Professional Tax Registration
Register for Professional Tax as an employer or professional and deduct, pay and file PT returns correctly in your state.
- Timeline3–10 working days depending on the state.
- Starting at₹1,499 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents7 items — shared securely online
About Professional Tax Registration
Professional Tax is a state-level tax on income from salary, profession, trade or employment. It is levied under state laws as permitted by Article 276 of the Constitution, with the annual cap fixed at ₹2,500 per person.
Not every state levies it. In states such as Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Odisha, employers must register, deduct tax from salaries and file returns.
What is Professional Tax Registration?
Professional Tax registration is the employer's or professional's registration with the state tax department to obtain a PT number for deducting and depositing professional tax.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- License & Certifications
- Authority / portal
- State Commercial Taxes / Labour Department (state professional tax portal)
- Timeline
- 3–10 working days depending on the state.
- Starting price
- ₹1,499
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs Professional Tax Registration?
Situations where this registration or service is required or strongly recommended.
Employers
Businesses with employees above the state salary threshold.
Professionals
Doctors, CAs, lawyers, architects and consultants.
Companies, LLPs, firms
Directors and partners may also be liable.
Traders and shops
Depending on state rules.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for Professional Tax Registration.
Operating in a PT state
Applicable only in states that levy the tax.
Employees above threshold
Salary above the slab limit.
Business or profession
Carried out in the state.
Benefits of Professional Tax Registration
What you gain once it is done right.
Statutory compliance
Avoid interest and penalties.
Employee deduction clarity
Correct slab-wise deduction.
Business credibility
Compliance record for audits and tenders.
Simple returns
Periodic online filing.
Types of registration
Many states issue two separate certificates.
Professional Tax Registration Certificate
For employers deducting PT from employees' salary.
Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate
For self-liability of business owners and professionals.
Documents required
Keep these ready. We share an exact checklist for your specific case and collect everything through a secure online link.
PAN of business
Entity PAN.
Incorporation / registration proof
Certificate of incorporation, partnership deed, shop licence.
Address proof
Electricity bill / rent agreement.
Identity proof of proprietor / directors
PAN and Aadhaar.
Employee details
Number of employees and salary details.
Bank account details
Cancelled cheque.
Digital Signature (where needed)
For company / LLP filings.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes Professional Tax Registration from first call to final delivery.
- 01
State applicability
Check whether PT applies in your state.
- 02
Register on state portal
Create employer account.
- 03
Apply for PT registration
Enter business and employee details.
- 04
Upload documents
Attach required documents.
- 05
Pay registration fee
Where applicable.
- 06
Receive certificate
Get PTRC / PTEC number.
- 07
Start deduction & filing
Deduct PT monthly and file returns.
NewStarts Professional Tax Registration service
What is included when you engage NewStarts.
Free eligibility check
A specialist reviews your facts and confirms the right route and package for Professional Tax Registration before you pay anything.
Document checklist & review
You receive an exact checklist and upload through a secure link. We verify every document to avoid rejections.
Drafting & filing
We prepare every form, declaration and annexure for Professional Tax Registration and file on the correct government portal.
Query & objection handling
Any departmental query or clarification is answered by our team, with corrected filings where needed.
Delivery & hand-over
Certificates and approvals are shared digitally, with a plain-language note on your next compliance steps.
Post-service support
Reminders, renewals and related filings can be handled by the same NewStarts relationship manager.
Transparent pricing
No hidden charges. Choose the package that fits — upgrade anytime.
Basic
₹1,499
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
Professional Tax registration filing
- State applicability check
- Portal filing
- Certificate delivery
Premium
₹3,499
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
PT registration with first-year returns
- Everything in Basic
- Monthly return filing for first year
- Dedicated relationship manager
Professional Tax Registration FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
A state tax on income from employment or profession.
₹2,500 per person per year.
No, only certain states.
The employer.
Depends on state and salary slab.
Yes. Document collection, e-signing and filing are completed online, so you do not need to visit any office. Where a physical step is unavoidable, we tell you upfront.
NewStarts professional fees, GST and government fees are shown separately. Government fees are paid at actuals and confirmed with you before filing.
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