (RC)
  • First-month return advisory
VITTAX Fee: ₹1,499  |  Govt. Fees: State PT fee at actuals (₹500–2,500)
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Multi-State PT

₹3,499 one-time

PT registration in up to 3 states

Ideal for: Multi-location businesses with employees in multiple PT states

  • EC + RC in up to 3 states
  • State-wise PT slab advisory
  • Payroll integration guidance
VITTAX Fee: ₹3,499  |  Govt. Fees: State fees at actuals
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PT rate for employees?

PT rates vary by state and salary slab. In Maharashtra, the maximum is ₹200/month (₹2,500/year). In Karnataka, it ranges from ₹60–200/month. Employers deduct PT from employees' salaries based on the applicable state's slab rates.

Is PT deductible for income tax purposes?

Yes — PT paid by an employee is allowed as a deduction from gross salary under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act when computing net taxable salary.

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PT Registration (1 State)₹1,499
Multi-State PT (3 States)₹3,499

At a Glance

CertificatesEC + RC Both
Filing FrequencyMonthly / Quarterly
States CoveredUp to 3 States
Govt. Fees₹500–2,500 Actuals

⚡ PT Covers

ECEmployer Enrolment
RCSalary Deduction Reg.
IT DeductionSec 16(iii) Benefit
Not ApplicableDelhi, HR, RJ, UP

Register for Professional Tax Today — VITTAX Covers All Applicable States

Employer EC + RC registration, monthly/quarterly PT filing, all states covered — register before you pay salaries

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