Regulatory Notice: Professional Tax is mandatory for employers and professionals in specific Indian states (like Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal). Employers must register within 30 days of hiring staff.
State-Level Compliance

Professional Tax Registration,
Simplified.

Avoid state commercial tax penalties. Whether you need an Enrolment Certificate (PTEC) for your company directors or a Registration Certificate (PTRC) to deduct tax from employees, we handle it seamlessly.

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The BharatFilings Advantage

PTRC & PTEC Setup

We secure both certificates: one to pay the company/director's own professional tax, and one to act as an employer.

Multi-State Expertise

Professional tax slabs and portals vary vastly by state (e.g., Maharashtra vs Karnataka). We navigate local systems for you.

Filing & Challan Support

We calculate the exact deductions based on your employees' salary slabs and file your periodic state returns on time.

Understanding Professional Tax

Professional tax is a direct tax levied on income earned by salaried employees, professionals, and businesses. It is collected by the State Commercial Tax Department.

For Employers

1. PTRC (Registration Certificate)

If you have employees, you are legally responsible for deducting professional tax from their salaries and paying it to the state.

  • Mandatory within 30 days of employing staff.
  • Deductions depend on state-specific salary slabs.
  • Monthly or Annual returns must be filed under PTRC.
For Business/Directors

2. PTEC (Enrolment Certificate)

This is the professional tax paid by the business entity itself, or by self-employed professionals.

  • Required for Pvt Ltd Companies, LLPs, Firms, and Proprietorships.
  • Company Directors and Partners must also obtain PTEC individually.
  • PTEC is usually paid annually (e.g., ₹2,500/year).
Applicability

3. State-Specific Implementation

Unlike GST or Income Tax, Professional Tax is NOT applicable across all of India.

  • Applicable states include: Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, AP, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, MP, etc.
  • NOT applicable in: Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Chandigarh, etc.
Penalties

4. Fines for Non-Compliance

State tax departments levy heavy penalties for not registering or for delayed payments.

  • Non-Registration: ₹5 per day for un-registered periods (varies by state).
  • Late Payment: Penal interest ranging from 1.25% to 2% per month on the due amount.
  • Late Return Filing: Flat fees up to ₹1,000 per delayed return.
The Process

How we execute the registration

We handle the entire application across the specific state's commercial tax portal.

1

Data Collection

You upload your company KYC, address proofs, and director details to our secure vault.

2

State Portal Filing

Our experts prepare and file the application accurately on your respective State Commercial Tax portal.

3

Officer Approval

The state tax officer reviews the application. We handle any clarification queries raised during this process.

4

Certificate Allotment

Upon approval, your PTEC and PTRC certificates are generated and securely delivered to your dashboard.

Professional Tax Plans

Select the required service tier. We'll schedule a call with a Compliance Expert immediately to verify your state requirements. No payment required upfront.

PT Registration Only

One-time service to secure your PTRC and PTEC certificates. Ideal if your internal team manages the filings.

₹1,499 one-time fee
  • Dedicated Compliance Expert
  • Document Verification for specific state
  • Filing for PTEC (Business/Directors)
  • Filing for PTRC (Employer)
Ongoing Compliance

Registration + Filing

Complete peace of mind. We register your entity and file your periodic state returns to guarantee zero penalties.

₹2,999 / year (starting at)
  • FREE PTRC & PTEC Registration
  • Calculation of monthly employee deductions
  • Generation of Tax Payment Challans
  • Filing of Monthly/Annual PT Returns

Important: The prices above are Professional Fees.

The actual Professional Tax amount (max ₹2,500/year per entity/director) and any applicable state government registration fees or late penalties will be billed separately at actuals.

Required Documents

You will securely upload these documents directly to your encrypted client vault. Accurate documentation prevents application rejection.

Company KYC

Company PAN, COI, and MOA/AOA or Partnership Deed.

Director/Partner KYC

PAN, Aadhaar, and passport photo of all Directors/Partners.

Address Proof

Electricity Bill + Rent Agreement/NOC of the registered office.

Bank Proof

Cancelled cheque or latest bank statement of the business.

Need PF & ESI Registration too?

Professional Tax is just one part of labor law compliance. If your workforce has crossed 10 or 20 employees, you are also legally mandated to register for EPF and ESIC. We can bundle these registrations for faster processing.