Professional tax registration for employers and professionals

Professional tax is a state tax on employment and professions, capped at Rs 2,500 per person per year. We register you as an employer (PTRC) and as an enrolled payer (PTEC) in the states that levy it.

Handled by qualified CS and CA3 to 10 working daysGovernment fees shown separately

What is included

Applicability check for each state you operate in
Employer registration (PTRC) for salary deductions
Enrolment (PTEC) for the business, directors or professionals
Online filing on the state commercial tax portal
Registration and enrolment certificates to your vault
Slab chart for monthly salary deductions
Due date calendar for payments and returns

What is not included

Professional tax payable to the state
Monthly or annual return filing (available as a recurring service)
Arrears, interest and penalties for past periods

Who needs this

Employers with staff in states that levy professional tax, such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. Companies, firms, directors and self-employed professionals there usually need enrolment. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan do not levy it.

Documents required

PAN of the business and of the proprietor, partners or directors
Incorporation certificate, partnership deed or LLP agreement
Address proof of the place of work
Shop and Establishment certificate, where the state asks for it
Employee list with salaries and date of appointment
Bank account details

How it works

We confirm which states and registrations apply

Applications are filed on each state portal

PTRC and PTEC numbers are issued and the deduction calendar is set up

Timeline

3 to 10 working days. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.

If you skip it

Penalty exposure: States charge penalties for late registration, late payment and late returns, plus interest on unpaid tax. In Maharashtra, for example, interest on late payment starts at 1.25% per month. Liability also applies from the date you should have registered.

What this service creates next

Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.

Monthly or annual professional tax returns
Annual PTEC payment for the business and directors
PF and ESI registration
Labour welfare fund in states that levy it

See AdvisoNet plans from ₹1,499 per month

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between PTRC and PTEC?

PTRC is the employer’s registration to deduct tax from salaries and pay it to the state. PTEC is enrolment for the business or individual paying its own professional tax.

Do I need it if I have no employees?

In many states the business and its directors or partners still need PTEC enrolment. PTRC is needed once you pay salaries above the state’s threshold.

How much is the tax?

It depends on the state and salary slab, and cannot exceed Rs 2,500 per person per year. Karnataka, for example, charges up to Rs 2,400 per year.

Fees shown are AdvisoNet professional fees exclusive of GST and government charges. Content is general information, not legal advice; applicability depends on facts and current law.